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Offline petew

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What are the basic tools
« on: August 02, 2011, 05:40:02 pm »
I just received a box of English flint from a friend over there and am dying to get knapping. I would be delighted if i can make a couple heads to hunt with this fall.
 Problem is I need tools, and I don't realy know what I need to make them. Can someone help me with  photo's of what I will need to start and a basic description on how to make them. Nothing fancy, just the basic tools needed to craft a suitable flint head.
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Re: What are the basic tools
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 09:30:44 pm »
 Flintknapping tools.com has all the tools you need, or, do it Jamie style, a palm size, rock.
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Re: What are the basic tools
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 09:38:22 pm »
Here is my tool kit and a close up of the pressure flakers



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Re: What are the basic tools
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2011, 12:50:49 pm »
That's all you need to start. Hammerstone, abraders, broom handle and copper wire for your ishi and flaker, and some kind of hand pad.
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Re: What are the basic tools
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2011, 02:08:03 pm »
Really it is cheap and most of the stuff you can get from around your house.
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Re: What are the basic tools
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2011, 12:20:23 am »
Thanks, I think I can come up with enough from the garage to "get crackin". :)
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Re: What are the basic tools
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2011, 10:48:39 am »
Deer tine hammerstone and a piece of leather...if u want to be super primitive!!!  Check out paleo planet and old tool section!

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