Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: triggerfinger on July 19, 2011, 01:15:21 am
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I spent this afternoon workin on my tonnage. I was able to get 3 points in 4 attempts,They are all very primitive but 2 are very usable the third is kinda....rough. Anyhow I mostly got lucky in the spall and ended up with a failry flat piece on 2 and used glass on the third. My problem is I cannot thin woth a darn, especially with a PF. The flakes are short and thin. Im knapping right on the leather on my leg. Should i get a notched pad like PMJ has on youtube.
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if not a notched pad what should I try. Also any Knappers in S georgia. I think I need lessons.
Dan
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If your pressure flaking on your lap your angle could be wrong. Also if your holding the piece firmly on your leg your flakes could be terminated short & not allowed to travel.