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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: triggerfinger on July 20, 2011, 03:28:04 pm

Title: where do I find knappers.
Post by: triggerfinger on July 20, 2011, 03:28:04 pm

So i think im to the point where there is no substitute for instruction.  So Im going to look for someone in my vicinity who can show me what im doing.  So where would i look for other knappers.  I am sure this isnt the only place.  Is there another set of forums or possibly a looney bin where there might be people who dont frequent this forum.  I ask cause I dont think there is anyone on here near enough to Valdosta to give me instruction.

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: jamie on July 20, 2011, 04:34:08 pm

i thnk billy berger is down there. check on paleoplanet too

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: mullet on July 20, 2011, 11:36:17 pm

 Billy is up near the Tenn. line in north Ga. If you make a road trip, I'm four hours south in Lakeland, Fl and Claude VanOrder is about two hours south of you in Ocala, Fl. One day siting with that man is worth months of experiance. And he doesn't mind campers.

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: triggerfinger on July 20, 2011, 11:44:14 pm

I tried to get into a gin show in ocala this weekend....didnt wor, but tried.  Do you have that mans contact info, two hours is a short ride for good instruction.

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: triggerfinger on July 20, 2011, 11:49:56 pm

and if you mean it I might make that 4hr trip as well.  Id be glad to trade you a pig hunt for some instruction.  I have access to some pig covered country

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: mullet on July 21, 2011, 12:13:48 am

Claude's phone number is 863-607-9827, the invitation is always open here if you don't mind staying in my camper or sleeping on a couch if you come down for the weekend. I've always got something to throw on the grill, something to drink and good collards. I'll be north of you hunting hogs the last weekend of the month in Abbeville.

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: triggerfinger on July 21, 2011, 02:23:32 am

Thats a very generous offer and I may take you up on it at some point, except I wouldnt be that big of an imposition.  Im very used to the days inn, I practically live there.

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: AncientArcher76 on July 21, 2011, 03:01:04 am

Are u kidding me Id come all the way from upstate NY to sleep in the swamp by ur house Eddie!!!! LOL...Im thinking about it anyway I have friends in Brooksville FL I may need to eveacuate the north and hit my southern roots!!!


Russ

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: mullet on July 21, 2011, 09:39:43 am

Russ, Brooksville is about an hour NW of me, pretty, hilly, country with some good chert near the limerock quarries.  One of the largest and oldest Archery Shoots will be there Labor Day. Come on down and I live smack in the middle of town, but, not far from the swamp.

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: clintw864 on July 28, 2011, 11:52:13 pm

New to knapping at age 78. anyone in the area of Spartanburg, SC who could give me some help. Clint

Title: Re: where do I find knappers.
Post by: knap_123 on July 29, 2011, 01:24:12 am

heres a link that will hook you up.  theres alot of good knappers in albany.  just log in and ask ?s  for local knapperes near you.  http://forum.gon.com/forumdisplay.php?f=69