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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Bevan R. on April 22, 2012, 07:24:31 pm

Title: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: Bevan R. on April 22, 2012, 07:24:31 pm

Spent some time this morning getting started building my knapping pit. It is in the back of my property and faces west. Under a spreading hackberry.
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/Pit_01.jpg)
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/Pit_02.jpg)

It went fairly quick so I thought I would give it a try.
From L to R...Glass, Obsidian, Jasper, Glass
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/100_2645.jpg)
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/100_2639.jpg)
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/100_2641.jpg)
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/bkrhino/100_2642.jpg)

Title: Re: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: gstoneberg on April 22, 2012, 11:28:15 pm

Wow, that's really nice!

George

Title: Re: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: TRACY on April 22, 2012, 11:33:32 pm

Looks very cool! Now you need a rock run to decorate it a little.

Tracy

Title: Re: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: Bevan R. on April 22, 2012, 11:34:30 pm

I should have had George save me all the derb from this weekend. :laugh:

Title: Re: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: JackCrafty on April 23, 2012, 12:19:47 am

The waste chips were not thrown away, Bevan.  I saw the guys put them into a pile at the edge of camp.  Guess they read your mind.  Nice pit, by the way! ;D

Title: Re: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: gstoneberg on April 23, 2012, 12:35:01 am

As I recall, the chips went right through the tarp we were knapping on...twice.  They're still there, will still be there in a couple months if you still want them.

George

Title: Re: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: bowtarist on April 23, 2012, 12:45:24 am

Thanks for the appology.  I walked out to the barn for a last beer, relieved myself on the way, got back to the computator and had the pit pics, but only half a blades pic loaded.  You've come a long way quick w/ the knappin Bevan.  Pit looks like it ought to hold the rock in too.  Someday I may post a pic of my hillbilly pit.  ;D sweet work, what I saw of it.  ;) dpg

Title: Re: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: Bevan R. on April 23, 2012, 12:53:51 am

Thanks George, maybe instead, we make some new one. ::)

Still have to get a cover for the pit. I have learned my lesson about knapping in the hot sun. :'(

Title: Re: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: gstoneberg on April 23, 2012, 01:01:04 am

Oooh, I just remembered how much is on my tarp in the shop.  You might be right, we can add to that and send you home with some nice flakes.

George

Title: Re: New Pit and results (several pics {sorry dial up folks])
Post by: cowboy on April 23, 2012, 11:24:27 am

Nice pit man! Good luck keeping all that debitage in there over time. I like knapping in the sun, helps me see all the humps and bumps. Maybe when the new eyes come in it won't be such a deal..