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mullet:
 I got inspired after looking at Cowboy's point. I've been chipping all day, off and on. So, I took my heat treated piece and went to work on it. It was looking good,had a 6", almost thin, preform, when I hit the "crack". I can still get a point out of it, but not that 6"er I was after. :-\ :'(

cowboy:
That's sad to hear Eddie :'( ;D. That one I had was a lot bigger too but riddled with flaws on one end and across one face, as we knappers know - that's standard for a lot of different materials :-\.
 If it come's to be Jesse, I'll hit the creek with ya. A lot of places I gather ya have to smack em all to see whats inside, but usually one in two are good ;D.
 Thanks Mike: Too bad about the elk huntin. Your right, always next year. Best of luck to you and Joe!

leapingbare:
yea Eddie thats common with this stuff, its a very challenging rock to knapp. but if you take your time and do it right and with some luck you can get a beautiful point.
 
Cowboy we could go down there but you would have to come a day before the shoot or stay after the shoot. its ganna be a all day trip,  3hrs down 5-6hrs of getting rock and 3hrs back.

cowboy:
We'll keep that tucked away Jesse - I ain't holding my breath ;D. If everything was to work out though, I got plenty of gas and room in the back of the truck :).

cowboy:
Nother quick question? Does that stuff turn red with heat treat? or is that natural?

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