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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: iowabow on March 21, 2011, 12:39:16 pm

Title: Weekend points
Post by: iowabow on March 21, 2011, 12:39:16 pm

Here are a couple of points I made this weekend. I learn a lot about the varyous qualities of flint.  The point on the left was made from good smooth flint but the two on the right were a little chalky. This made things difficult as I was setting up the point as a preform.  Thinning blows and pressure flake stepped or cruched and made preperation very difficult.  Good flint equals a good times. The second photo is of points I have made in the past month I think.  
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb423/Iowabow1/2011-03-21072534.jpg)

Title: Re: Weekend points
Post by: iowabow on March 21, 2011, 12:43:38 pm

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb423/Iowabow1/2011-03-21075641.jpg)

Title: Re: Weekend points
Post by: JustinNC on March 21, 2011, 12:43:57 pm

Those look good!

Title: Re: Weekend points
Post by: cowboy on March 21, 2011, 12:46:02 pm

Those are great John! And your absolutley right about the good solid flint. Can't wait to hear or see the results of your rock blasting ;D.

Title: Re: Weekend points
Post by: JackCrafty on March 21, 2011, 01:05:18 pm

Wow!  :o

Title: Re: Weekend points
Post by: Bevan R. on March 21, 2011, 01:18:44 pm

This is what I think of as the 'Perfect Point'!!!
Well done!!.

If it needs a loving home, I adopt!!! ;D

Bevan R

Title: Re: Weekend points
Post by: jamie on March 21, 2011, 02:52:46 pm

well done sir

Title: Re: Weekend points
Post by: Tower on March 21, 2011, 03:39:46 pm

Good points.I like the serrations on that point.I'm not good at them.

Title: Re: Weekend points
Post by: leapingbare on March 21, 2011, 03:50:07 pm

Grate Job!

Title: Re: Weekend points
Post by: sailordad on March 21, 2011, 08:31:51 pm

oh yaaa  now your getting it
you must have some of shannons blood in you
you caught on quick

yup,good material makes it easier to make a pice point for sure