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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Dingleberry on October 13, 2008, 09:41:05 pm

Title: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Dingleberry on October 13, 2008, 09:41:05 pm

I finally have been able to knap some during work, while running some perc-tests.  I can only imagine how weird it must sound to people working across the mountain. :o I used hammerstones and an antler tine for pressure flaking.  Still can't seem to keep um big before breakin em.  :P I left a little red stuff on one for effect.

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Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Hillbilly on October 13, 2008, 09:43:45 pm

Nothing crappy looking about those Jonathan (except for those brown stains on the one to the right of the Yadkin.)  ;D Nice work!

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Pappy on October 14, 2008, 06:26:32 am

Nice points,I like the effect. ;) ;D ;D
   Pappy

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: DanaM on October 14, 2008, 08:25:12 am

Look like quality points to me Jonathan :)

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Dingleberry on October 14, 2008, 08:52:31 am

Thanks guys. I'm a learnin.

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: GregB on October 14, 2008, 08:52:51 am

Nothing "crappy" about those points...but even if there were you should be able to wipe them off with a little paper off the roll!  ;D

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: cowboy on October 14, 2008, 10:29:47 am

Not too shabby Johnathan - that one is a little crappy though ;D. Nice work with hammerstone and antler!

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Pat B on October 14, 2008, 10:47:52 am

Nice work Jonathan. I'd hunt with them.    Do you work for the County Health Dept?     Pat

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Sparrow on October 14, 2008, 11:28:45 am

Looks like you ought to tie a couple of those onto shafts.Good work !  Frank

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: madcrow on October 14, 2008, 03:25:40 pm

I would use those crappy points.  They look good to me.

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Bowbound on October 14, 2008, 03:35:33 pm

Still better than me...  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Dingleberry on October 14, 2008, 08:11:09 pm

Thanks fellas,

Pat, I work for an environmental consulting firm.  We do a lot of septic permitting in addition to other services.

Anyone going to the Clinch River Knap In this weekend?

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: mullet on October 14, 2008, 08:18:29 pm

 Like everybody said Jonathan, those points are PRETTY crappy. Looks like you been practice to win the Brown throne next year.

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Dingleberry on October 14, 2008, 08:47:11 pm

That is quite an aspiring goal to shoot for, however, I think I would crack under the pressure.....again.  Also, with all those great knappers in the running, I am probably at the bottom of the bowl. ;D

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Otoe Bow on October 14, 2008, 11:41:20 pm

Quote from: Dingleberry on October 14, 2008, 08:11:09 pm

We do a lot of septic permitting in addition to other services.

How appropriate for Johnstone ;D

Look out Paul, he's gunn'n for your title.  Nice job Johnathan

Mike

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: cowboy on October 15, 2008, 10:33:13 am

I think it's time to pass on the torch, er toilet lid ::) ;).

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: Little John on October 16, 2008, 11:20:24 pm

Nice work Berry, looks good to me.        Kenneth

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 20, 2008, 12:06:27 pm

According to a local geologist, "thunder chert" or Johnstone is technically known as "crapite". 

I think your points look great, I'd feel no shame shooting those in the field.  And as a side note, Rit brand dyes will color the stone if you feel like blending into the woods...or standing out, depending on your color choice!

Title: Re: Some "Crappy" Johnstone points
Post by: redwasp on October 21, 2008, 10:27:36 pm

i see you have toilet paper. ::)  thats all i need who needs the john. nice points