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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: bowtarist on March 20, 2012, 07:30:41 pm

Title: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: bowtarist on March 20, 2012, 07:30:41 pm

Well, I busted up a lot of rock today.  Watched jackcrafty on yt yesterday, and feel like I learned something.  I did a lot of purcussion, made a lot of bifaces, broke a bunch of tips, spalled a big chunch of oregon obs, made and broke the biggest biface I've ever made, and got two small points out of it.  I did a lot of abrading and purcussion, kinda simutaniously.  I still need 1,950 lbs. of rock under my belt, but I feel pretty good. Anywho, here's some pics.  Replys are always great, thanks for lookin, dpgratz

p.s. my wife gave me OK to make the pit next to the porch...anything to get them obs. chips off the porch.  ;D

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: bubby on March 20, 2012, 07:45:12 pm

look's like a good day's work dp, keep at it man, Bub

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: Tower on March 20, 2012, 08:17:41 pm

Not a bad way to spend a day. Nice points keep it up.

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: Outbackbob48 on March 20, 2012, 08:51:21 pm

Good lookin points, How's that new style copper bopper working for ya? I saw a guy selling them at flint ridge knapin last fall, i almost bought one but caved in at the last minute an bought more rock instead :o Later Bob

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: Gus on March 20, 2012, 09:15:20 pm

Some Good looking rock there!

I'm seeing definite Progress in your knapping!

Contrats on the Pit Clearance... :)

-gus

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: bowtarist on March 20, 2012, 09:31:29 pm

Thanks Bubby...Tower..preciate it.

Bob, the bopper was a gift from a friends mom. she got it @ the state fair.  it's the middle size I hear.  seems to work pretty good, I'm just starting to figure out how to use it.

Gus, thanks. I got the pit started while my 7yrold dug around my debrie pile picking up and shaping flakes.  ;D ;D

dpg

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: Bevan R. on March 20, 2012, 09:53:41 pm

Looking good sir!

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: TRACY on March 21, 2012, 12:03:39 am

Bet you worked up a good sweat today! First pic looks like some decent Monroe chert from the creek. You are making good progress Derik!

Tracy

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: Jimbob on March 21, 2012, 01:08:05 am

Nice points!!  Congrats on the pit, I need to do the same but Im renting at the moment and I dont think the landlord would approve.  I would really love to have a coverd area to knap so that I could knap in the rain.

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: bowtarist on March 21, 2012, 11:40:00 am

Thanks Bevan and Jimbob.

Tracy, It did gt warm, maybe a little sweat, but more blood ran than anything.  When I drove that long flake in the first pic it ran right into my ring finger and nearly did me in for the day.  i.e. the electrical tape in one of the other pics.  ;D dpgratz

Thanks for the replys!!

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: Will H on March 21, 2012, 12:23:44 pm

Lookin good Derik! Knap on brotha!

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: cowboy on March 21, 2012, 04:55:52 pm

Just a little ways to go to get that first ton under your belt, ha.. Keep on a knappin! Looking good..

Title: Re: 03-20, got to knap today
Post by: bowtarist on March 21, 2012, 08:09:42 pm

Thanks Will, thanks cowboy...I've got Friday off too.  >:D  hope to post another couple then. dpg