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Offline AncientArcher76

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New Agate Basin
« on: December 18, 2010, 03:48:43 pm »
Well what can I say I have stepped into something lately and I hope it continues! This was Georgetown blue nodule one of those that looks like a bunch of poop balls glued together...hey now I cant explain what Im talking about any other way but for those who know... I did infact use a tip from jesse using a bopper like a hammerstone and if u look close at the one side I thinned the bas down with 3 long thinning flake ..almost a flute but I was able to go around the blade and remove any high spots!   Could I have takened my next step up from the infamous plataeu??? 

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Offline warhawk

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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2010, 03:50:55 pm »
I like the color and that some nice GT flint.
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Offline AncientArcher76

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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2010, 05:16:35 pm »
Thanx warhawk I like the white streak going through it gives it character!    My final phase of getting out of the NEWB club is to get my notching down...I find this to be tough!  I been working on flat scrap flakes and trying the Wintu style or ISHI  techniques.  I know thin basal area helps tremendous..practice will make perfect.  I WILL get there..Look out people!  lol

Russ 8)
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2010, 07:59:59 pm »
Russ, Man your Pounding out some really nice stuff, and I'm sure the notching will come to you very soon. I need to find a warm place an start hittin some, getting rusty. Later Bob

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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 08:37:15 pm »
Thats a nice blade !  '  Frank
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Offline AncientArcher76

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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2010, 08:40:00 pm »
Bob thanks I got some rock  maybe we should hook up il take a ride down ur way...gimme a shout...

Russ
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Offline Ncsnipe

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That's a real beauty!
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2010, 11:37:07 pm »
Man, looking at that makes me want to hit some rock. Nice looking point!

Offline nugget

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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2010, 01:24:15 am »
Very nice work.
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Offline AncientArcher76

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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2010, 01:26:44 am »
Cheers thanks!  I enjoyed making this and it has really boosted my confidents...

Russ
Time, dedication, cuts, tons of broken rock, a wife, and perhaps a few girlfriends are some of what it takes in becoming a skilled flint knapper!!!
 
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Offline oneeye

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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2010, 05:30:59 am »
That looks nice Russ.

Offline jamie

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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2010, 06:54:02 am »
oooohrah!!!!!! my friend. very well done
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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2010, 09:32:01 am »
Nice one.
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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2010, 11:18:42 am »
Cool dude!
 That looks very nice!
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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2010, 01:01:35 pm »
  There is a guy over on PP has a point JUST LIKE that...you also made a fine point.............Curt
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Re: New Agate Basin
« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2010, 02:44:42 pm »
Wow, Russ, you're making some great points lately.
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