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leapingbare:
How do i floot a Folsom.. i know i cant set it up like a Clovis and just hit it harder cause it will end snap.. there has gatta be a trick..

Hillbilly:
According to Bob Patton's recipe, pressure flake it down until it's even and has a good center ridge, but leave the tip round and grind it. Set the tip on an antler or wood anvil, and support it against a block of wood. The example I saw, he used an antler rocker punch to take the flute off, hitting it with a heavy hammerstone. The punch was laying on top of the block that was supporting the point. He says that slow and heavy is the way to go.

leapingbare:
lol i'm confused... i'll think i'll get someone to just show me in person sometime.... Thanks Steave.

mullet:
 I just set up the platform like I do when you hit it and push, drive down ,hard with the pressure flaker. Using that notched pad I use that's in one of the other pictures. The grooves channel the flake.

Blacktail:
you might want to check on youtube under jim winns flint knapping or flintknappingtips.john

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