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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Tower on October 09, 2012, 05:46:25 pm

Title: large gravel point
Post by: Tower on October 09, 2012, 05:46:25 pm

I picked up a large gravel cobble at the companies dirt pit yesterday.  They are everywhere out there. This piece had 3 percussion flakes taken from one side. I picked up my spalling billet to try the stone out. It knapped like glass. I made a rough preform yesterday, & finished it today. This stone was outstanding. I cant imagine why the stone was never finished eons ago. I'm happy with the was this point turned out with raw stone. I hope y'all enjoy.  Tower

Title: Re: large gravel point
Post by: Tower on October 09, 2012, 05:52:17 pm

I might work on the tip a little more. Its kinda off.

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Post by: gstoneberg on October 09, 2012, 05:58:51 pm

Wow, nice work.

George

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Post by: StevenT on October 09, 2012, 06:25:10 pm

I would be hitting the pit looking for more of that stuff! That is one nice blade. And what's wrong with the tip??? Looks great!

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Post by: mullet on October 09, 2012, 09:42:53 pm

Dang, that's nice. It looks slick, like it's heat treated.

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Post by: seider on October 09, 2012, 10:08:25 pm

That's the pig killer. Very nice point on 
Both points

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Post by: TRACY on October 09, 2012, 10:54:49 pm

Man if I worked near good rock like that, I wouldn't get anything done! Very nice point!


Tracy

Title: Re: large gravel point
Post by: Tower on October 10, 2012, 12:23:25 am

Mullet, I had already put wax on it in the photo.

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Post by: Sparrow on October 10, 2012, 01:20:35 am

That is a great looking blade. Wow ! '  Frank

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Post by: Bone pile on October 10, 2012, 09:02:33 am

I need to get aload of gravel delivered to Fla. ::)Nice blade always enjoy seeing your work ,keep em' comin'
Bone pile

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Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on October 10, 2012, 10:54:34 am

you serious!?!?   man!  wish i had that kinda gravel around here!

Title: Re: large gravel point
Post by: Tower on October 10, 2012, 11:19:51 am

Thanks for the compliments. Most of the gravel needs heat, but every now & then I find one that dosen't.  I hadn't made anything very large in a while,so I was a little nervous making this one.

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Post by: Pappy on October 10, 2012, 12:37:10 pm

Man that is sweet,very nice work. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: large gravel point
Post by: JackCrafty on October 12, 2012, 01:21:45 am

Wow! Nice! 8)