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keekeerun:
Thanks guys I made myself a copper flaker I guess that is what you would call it. I drilled down the center of  1 inch dialrod and inserted #4 copper wire, what shape is best for flakeing on the end of the copper.

Otoe Bow:
Pointed for flaking, and you might want one with a flat end for making notches. 

Hillbilly:
It's usually best to hammer the tip to shape instead of filing/grinding it. Copper work-hardens, so if you hammer it to a four-sided point and just touch it up with a file, it'll stay sharp longer.

Coo-wah-chobee:
Like Hillbilly said.................bob

keekeerun:
thanks a bunch, all I need is some stone now, and lots of practice.

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