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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Hillbilly on June 13, 2009, 10:31:26 pm

Title: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Hillbilly on June 13, 2009, 10:31:26 pm
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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Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Timo on June 13, 2009, 10:35:58 pm
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.
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: cowboy on June 13, 2009, 10:50:19 pm
Wow! That one came out nice Steve - and outa quartzite? I'm spoiled ;D.
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: FlintWalker on June 13, 2009, 11:13:47 pm
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
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: mullet on June 13, 2009, 11:26:34 pm
  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.
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Hillbilly on June 13, 2009, 11:54:15 pm
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.
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: mullet on June 14, 2009, 12:06:00 am
 Steve, find out where it's at and let's go. My Aunt and Uncle live near the Pearl River.
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: stickbender on June 14, 2009, 01:11:03 am


     I have a pickem up truck! ;D

                                                  Wayne
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: DanaM on June 14, 2009, 06:55:55 am
Thats a beuty Steve, seeing as you and eddie are getting a truckload feel free to send me a few pieces eh ;D
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: cracker on June 14, 2009, 07:54:51 am
Good looking point Steve. ;D
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Bone pile on June 14, 2009, 07:56:01 am
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
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Hardawaypoints on June 14, 2009, 11:39:23 am
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
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Blacktail on June 14, 2009, 12:11:19 pm
holy cow steve.that is great.i like how you keep right on track with the base...great work.john
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: ricktrojanowski on June 14, 2009, 10:19:25 pm
That is a beauty.   I can just picture you swinging that dogwood bat.
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Woodland Roamer on June 14, 2009, 11:50:01 pm
That's a nice one Steve! I have a small piece of that but I've not tried it yet.

Alan
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Staver on June 14, 2009, 11:58:14 pm
That's a dandy!!  Nice work 8) 8)  Joe H
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Hillbilly on June 15, 2009, 08:45:33 am
Thanks again, guys.
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: jamie on June 15, 2009, 09:53:33 pm
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.
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: TRACY on June 16, 2009, 09:11:40 am
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
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: Dingleberry on June 16, 2009, 12:28:38 pm
Man, that is a pretty point.

I'll help pay for the truck and gas if you need another adventurer!
Title: Re: Tallahatta quartzite Newnan
Post by: nugget on June 16, 2009, 02:32:26 pm
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.