Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Hillbilly on June 13, 2009, 10:31:26 pm
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Haven't had much time to knap lately, but I sat down this afternoon and knocked out this 4 1/2" Newnan from Tallahatta quartzite. Wood and antler percussion, antler and copper pressure. I got the chunk of Talahatta from Wade at Hickory, thanks Wade. Tallahatta is sweet rock, I like that stuff.
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Man what a beaut! Killer material looks like. Kinda reminds me of hixton?
Never tried a Newman.Florida point type? We have alot of points here called Adenas that favor those but have a rounded stem.
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Wow! That one came out nice Steve - and outa quartzite? I'm spoiled ;D.
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That's just awesome Steve! It work like that, that separates the men(you), from the boys(me) ;D But did I read that right? Copper :o :o
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That is nice, Steve. I'd like to play with some of that quartz. Tim, the same point with a rounded base down here is a Marion. The tips on Newnans usually slope down like a Hillsborough, the same point except it has a small triangular base.
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Thanks, guys.
Eddie:ROAD TRIP!! We need to head to Mississippi and grab a truckload of that stuff.
Shannon: I won't whack one with copper, but I've been known to poke one with a pointy piece of copper now and then....;D
Tim, yeah, they're from FL, GA, AL, the deep south.
Paul, Tallahatta ain't near as tough as that quartzite we have here, it knaps pretty good. It ain't Georgetown, but it flakes a lot better than our local stuff.
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Steve, find out where it's at and let's go. My Aunt and Uncle live near the Pearl River.
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I have a pickem up truck! ;D
Wayne
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Thats a beuty Steve, seeing as you and eddie are getting a truckload feel free to send me a few pieces eh ;D
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Good looking point Steve. ;D
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Ta done a great job on that one ,I really like the newnan style.Telling this bunch your goin' on a rock run is like dropping a shrimp in a bucket of pinfish.
Roger
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That's a beatuy Steve. Nicely done. Never tried Tallahatta, though I've seen some at the Schiele knap-in (being knapped, not for sale or trade).
Jim
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holy cow steve.that is great.i like how you keep right on track with the base...great work.john
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That is a beauty. I can just picture you swinging that dogwood bat.
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That's a nice one Steve! I have a small piece of that but I've not tried it yet.
Alan
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That's a dandy!! Nice work 8) 8) Joe H
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Thanks again, guys.
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thats a beauty steve. im really apreciating the quartz points more and more every day. its all ive been using this week and im starting to get the hang of it. learning its nuances.
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That's a really awesome point Hillbilly! I wish I had that zin level of skill to just knock one out at will :D That material is not representative of what comes to my mind when I hear the word quartz. Very impressive.
Tracy
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Man, that is a pretty point.
I'll help pay for the truck and gas if you need another adventurer!
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Great point Hillbilly. I love that stuff. Wish I had a bucket full of it. I have a few pieces and it is fun to play with. The pieces I have are not as colorful as that stuff.