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Offline Outbackbob48

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1/2 Andice
« on: April 10, 2012, 06:31:35 pm »
First I would like to thank Will for inspiring me to attempt a deep notched andice style point, I broke the first ear off at about the 1/2" deep mark so it actually was just a practice shot at the second notch, no pressure so of course it went fairly easy, Will, critique appreciated or any tips, and again thanks for the push. later Bob

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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2012, 06:59:56 pm »
Ouch :o
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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2012, 07:39:21 pm »
Looks like a real one. ;D
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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2012, 08:05:39 pm »
I'm thinking that would make a dandy little neck knife.  :laugh:
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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2012, 10:54:19 pm »
Well it WAS looking good Bob :D. I'm with Eddie - broken points all over them fields for that very reason... Learning curve :(. Keep on keepin on...
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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2012, 11:19:14 pm »
Pretty material too ! I broke about everything I touched yesterday. Bad Ju Ju '  Frank
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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2012, 12:10:23 am »
Looks pretty good Bob! I think one thing that should help you out is to keep your notches wide by cleaning out your corners with a horseshoe nail notcher. Try not to let them taper as much as you did on your first try. Also the thinner you can make your preform the easier it is to get em real deep but I've found as long you keep your platform below center you can notch up to 1/4" thick points 1 1/4" deep. You just make your notches a little wider in relationship to your point. As for your ear blowing off.... You just have to remember to check where your edge is and never try to hit your punch above center. Do whatever it takes to keep it below center, if that means taking another flake from the same side you just did or filing the platform ALOT to get it below centerline. The main thing is dont give up. Once you do it successfully you'll be hooked ;) that's my 50cents. Hope it helps :)
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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2012, 12:58:08 am »
OUCH!!! Still looks pretty good though minus the snapped part.  I guess thats just part of the game though. 8)
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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2012, 02:25:03 am »
Bummer.  It was looking good to.  Is that pedernales?  Josh

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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2012, 07:19:44 am »
that's a shame, was lookin' good, Bub
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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2012, 08:55:20 am »
Nice one Bob,I seen one that looked a lot like last Saturday made by Will. ;) :) :)
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Re: 1/2 Andice
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2012, 11:58:37 am »
Looks like you got it now Bobby!  Lookin good, better luck next time. dp
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