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paulc:
I'll be sure to post a pic of the busted point once I try that :-) :-K (lol)  Paul

paulc:
See pics...the point actually mostly survived and I still have a shot at getting a hunting point out of it.  The first small flute popped on the first swing.  It didn't go very far but it worked and didn't break the point.  The other "flutes" required several shots, reflaking and regrinding and hitting again.  Amazing!

Thanks 1442!

paulc:
What I am left with....Paul

1442:
good job
I left out one important detail that the nipple needs to be below the surface of the preform to be fluted.
I think that's why your first flute went so short because the platform was too close to the surface. After the initial 45 deg. bevel to establish the platform angle, you can flip the point and take a pass of short flakes to get the platform closer to center and create a slight convexity for the flute to run on.
I made a sketch to show what I mean.
It causes the flute to start out thicker and travel better.

bjrogg:
Thanks for another lesson 1442. I got a few clunkers around I'm going to have to give that a try on.
Bjrogg

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