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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Justin Snyder on July 05, 2008, 02:59:30 pm

Title: New points (more pix)
Post by: Justin Snyder on July 05, 2008, 02:59:30 pm

First off I will confess, these are from blanks.  :-* Im not the best knapper in the world, but here are a few I just finished.  They are about 2 1/4" long and 1" wide.
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_1722.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_1721.jpg)
Justin

Title: Re: New points
Post by: DanaM on July 05, 2008, 03:11:55 pm

They look great Justin but seeing as how you cheated you should send them to me ;D

Title: Re: New points
Post by: mullet on July 05, 2008, 04:17:21 pm

  Good looking points, but why would a guy resort to slabbing? 8)  Ha, Ha ,, because he has a saw and can! ;D :D ;D

Title: Re: New points
Post by: DBernier on July 05, 2008, 06:55:25 pm

I second DanaM and Eddie. Good job. I have about 30 slabed blanks and I guess I had better get going on them. Ex++++ Justin.

Dick

Title: Re: New points
Post by: cowboy on July 05, 2008, 08:30:31 pm

Ahh, excellent - most excellent ;D. Those are great Justin, I've made a few outa slabs and it's just as hard to me as using spalls. How did your rock cooking turn out?

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Justin Snyder on July 05, 2008, 08:52:17 pm

It turned out great.  Flakes off beautifully.  ;D Justin

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on July 05, 2008, 09:39:27 pm

those look great Justin. doesnt matter how you got there, those are some nice points- Ryan

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Justin Snyder on July 05, 2008, 10:18:28 pm

thanks guys, Justin

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Hillbilly on July 05, 2008, 11:31:35 pm

Really nice points, Justin. Looks like good meat makers.

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Keenan on July 05, 2008, 11:47:15 pm

 Slabbing and cheating :o :o  Not me, I just beat all my rock into a pile of dust :o Nothin wrong with those Justin, they look great! And don't let any say thats cheating. It sure makes the rock go farther.

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Otoe Bow on July 06, 2008, 12:00:40 am

Sweet.  They look great. 

Mike

Title: Re: New points
Post by: cowboy on July 06, 2008, 12:39:26 am

Good deal, good deal - hopefully not too many of em blew up on ya. If they didn't you did something right ;D. Keep an eye on the mailbox ::).

Title: Re: New points
Post by: billy on July 07, 2008, 01:01:50 am

Hey, there ain't nothin wrong with making points out of slabs.  It's a much more conservative way to work stone, especially if you're a beginner.  If you can use modern technology to maximize the number of points you can make from a certain piece of stone, then by all means do it!  Just like buying a Honda in todays expensive gas market....it makes sense.

Title: Re: New points
Post by: D. Tiller on July 07, 2008, 01:48:05 am

Gots to learn inderect percussion and blade core tech. Save rock and make lots of tools!

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Pappy on July 07, 2008, 07:35:37 am

Beautiful points Justin.Very nice job,blanks or not. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: New points
Post by: GregB on July 07, 2008, 08:28:48 am

Those are really good looking points Justin! ;)

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Justin Snyder on July 07, 2008, 08:50:29 am

Thanks guys. The main thing I like about blanks is how easy it is to get almost perfectly matching hunting points. And I promise they still kill quite well. The weight is extremely close as is the length width and thickness.  Knapping is still a little tricky because the thickness or lack of it makes it hard at times not to snap the tip off. Anyway, thanks again for the compliments. Justin

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Dingleberry on July 08, 2008, 11:35:22 am

Nice points Justin.   No shame, some of my nicer points came from blanks

Title: Re: New points
Post by: Justin Snyder on July 22, 2008, 10:33:17 pm

I tild Jamie I would post what I made at scout camp last week while everyone else was sleeping in so here goes.
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_1915.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_1916.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_1917.jpg)

Title: Re: New points (more pix)
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on July 22, 2008, 11:50:53 pm

Nice pernts. What are the dims ?....bob

Title: Re: New points (more pix)
Post by: koan on July 22, 2008, 11:57:50 pm

Those are purty sweet Justin....Brian

Title: Re: New points (more pix)
Post by: Justin Snyder on July 23, 2008, 12:07:03 am

Thanks Bob and Brian. The bigger (mahogany) one is 4 1/4 X 1 3/16, the nike swoosh is 3 1/2 X 1 1/4.

Title: Re: New points (more pix)
Post by: Pat B on July 23, 2008, 12:39:34 am

Nice blades, Justin.  8)

Title: Re: New points (more pix)
Post by: RG on July 23, 2008, 01:04:20 am

Good looking points and blades Sir just need some blood on them

Ron

Title: Re: New points (more pix)
Post by: GregB on July 23, 2008, 08:34:01 am

Lookin' good! :)

Title: Re: New points (more pix)
Post by: cowboy on July 23, 2008, 10:37:48 am

Niiiice :). I need to get some of that obs out, purty colors ;).