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Beauty and the Beast
bjrogg:
This one has been a bit stubborn. I’m surprised I got it as far as I did. It has a few problems yet. It’s still pretty much a beast. I’d like to get to the Beauty inside it. Any suggestions on how to get rid of this?
The edge closest is kinda poor material.
The base is a possibility but maybe a bit far away for me and has to travel through some poorer material to.
Opposite side has a slight ridge running in that general direction.
I’ve got a bit of time. Found out this sore thumb of mine is actually broken in two places so probably just be staring at this one for awhile.
Anyone have any ideas I’m willing to listen
Bjrogg
YosemiteBen:
Looks like you got a booger. you need a booger picker. pressure flaker with a little bit longer point or hold the piece up a little to reach it with the one you have. If the edge is square enough on that step you may be able to pick it off.
bjrogg:
Thanks Ben. I’ve been picking boogers for almost 59 years now. I might have to research it a little more though. I always just used my finger.
Bjrogg
Tracker0721:
Best tool I ever made for notches and works great for grabbing those hinges. Try setting up a ridge into the backside of that hinge though. Actually, 2 ridges. Angling into it. Indirect percussion would be best to give the pop to pop it off. Though that stuffs no obsidian so I dunno. Haha
mullet:
Looks like Flint Ridge. I've had that problem with Ridge before. It usually steps like that at a big crack. Be real careful smacking it or pressure flaking it with too much force.
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