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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Will H on March 11, 2012, 09:39:17 pm

Title: BIG Andice
Post by: Will H on March 11, 2012, 09:39:17 pm

Well I havent posted any pics lately but its not cause I slowed my knappin down... ;)  My computer was just taking a few days off of service. I just wish it would have given me a few days notice.. :)  anyway, Ive made a few keepers from my variety bucket of rocks. The first one I wanted to share is my favorite so far and my largest. Its from some material found in north central KY called Muldraugh. Its similar to TN creek chert in color and consistency, tough but knaps well. Its 4 3/8"L x 2 3/8"W with 1 1/4" deep notches. Heres a few pics. Enjoy  :) :) :)

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Post by: gstoneberg on March 11, 2012, 09:46:10 pm

Wow!  Love the little flakes off the notches.

George

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Post by: mullet on March 11, 2012, 09:51:37 pm

I noticed that too, George, got me to thinking ::). Will, you'll have to give me some lessons in a few weeks.

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Post by: Will H on March 11, 2012, 10:02:06 pm

Thanks George! I was amazed how well the notching went and also how big the c flakes were from a piece this size I decided Id take a picture with them as well.


Thanks Eddie, no problem man! Pappy said you were coming down to chase some birds. Im looking forward to it!

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Post by: Tower on March 11, 2012, 10:29:50 pm

Heck, if you can't do any better than that you need to chunk it! My way that is. You are astounding.

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Post by: Outbackbob48 on March 11, 2012, 10:40:43 pm

Really Nice, Hoping to get some lessons myself at the classic ;D Bob

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Post by: TRACY on March 11, 2012, 10:57:28 pm

Really like how you laid out the chips from notching- it clicked for me on how the notches are done. Really great point Will!

Tracy

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Post by: Will H on March 11, 2012, 11:23:28 pm

Thanks Don! you are 2 kind fella  ::)  Bob, Ill show you how I do it. Its alot easier than you would think. As long as you keep your platform below center they dont break. The tricky part is keeping your flakes the same size and moving the platform to favor a ceartin face.  ;)  THanks Tracy, Im glad the flakes helped it click for ya. Thats the reason I love sharing pics here on PA. I think it amazing how the sharing of info online helps us all get a little better. Stone age meets the computer age. What would out ancestors say f they sould see us now!  :o   :laugh: :laugh:

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Post by: bowtarist on March 12, 2012, 11:07:13 pm

That's RAD Dude!  Love your work!! dpgratz

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Post by: Will H on March 15, 2012, 04:32:20 pm

Thanks Derik :) I appreciate it buddy!

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Post by: jamie on March 16, 2012, 08:50:05 pm

AMAZING. twin oaks is like a home for prodigies. you guys breed flint knappers

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Post by: Will H on March 21, 2012, 01:27:57 pm

Thanks Jamie, it's in the water ;)  ::)