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Question on building ishi stick and pressure flakers (updated & pics added)
JackCrafty:
Here's some vids I recommend, if you haven't already seen them:
Popular modern tools:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtVMWC2ouXc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPDlu2m8haU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2uzXik83A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qLMz8C6G9Y
My modern tools (allergichobbit):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Hou3YkqpI
My beginner indirect percussion video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3UiDhpaFFI
My beginner notching video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGpi7kjdXIs
My spalling video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNn8ujT6Fgg
AncientArcher76:
One thing I need one day is a lathe and at last you can turn some straight pieces instead of how I made some of m ishi sticks... I used to work fabricating adaptive equipment for handicapped people and had sheets of 2" hard plastic that I cut some scraps into 20" x 1.5" and used my band saw and kept cutting corner edges off then rolled them over on my belt/disc sander till round. Then put it into a vise and drilled holes into both ends one for a heavy copper I think its 3/8" and other a 5/16'' and of course set screws... ne thing to keep in mind is to drill the set screw hole a lot smaller than the screw it will hold better. There are so many ways to make tools its not funny. If you want more modern a popular idea is making a collet typed end something like an old awl or hand drill. You can adjust your copper by a turn of your hand. If you want a more primitive look then as mentioned sinew wrap the end or twist up some plant fiber cordage. I like the ulna bone and I need to obtain one one of these days. I have about completely left the copper kit and transitioned back to all Abo techniques. I do feel a bit weird using antler stuck into a plastic ishi stick though...what would be cool if you could turn some aluminum to make a custom piece that can adjust it without tools! I do agree with the heat treating wood as it definatly alters the wood making it harder. I know you can get almost everything u need at homedepot and not sure what the fitting is called but its in the copper fitting isle but theres a sort of reducer that Ive used in the past that can be fitted over the end that strengthens the tip too! If u need copper then Neolithics.com has a a lot to chose from then flintknappingtools.com both are good and the owners are both good people! trial and error...Im sure u will make something and want to make another but better. Good luck an post pictures! No matter how old it gets its always good to see someone create there own tools! If I can help with anything shoot me a PM and I will get back to u!
Russ
Marks:
Thanks Patrick. You too Russ. And everyone else too.
I'll have to wait till I get home tonight to watch the videos. I was watching a video last night on indirect percussion (may have been yours) and my wife was having a fit. The sound of hitting the flaker was driving her nuts so I had to watch it on mute. Didn't really get the lesson like I wanted.
I was thinking about the set screw. I'm assuming I need to drill the hole for the set screw down thru the rings right? This will help keep the rings from separating.
Russ, I was at Lowes yesterday and was going to buy a copper reducer but it didn't have a barcode and my lunch was running short so I left it behind. The cashier was going to try and look it up but neither of us knew what it was called either.
My progress will probably be on hiatus for a little while. Today is my first child's due date. We will be inducing on the 2nd. I have a feeling Emily won't want me spending our last night at home before the baby comes in the garage working on knapping tools. ::)
AncientArcher76:
Wow congrats! Its such a blessing to have children and to bethere when the are born! Good luck and hope it all goes well for you and your wife!
Russ
JEB:
Get your tail to the hospital!!!, LOL My wife is an OB nurse of 41 years. She just walked in the door and said no New Years babies were born yet.
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