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TRACY:
I'm new to flint knapping and have assembled some tools through advice here and books. I'm a visual type learner and have probably taken more time to understand a particular method or term than the average Joe. I thought I would post a pic of what I currently have/use to make rubble. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Tracy

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Hillbilly:
Looks like a good kit-you're off to a good start. You might want to make an Ishi stick at some point. How hard are those hammerstones? You usually want them to be as soft and gritty as possible and still hold together. Got an abrader?

cowboy:
Like Hillbilly - that looks like a good kit. ishi stick and hand pad with a slot cut into it to channel the flakes through, or a leather hand pad works just as well. Depends on what your used to. Nice point ya got there :).

Pat B:
More time and more rock!!! ;D     Pat

TRACY:
Thanks for the input.

Hillbilly- I would say they are not soft and gritty like you suggest and the abrader is yet another piece of the puzzle to figuring this out for me. Thanks

Cowboy- I've just been using leather but not enough. I may have to look into a thicker pad and the channel makes sense. Longer flakes. Thanks

Pat- I agree. Time is harder to find than rock though.Thanks

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