Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Allyn T on April 28, 2022, 10:15:38 pm

Title: Too perfect, had to share
Post by: Allyn T on April 28, 2022, 10:15:38 pm

Sometimes the nodule is solid and the spalls just want to come off clean. Used a 6.5lbs hammerstone to pop this off.


(https://i.imgur.com/gp2JsdM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Fm9siTW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jscyRIB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8Dzkf8S.jpg)

Title: Re: Too perfect, had to share
Post by: M2A on April 28, 2022, 11:40:58 pm

Good looking stuff! So cool you find that stuff on job sites. Thanks for sharing the pic. 

Title: Re: Too perfect, had to share
Post by: bjrogg on April 29, 2022, 07:18:10 am

That one looks like it’s worth hitting. Nice stuff Allyn. I agree with Mike. Not sure your wife does though.lol

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Too perfect, had to share
Post by: Allyn T on April 29, 2022, 08:13:35 am

Yeah I am lucky to find good rock around here, this job makes it easier for sure. My wife is definitely over it lol but she puts up with me despite my rock addiction. It probably helps I don't bring home as many wood staves as I used to.

Title: Re: Too perfect, had to share
Post by: Trapper Rob on April 29, 2022, 09:56:41 am

Nice looking stone

Title: Re: Too perfect, had to share
Post by: Allyn T on April 29, 2022, 02:21:02 pm

It is my favorite local stone Rob for sure.

Title: Re: Too perfect, had to share
Post by: Trapper Rob on April 29, 2022, 08:42:30 pm

Allyn do you heat treat it or work it raw

Title: Re: Too perfect, had to share
Post by: Allyn T on April 29, 2022, 09:03:14 pm

I haven't heated any of this stuff yet, which is harvester chert. Seems like a lot of it can be worked raw in my opinion. There is some that is grainier and I would probably try to heat that just to get cleaner edges.