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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Eric Krewson on February 06, 2016, 06:57:45 pm

Title: Spalls for gun flints
Post by: Eric Krewson on February 06, 2016, 06:57:45 pm

I didn't think this was appropriate for the knapping forum.

Anybody make gunflint spalls off a core.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzi9ksSn-ZQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb_qdqEmza8


Another thing, different size locks require different sized flints, from small pistol lock flints to big musket lock flints.

Title: Re: Spalls for gun flints
Post by: Danzn Bar on February 06, 2016, 07:11:21 pm

Yeah.....I could use some if someone wants  to trade.............
DBar

Title: Re: Spalls for gun flints
Post by: Outbackbob48 on February 06, 2016, 07:53:09 pm

Eric, I have watched Ken make these at a couple of knappins, I have started making a few and will bring some to the classic. Still need to practice so I can make real nice ones, I have one in my own gun and have probably shot at least fifty times and still goin strong. Bob

Title: Re: Spalls for gun flints
Post by: mullet on February 07, 2016, 10:34:35 pm

I have but it's been awhile. The Danish Flint I have sparks real good.