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Offline bubby

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my second whack at punch notching, no guts no glory
« on: May 22, 2012, 07:17:26 pm »
here it is and i have one ?, should i keep going or start another and keep this one intact, Bub

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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2012, 07:30:02 pm »
If it was me, I would leave it as is. But as they say, 'no guts no glory.'
seriously, I would look at the platform(s) and let that tell me to stop or go.
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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2012, 07:37:22 pm »
bevan i went a little farther after i posted the pics, one stalled a bit, so i'm on the fence about it, but i got another about ready to blow, i mean go, Bub
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2012, 07:41:25 pm »
I figure you got a nice point there. If it has stalled at all, I would leave it. No reason to bust that beauty when there is plenty of other stuff waiting.
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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2012, 07:43:10 pm »
yeah it ain't no Will H point but i'm kinda proud of it, Bub
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2012, 07:45:37 pm »
No it is not a Will H point. But it is a BEAUTY Bubby point. GREAT work Sir!!
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Offline Mesquite

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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2012, 08:17:21 pm »
It's a pretty color and I love those clam shell flakes. I'd probably leave it and start on the next.  :)
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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2012, 08:41:28 pm »
i tryed to get a side veiw but look's like it's turned a bit, Bub

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Offline Will H

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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2012, 09:01:57 pm »
Bub that looks real good to me :) they kinda stall on me alot...if you have a diamond file just file till you get the platform below center toward the side with the most mass. If it dosent take with the first strike make sure your punch is below center within the platform. The
Only way they ever break on me is when I fail to do this... The ears aren't really very fragil until they get around an inch or so. That when you really got to be careful. Also be sure to keep the corners of the notch as square as possible, it helps the flake detach a little easier ;) good luck! No guts no glory! It's just a rock ;) :)
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2012, 10:38:42 pm »
Bubby, Looks like ya got it now 8) If they stall will's got ya covered. Looks good  ;D If ya like it quit but if your feeling brave just hit it :o  Later Bob
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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2012, 06:35:19 am »
thank's will and bob, i think i'll keep this one as is, gonna get a bunch ready to notch and kinda keep a physical record of how i'm progressing, might make a cool display, i was practicing tonight at work and got a lot deeper notch, then i got greedy >:D, Bub
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Offline jamie

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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2012, 07:44:22 am »
well done bubb. excellent. i do agree with what was said, no guts no glory. thats how we learn
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Offline Will H

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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2012, 09:50:06 am »
If you have some flakes laying around about the thickness of a point try learning on them. You'll have it down in no time ;) 
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Offline Jimbob

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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2012, 10:57:23 am »
I like it!! Those notches look great from here.
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Re: my second whack at punch notching
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2012, 12:22:30 pm »
Your makin me nervous bub ::). What do ya mean you got greedy, hmm? I'm with most everybody else - no guts no glorry and i have plenty of half points to prove it >:D ;D..
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