Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Pat B on May 07, 2022, 12:24:24 pm
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Here's a little of what I got to see at the Classic...
Jesse with a big hammer stone hitting a big chunk of
(https://i.imgur.com/roNFOqr.jpg)
James being brave...
(https://i.imgur.com/DnkQbA1.jpg)
Jesse working with a dogwood billet...
(https://i.imgur.com/UipWJHI.jpg)
some tools of the trade...
(https://i.imgur.com/uOMaClw.jpg)
Jesse studying where the spall will come off...
(https://i.imgur.com/iEfAN14.jpg)
Will working his magic with a copper bopper
(https://i.imgur.com/Pb80Ahf.jpg)
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Even the kids love the knapping pit. Safety glasses available and a requirement for them in the pit.
(https://i.imgur.com/0Z1sd9C.jpg)
James working with a medium size hammer stone...
(https://i.imgur.com/PEW6TYK.jpg)
Jesse working with a medium size hammer stone...
(https://i.imgur.com/cWEvr7R.jpg)
some of Shannon's own pine tree collection...
(https://i.imgur.com/NAklJ64.jpg)
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and don't forget the toilet bowl competition...
(https://i.imgur.com/zyygufK.jpg)
I was a judge so I wasn't supposed to be looking but I had to get some pics...
(https://i.imgur.com/40wQDdj.jpg)
everyone hard at it...
(https://i.imgur.com/z7S6rR7.jpg)
the points submitted
(https://i.imgur.com/iroCVTi.jpg)
the 3 runners up with the winning point on the left...
(https://i.imgur.com/9K4kE3Q.jpg)
Scott was the winner with this fine point...
(https://i.imgur.com/AkIsmk2.jpg)
...and Scott signing the trophy...
(https://i.imgur.com/HveLywT.jpg)
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A blast from the past...
(https://i.imgur.com/dtfXyU2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xjChuWz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/myIqDer.jpg)
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It looks like a blast!!!! I wish I could have been there!
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You would love the Classic if you can ever make it. :OK
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I'm hoping to make it there sometime soon.
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You would love the Classic if you can ever make it. :OK
The classic would also love that young man. He would fit right in!
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Man that does look fun. Nothing like beating on some rock.
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That sure looks like a fun group of knappers there Pat.
Someday I’ll be joining them. Good lord willing.
Thanks for the pictures
Bjrogg
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I'm hoping to make Flint Ridge, perhaps this year...but, that knapping pit is pretty much ground zero in my book.
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Pat, im hoping and praying that i can make it next year. untill then, thanks for all the pictures! they really brighten my day up!
Im really glad to hear that JW! I hope to see you there when i can make it!! ;D )P( )P(
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My favorite place to hang out and get a lung full of silica dust.
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We missed you, Roger. Sure hope you'll make it back up next year.
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WOW Pat I just saw this, don't get on the napping site often, man what memories, thank you so much for posting these pictures, very special guys in them pictures and some of the best nappers I know of. ;) They love what the do also, I get up at 4am to start getting breakfast ready and they are still at it, don't know when they sleep, I guess when they get home. :-\
Pappy
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Thanks for the pictures Pat! I see lots of faces I don't know. I guess I got to get out from under my rock and go visit next year...
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I think you do need to, Patrick. It's been too long. :-K :KN :OK
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Yes. (SH)
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TwinOaks is having a nap in this weekend September 16/17/18 2022, I know it is short notice but if you are in the area drop by, I think James is coming in so you know it will be fun. Pappy