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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Bevan R. on March 03, 2012, 04:36:52 pm

Title: First Point
Post by: Bevan R. on March 03, 2012, 04:36:52 pm

Never thought I would post anything on THIS thread, but here it is. First point. From a noviculite (sp?) flake that came with the pressure flaker I bought. 65 grains. I am ordering some better tools today.
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/Point_2012_001a.jpg)
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/Point_2012_001c.jpg)
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/Point_2012_001b.jpg)

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: Jimbob on March 03, 2012, 04:53:59 pm

Well Dang Bevan!!  Thats perty dadgum good for a first point!!  Heck of alot better than my first.  It looks more like keokook than novaculite though.  Knapping is just as addicting as making bows, well I guess it is.....havent made a bow yet but Im hoplessly addicted to flintknapping.  In fact I am so addicted I started this thread- http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,27729.msg369670.html#msg369670

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: Bevan R. on March 03, 2012, 05:49:40 pm

Quote from: Jimbob on March 03, 2012, 04:53:59 pm

It looks more like keokook than novaculite though.

Thanks Jimbob. As for the stone, I have no clue. Like I said it came in a 'starter' kit I got and was listed as novaculite. I do know it was easier to work that a piece of plate glass I was 'messing' with.

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: gstoneberg on March 03, 2012, 06:04:23 pm

Very nice Bevan!   My first one was pretty hideous out of floor tile, not in your point's league.   Good work!

George

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: Bevan R. on March 03, 2012, 07:42:15 pm

Thanks George. Beginners luck!!

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: Sparrow on March 03, 2012, 07:51:13 pm

Man o man, nice first point. I worked at it for weeks to get to a place where I could turn out something that looked that good.
  Good work !  '  Frank

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: Baldmoose on March 03, 2012, 08:18:02 pm

congratulations bevan....  i remember my first point....  great job, love seeing people who actaully will keep trying... alot of people i know just get frustrated and quit... 

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: TRACY on March 03, 2012, 10:05:39 pm

Nice point there Bevan! Looks like you're off to a good start.

Tracy

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: Will H on March 04, 2012, 11:35:38 am

Way to go man! You'll be a regular addict in no time ;) that's definately keokuk. Great stuff to get started pressure flaking on. Well done :)

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: Bevan R. on March 04, 2012, 01:36:22 pm

Quote from: Will H on March 04, 2012, 11:35:38 am

that's definately keokuk. Great stuff to get started pressure flaking on.
/quote]

Thanks guys, like I said beginners luck.
Where can I get more of this stuff? I have not seen it listes anywhere?

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: cowboy on March 05, 2012, 10:48:18 am

I see some flakes going well past center there - your on your way :). My vote would be keokuk also.

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: Mark Anderson on March 07, 2012, 02:55:08 am

Nice point Bevan!
Much better than my first, or my last.
Mark

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: bowtarist on March 07, 2012, 08:12:02 pm

Sweet job Bevan!! dpgratz

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: madcrow on March 07, 2012, 11:06:13 pm

Thats lots better than my first.  Looks like you have caught on.  Keep it up.

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: criveraville on March 07, 2012, 11:17:38 pm

Really nice for sure especially for a first point.

Cipriano

Title: Re: First Point
Post by: mullet on March 07, 2012, 11:21:20 pm

Bevan, nice one! And it looks like keokuk to me too. You'll be cranking them out,now.