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Beginner, have a few questions.
JoJoDapyro:
Do you prefer Abo tools, or modern ones? I know it is a personal preference, Just curious. I have a small bopper that another member made me, and am going to make a copper pressure flaker later today. I also have a whole yard full of granite hammer stones.
knapperhead:
I really just need to get my behind in gear and get my shop set up in the attic. 1100 square feet of freedom. The problem is that my AC is in the garage. >:D
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Be careful knapping in enclosed spaces........silicosis
StevenT:
What they all said is good. I would suggest that if you are just starting, you may want to save your obsidian until you learn the basics. Since you plan to work obsidian, start practicing with glass first... bottle bottoms or other workable glass. Obsidian and glass work almost the same. A five pound chunk may seem like a lot, but that will turn into a pile a very sharp gravel in a hurry if you are just starting out.
iowabow:
--- Quote from: JoJoDapyro on August 10, 2014, 10:33:40 am ---Do you prefer Abo tools, or modern ones? I know it is a personal preference, Just curious. I have a small bopper that another member made me, and am going to make a copper pressure flaker later today. I also have a whole yard full of granite hammer stones.
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ABO is all I do but it is hard to learn on your own. knap outside if you can like Tracy said.
Wolf Watcher:
I always use a drop cloth and have a big metal can that I put the flakes into. I have always believed that my flakes should not be spread where the Indians knapped so unless you have a pit like they have at the Classic or many others like Mullet or Crafty Jack you should contain them. My mentor, J B Solberger, was a early leader in the old days and a smoker. He died of silicosis. So its important to have good ventilation. I started out ABO (Means with no Clue) many years ago and now use any method to tease a point or blade out of a rock. Your best bet is to get with someone who can show you how to get started. I have a tube of super glue for the really bad bleeds in my kit! Joe
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