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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Timo on March 22, 2010, 11:10:09 pm

Title: Dalton day
Post by: Timo on March 22, 2010, 11:10:09 pm

Had the day off so I spent it in the shop doin some more knappin/work! ;)

I have been trying to make a Sloan but man it is tough, so many variables to consider and I ain't got it yet. One needs so much strength to push the flakes off with these. I need an Ishi stick,but I just never had a use for one till now. My wrist and shoulders are hurting.

Anyhow the bigger point is as close as I have come yet. Started with a 8 1/2" rock and the point came out  7 1/2". Not showing the other side..  :-\  It has it's problems but I left it alone. maybe next time? ;)

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Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: venisonburger on March 22, 2010, 11:13:16 pm

They look really nice.
VB

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: piper on March 22, 2010, 11:14:18 pm

good job...I like it..Curt

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: sailordad on March 22, 2010, 11:59:42 pm

hell i'd be happy with either of them

wanna donate one to my growing dalton cache  ;D

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: Timo on March 23, 2010, 08:43:33 am

sailor, if you are down at the classic, maybe we can work something out? 8)

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: Pappy on March 23, 2010, 08:45:51 am

Very nice Tim,them are nice. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: leapingbare on March 23, 2010, 10:08:51 am

those are purdy!.
i have found that a good oval cross section is the key to good flack scares.

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: jamie on March 23, 2010, 10:14:06 am

beautiful work tim. ya got another inclusion in that big one.

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: cowboy on March 23, 2010, 11:08:08 am

Yep, those are purdy! I think ya bout got em down ;).

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: DanaM on March 23, 2010, 11:21:37 am

Look good to me but I wanna see the other side ;)
BTW I will be at the Classic ::)

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: StevenT on March 23, 2010, 01:38:46 pm

Killer!

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: Hillbilly on March 23, 2010, 02:20:48 pm

Those look great, Tim. Daltons are one of my favorite point types.

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: nugget on March 23, 2010, 06:58:44 pm

Very nice. Love the flake scars.

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: brownhillboy on March 23, 2010, 09:08:07 pm

Great work!  I'd be thrilled with them! :)

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: Timo on March 24, 2010, 12:33:39 am

Thanks guys, I really am fond of Daltons, not sure why, I guess we all have our favs.

The sloan types my favs but are really hard for me to get right.I keep trying and trying. Maybe one day I'll make one that I am pleased with.

 

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: FlintWalker on March 24, 2010, 12:38:27 am

That big one is nice, but the smaller one really catches my eye.  Lay with it! you'll get it figured out ;)

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: meximike on March 24, 2010, 01:14:34 am

Wow! I havent met you yet be we are going to have to sit down and talk. Jessie assures me you have only been knapping a  year or so...  I think you have been closet knappin... Excellent work... Mike

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: VenomBOWslinger on March 24, 2010, 01:59:51 am

Nice daltons..Hey u notice how dry and banged up our hands are getting...your wedding ring needs buffing too!. :o

Russ

Title: Re: Dalton day
Post by: Timo on March 24, 2010, 08:42:58 am

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Jessie assures me you have only been knapping a  year or so...  I think you have been closet knappin... Excellent work... Mike

Mexmike, I think you have me confused with a better knapper. ??? The guy you want to set down with is "sawfiler" ;)

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.Hey u notice how dry and banged up our hands are getting...your wedding ring needs buffing too!. Shocked

Venom B, My hands always get in rough shape during the winter months,knappin does magnify it a bit though. That ring is almost worn into. O:)