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A forum with tutorials for PaleoPlanet. This is also the place to post technical questions or issues.
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Last post"Saved Draft" option when posting a reply by ForagerView the latest post
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Prehistoric Skills

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General Primitive Skills Discussion
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Edible/Useful Plants and Primitive Cooking
Identification, cultivation, harvesting, preparing, preserving, recipies, general ethnobotany... Disclaimer: Don't experiment with unknown plants, or rely on the information in this forum. Get your own information and use CAUTION!
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A forum dedicated to sharing thought, ideas, methods and tools related to cooking and food preparation. Including, but not limited to discussion about cooking
vessels, mud/adobe ovens, fire pits and other methods of cooking. Also of interest would be archaeological and/or anthropological reference material pertaining
to our ancestors means and methods of food production and preparation.
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Last postSummer's Wild Produce by FrankprimaltruthView the latest post
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Pottery, Basketry & Fiber-arts
For discussion related to pottery, basketry, cordage, weaving, etc.
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Last postLooky what I found! by Paleo PadawonView the latest post
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Leather, Hides & Tanning
Hide tanning, leather crafts, skinning, and all related topics
Tutorial Section - Leather/Hides/Tanning
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Last postNavajo Shaped Sole Moccasins by BeadmanView the latest post
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Camp & Shelter
For discussion related to the Paleolithic encampment - Building structures, materials, methods of construction, tools and other items around the camp/home.
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Last postPrimitive Camp Toilet by Paleo PadawonView the latest post
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Hunt/Fish/Trap & Tracking Forum
Abo Hunting, Tracking, Trapping, Scavenging, & Abo Fishing; Processing & Curing Meat; Cooking Wild Meat
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Last postcast net ??????? by georgelrView the latest post
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Misc Primitive Weapons
Discussion of all primitive weapons that do not already have their own forums: blowguns, rabbit sticks, bolas, etc.
Misc. Primitive Weapons Tutorial Section
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Last postIndian gunstock war club - tools, wood etc - gift, really need good guide by redonefiveView the latest post
8:16 PM - Apr 15
Fire Making
Primitive fire making techniques to include hand drills, bow drills, fire pistons, and how to create and use them.
Fire Making - Tutorials and References
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Last postEasier hand drill by beardedhorseView the latest post
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Musical Instruments
A place for discussion related to "primitive" musical instruments (flutes, whistles, didgeridoos, drums, rattles, clapping sticks, early stringed
instruments, etc.) and the pleasing sounds made with them.
Musical Instrument Tutorial Section
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Last postHammered Dulcimer by DominicaneseView the latest post
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Flintknapping Forums

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Flintknapping - General Discussion
Manufacture of stone tools, knives and arrowheads by lithic reduction
Flintknapping Trade Blanket/Sales Area Flintknapping Trade Blanket ARCHIVE
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Last postWhat Have You Knapped Today........ by kirk22View the latest post
2:12 PM - Apr 10
Old-Tool/Aboriginal Knapping
A forum for discussion by and for knappers who utilize stone, bone, antler, horn, ivory, wood or other natural materials - as our ancestors used.
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Last postSome of my recent attempts with this tough as hell stone by VirginiaKnapperView the latest post
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Flintknapping - Theory, Replication and Scientific Discussion
A forum for serious discussion about flintknapping theory, replication of flintknapping tools and "point" types.
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Last postthe CINMAR Biface by solutreanstoneView the latest post
Sep 28, 2023
Flintknapping - Beginners
A collection of information for those just starting their flintknapping journey.
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Last postAny knapping stones in Czechia? - central Europe by MapleMatt666View the latest post
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Flintknapping Resource Area
A flintknapping reference/Tutorial area for beginner info through advanced techniques.
Flintknapping - Point Type Forum Flintknapping Video Links Knappable Lithics- Source Database
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Last postposable neanderthal spear piont found in dry lake bed in california by TomasView the latest post
Sep 24, 2023
Stone Tool Woodworking
A forum for discussion about the actual use of stone tools for woodworking, and other tasks.
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Last postAbo Virginia Celt by dixieshedhunterView the latest post
9:45 PM - 9 days ago

Bowmaking/Archery Discussion Forums

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Archery - Primitive Bows
For discussion related to primitive bows.
Archery Gatherings Sub-forum The Bowyer's Gallery Build-along Sub-forum Arrowsmith Gallery
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Last postKorean horn bow. by BeadmanView the latest post
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Archery - Composite Bows
For discussion about composite bows, from all wood laminated bows to sinew/horn bows, sinew-backed bows. If it's a bow made from several materials,
you'll find it here! Discussion includes glue, forms, finishes, heatbending, etc.
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Last postHere piggy piggy by BeadmanView the latest post
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Archery - Arrows & Quivers
For Discussion concerning the construction and use of arrows and quivers.
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Last postBow sleeve by redonefiveView the latest post
3:46 PM - 18 days ago
Primitive Flight Shooting
This is a forum for discussion and the sharing of ideas and information related to flight shooting, using natural materials.
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Last postRamie by BeadmanView the latest post
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"Inappropriate Bows"
For discussion of non natural material bows and repairs. PVC bows, scrounged material bows, (non modern) crossbows, and other bows that don't belong in the Primitive forums.
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Last postHere's a PVC bow . by redonefiveView the latest post
6:44 PM - Apr 14

Archery Reference Center (Read-Only Information Center)

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Shooting & Accuracy Information
A forum containing shooting/accuracy tutorials and useful information pertaining to shooting primitive bows.
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Last postPractice for Instinctive Shooting by RodView the latest post
Aug 24, 2015
Bow Building Tutorials
An area containing tutorials related to bowmaking
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Last postWhat is the difference in long and short string tillering? by RodView the latest post
Oct 15, 2015
Arrow Making Tutorials and Helpful Information
A forum for information related to making arrows - materials, methods, fletching, spine testing, etc.
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Last postHow the Hadsebe from Africs make their deady arrows. by QuillsnkikoView the latest post
Feb 26, 2024
String Making Resource Information
A forum for information related to bowstring making, materials, calculating weight, etc.
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Last postWhy two-strand string instead of three-strand string? by RodView the latest post
Mar 11, 2013
Tools: Cutting/Shaping Tools, Jigs, Forms, Guages, etc.
A forum containing tutorials pertaining to bowmaking tools - their use, maintenance, etc.
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Last postHow To Build And Use A Simple Caul by toxophilekenView the latest post
Mar 01, 2016
Technical Bowmaking Information
A forum containing technical information related to bowmaking: Tables Charts, Graphs, Formula, wood-species specifications, etc.
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Last postEquilibrium Moisture Content of Wood at % Relative Humid by RodView the latest post
Nov 19, 2015
Historic & Prehistoric Bow Reference
A forum dedicated to information about historic and prehistoric archery - artifact specifications, images of artifacts, etc.
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Last postSome details of a South Andaman bow. by RodView the latest post
Aug 13, 2011
Bowmaking Video Links
A place to maintain links to on-line videos related to bowmaking. If you have videos related to bowmaking and/or primitive bow shooting, feel free to upload links to them here.
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Last postA short video I made, thats a little on artsey. by jeffpattnatView the latest post
Jul 08, 2020

World Atlatl Association Forums

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World Atlatl Association General Discussion Forum
This is the World Atlatl Association's main discussion area! It's was created to provide a friendly environment where folks from all over the world can
share their knowledge, techniques, experiences, photos, links, etc. about atlatls and the sport of atlatling. The WAA welcomes all those that are interested in
learning about this ancient tool, whether you are new to the world of atlatling or an expert... in either case please share your knowledge and don't be
afraid to ask questions. We are all here to help each other learn in our WAA atlatl community.
WAA Event News WAA Links & References Atlatl Video Links Tutorial Section - Making Atlatl Equipment
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Last postTypes of Atlatl - interesting project for European, need help please by SonofsqueegeeView the latest post
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Iron Age Forums

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Metal Working
Bladesmithing/Knifemaking Forge & Foundry Tutorials (metalworking) Reference Forum
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Last postA few I've forged. by redonefiveView the latest post
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Woodworking - Hand Tools
Discussion about all forms of old-time woodworking, and woodworking tools. Hand tools, people powered machines, and so on.
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Last postQuestion for an axe handle by redonefiveView the latest post
8:09 PM - Apr 28

Trade, Sales, Barter Area

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Trade Blanket
Buy, swap, sell. The barter system is alive and well!
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Last postOsage Forks needed by phillyfluffView the latest post
Dec 10, 2024
Vendor's Row
A place for PaleoPlanet Vendors to set up a semi-permanent sales area.
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Last postWhats a fair price for a biface knife by RidgeRunner56View the latest post
Jan 01, 2024
Trade Blanket Archive
A read only forum to archive old Trade Blanket sales/exchanges, etc.
Raffle Auctions Archive Sub-forum
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Artwork
Carving, Sculpture, Lapidary & much more.
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1:30 PM - Apr 15
Member List by Country/State/Province
Post your location here for other members to see where you are from. Include contact info if you don't mind having others get in touch with you. Only one thread per state, province or country. Please no chit-chat: off-topic posts will be removed by administrators.
Europe Canada Other Countries & Regions United States
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Books and Media Reviews
Discuss books & other media related to paleo and primitive skills, history, prehistory, etc.
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Last postMystic Warriors of the Plains by BeadmanView the latest post
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Past Events
Stats, info, and reviews of past events.
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Upcoming Events
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Tutorial Section
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PaleoPlanet Links
Links to other sites with related or similar information
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Archaeology/Anthropology Forum
A forum for discussion about the fields of Archaeology and Anthropology - new finds, old finds, theories, etc. We have numerous archaelogists/Anthropologists
and/or students of archaeology/Anthro visiting PaleoPlanet...this is the place for them to intereact, and hopefully provide information to the arm-chair
enthusiasts out there!
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Last postSeeking Doctoral Candidates in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field by pillarsofthepastView the latest post
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Archery Archive #1
Read Only - Storage of old posts for reference. If you have questions, please post them in the appropriate active forum.
Archery Archive 2 Archery Archive 3 Archery Archive 4 Archery Archive 5 Archery Archive #6 Archery Archive #7 Archery Archive #8 Archery: Historical replication Archery: Theory, and Scientific Discussion Forum
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Last postScythian bow replica by Prairie ManView the latest post
Jan 28, 2015
Flintknapping Archive 2
Flinknapping Archive Area I
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Last postCan you find flint in maryland by TheMfoxView the latest post
Mar 17, 2013
Edible/Useful Plants
Identification, cultivation, harvesting, preparing, preserving, recipies, general ethnobotany... Disclaimer: Don't experiment with unknown plants, or rely on the information in this forum. Get your own information and use CAUTION!
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Last postQuestion on night shade by QuillsnkikoView the latest post
Feb 20, 2016
"Primitive" Cooking Food preparation, storage, cooking tools and methods)
A forum dedicated to sharing thought, ideas, methods and tools related to cooking and food preparation. Including, but not limited to discussion about cooking
vessels, mud/adobe ovens, fire pits and other methods of cooking. Also of interest would be archaeological and/or anthropological reference material pertaining
to our ancestors means and methods of food production and preparation.
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Last postYour Thoughts on Forum Re-organization Requested by toxophilekenView the latest post
Oct 22, 2014
Atlatl Archive
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Last postWhat is the oldest atlatal? by MrHareView the latest post
Sep 23, 2014
Bladesmithing/Knifemaking Archive 1
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Dec 04, 2012
Forge & Foundry Archive 1
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Last postHummingbird feeder garden hook by oldanvilyoungsmithView the latest post
Sep 11, 2013
Tutorial Archive
A forum to archive tutorials with missing photos or broken links
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Last postBurning Rod 101 by BernieView the latest post
Oct 05, 2014
Photography
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Last postProud to be a part of something good! by toxophilekenView the latest post
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