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Outbackbob48:
When the bulb is on the tail end I try and set it up like your going for a flute and thin the bulb from the end early in reduction, or put it on the point end :o Bob

JackCrafty:
It takes a lot of power to thin down a bulb on a flake.  I use indirect percussion for this because I cannot get enough power from pressure while trying to hold the flake firmly...  the flake always moves too much.  You might try putting the flake in a vice and use a punch until you can figure out the best way to hold it.  I'm serious.

I assume you are just beginning.  Beginners always have trouble thinning the lumpy areas.  Making the thick end the tip can help  ( a little )  but you will usually end up with a thick tip.  It's better to have the thickness at the base, IMO.

Tracker0721:
Got a couple thinned by starting in the middle working to the bulb, tried fluting and the flute didn't take nearly enough, then I used a bopper and broke one, perfectly took it out with another. Up next, vice and punch I suppose. Thanks for any help so far!

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