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Offline david w.

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #30 on: March 28, 2009, 12:08:36 am »
Thats amazing Jack Crafty
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #31 on: March 28, 2009, 01:02:15 am »
Really cool stuff! Thanks for taking the time.

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #32 on: April 03, 2009, 01:45:31 pm »
amazing what a beautiful and precise arrow can be made with the simplest of tools and human perseverance.   Great job!
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #33 on: April 03, 2009, 05:51:02 pm »
Thanks for the compliments guys.   :)

I'm thinking about adding a few more tools to my primitive toolbox...like a weight scale, a bone saw, and a stone drill.  If time allows, I'll probably do a build-along on the tools as well as another arrow.  I really enjoy working with the simple stone-age tools.
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #34 on: April 06, 2009, 11:15:53 pm »
Awsome build along, I just skimmed over it but will read in detail and copy your techniques. Thanks also for your sinue string build along, I followed along and got one done. Couldn't have done it with out ya. I will probably be in west Texas before too long on a job, might give you a shout. Don't know any places to hunt hogs, sheep or goats do you? Was hoping to get in a hunt while in your area.  Again thanks for a wealth of info.    Kenneth
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #35 on: April 07, 2009, 12:53:20 am »
You're welcome.  Glad you liked the build-along. :)

By all means stop by if you're in West Texas!  As for hunting, there's plenty if you're a rancher....there's nada if you're a regular working guy.  The only way I can hunt (without paying a month's salary to a rancher) is by invitation.  I get one about every 5 years....mostly from a rich friend of a friend.  Texas is funny that way.

Anyway, if you don't mind sitting around a campfire, working on primitive stuff, and watching kids bounce around the back yard....you're welcome anytime.
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Patrick Blank
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How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #36 on: April 07, 2009, 02:00:39 am »
awesome arrow!
thanks for your great build-along.
i once tried on a privet, but soon gave up. even with modern tools...

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #37 on: April 07, 2009, 08:24:42 am »
very cool ! very, very cool!!!!
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #38 on: April 07, 2009, 12:51:19 pm »
Patrick, as usual very nice.

thanks for showing,

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #39 on: April 08, 2009, 12:00:39 am »
Patrick, yea I was raised id Texas and realize it is a pay to hunt proposition. Was just hoping to find a place that was fairly reasonable for a weekend hunt for ferral hogs or whatever. Am going to try and get up with Curtis Keller AKA Seventh Age Bowhunting. Will probably be in the Pecos area in a week or two, If I have time would love to see some of your cool stuff.   Kenneth
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #40 on: April 08, 2009, 12:10:53 am »
Sounds good Kenneth. :)
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Patrick Blank
Midland, Texas
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Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #41 on: April 08, 2009, 10:49:27 pm »
Patrick
Awesome buildalong.  That is probably the nicest arrow I have seen.  I really like the paintbrush idea.  Thanks for sharing all of that information.  I hope to use some of it soon. 
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #42 on: April 20, 2009, 09:20:19 am »
A fantastic piece of work.  I would be crying if I lost one of those while out shooting though  :-\  As said by others, it is amazing how straight the shaft was when you had processed it.  Oh, and boy is this gonna screw up archaeology in the future - stone points, knives and spear points all around your area, along with the remains of primitive bows and arrows!  I can imagine the puzzled looks already...... ;D

Keep up the build-alongs - they are so informative.

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #43 on: April 20, 2009, 10:21:25 am »
Wow Pat! that's all I can say is WOW ;D. A superb build along and awesome end product - hm,hm,hm..
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #44 on: April 20, 2009, 12:00:19 pm »
Thanks guys.

Bob, yeah, I'm not going to be shooting this one. ;)

Paul, the arrowhead I used was a little thick....but I'm getting better at it....and I've been using those Ishi sticks you made as often as I can.
« Last Edit: April 20, 2009, 02:08:47 pm by jackcrafty »
Any critter tastes good with enough butter on it.

Patrick Blank
Midland, Texas
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit, Patrick Blank

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr