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jamie:
i am definetly not one of the experts you asked about but im good. the most important thing to learn in flint knapping is how to set up your edge (platform) for flake removal. too sharp and it crushes too dull and you break the point. there are some great articles in the back issues. i think john mcphersons is probably the best of them. im sure marie could dig it up and tell you what issue its in. there are also some really good videos out there for free on the net  that will help ya out. if you can get together with others itll really help ya. peace

Hillbilly:
Not an expert, either, but like Jamie said-platforms, platforms, platforms. Well ground and below centerline. The angle that you hold the point/pressure flaker or strike with the billet makes a lot of difference, too. Attack the thickest/worst problem areas first. Try to thin the ends first, then the center. Break lots of rock. Experiment with different angles, and notice what happens.Watch the flintknapping videos on youtube. Break lots more rock. Go to a knapin if you can. Watch and ask questions. Break more rock.

gene roberts:
thank you so much guys,i will take your advise and use it.also i saw a new thread bout pressure flaking i'll look at that too.thanks

MattE:
I think I mentiond this before,"another senior moment i suppose," but here goes again. Use the thinnest part of the spall for the back of your head. If you do this it makes it easy to thin the point end due to being able to run a flake completely across the work it being narrower.I know this may sound backwards but having the thick part toward the point makes it a lot easier to get a thin head.

DBernier:
Gene, you did not fill in your location in your stats page. It helps us put people in contact with others in your area. Obviously we don't need your mailing address but at least your state and or town.

Dick

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