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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: JoJoDapyro on August 24, 2014, 10:49:37 pm

Title: Second
Post by: JoJoDapyro on August 24, 2014, 10:49:37 pm

I want to do this all the time. I don't really have the things I need (thigh pad, leather lap mat) to do it all the time. I have a large copper bopper (Big Bobber), and small copper bopper, a deer tine pressure flaker, and a copper nail pressure flaker. Here is the second attempt from regular obsidian. I got a good flake (twice this size) and decided to go with it. Let me know what you can see that needs work. I may be hooked.  So far I have only been cut 2 times, both on the lower leg. And I did this one in flip flops  >:D

Title: Re: Second
Post by: cowboy on August 25, 2014, 06:18:57 am

Looks good for second. Just need to refine your method, accumulate more tools and get a leg pad. All I've  ever used is an old pair of leather welding sleeves folded several times..

Title: Re: Second
Post by: JoJoDapyro on August 25, 2014, 10:57:03 am

I have more luck with precussion than I do pressure. It is very addicting. I hope I can find some more stone this next weekend.

Title: Re: Second
Post by: Knapper on August 25, 2014, 02:27:24 pm

Your pressure flaking will get better. Do you have a course stone that you use to grind your platform? That obsidian should flake well with you with a good platform. keep you lines straight. Looks great for #2. Better than my second!
Knapper

Title: Re: Second
Post by: JoJoDapyro on August 25, 2014, 02:32:03 pm

What type of stone would you suggest? Like a concrete sanding stone? I use a hammer stone to grind now, it is granite.

Title: Re: Second
Post by: Knapper on August 25, 2014, 02:46:32 pm

Concrete blocks work. I have several different grit grinding stones, I purchased at the auto parts house, and break into pieces. Course and a medium grit. For different rock and for big and small work. Setting up a good platform is what its all about. Jackcrafty has all kind of utube videos ( allergic hobbit). You should watch if able.
Knapper

Title: Re: Second
Post by: JoJoDapyro on August 25, 2014, 03:01:40 pm

I will. I was looking for his Duct Tape intro on a few, never saw any!

Title: Re: Second
Post by: Parnell on August 27, 2014, 09:51:09 am

You can just fold over an old towel or rag for a leg pad.  Looking real good!

Title: Re: Second
Post by: StevenT on August 27, 2014, 03:52:02 pm

Looks like a pretty good first kill to me. I don't think that cucumber is going anywhere. Skin it and eat it.  :) 

Title: Re: Second
Post by: mullet on August 27, 2014, 06:30:53 pm

If you are gonna get "real" good, you will also need Flip-Flops. ;D

Title: Re: Second
Post by: JoJoDapyro on August 27, 2014, 07:08:08 pm

I do knapp in flip flops. I need to start wearing pants though, my legs are a mess. The first few flakes only hit the tattoo, so it was all good.