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Offline jeffp51

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two points on a campout
« on: October 21, 2017, 08:12:19 pm »
My oldest son is leaving soon for two years in Brazil.  So for fall break he and I headed into the mountains to do some fishing and have some one-on-one time.  I caught 10 fish the first day, so the second day, I watched him fish while I knapped these points.  It was my first go at mahogany obsidian, and it fought me the whole way.  the stone is more brittle than I am used to, and I needed really strong platforms to avoid step fractures.  It turned out much better than I expected after the first couple of percussion blows, although I had to give up some length.

The blue point is aquarium glass, which flaked smooth as butter by comparison.  It was one of those days where I begin to think I am starting to get the hang of it.  A little bit.

Offline Parnell

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Re: two points on a campout
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2017, 08:04:27 am »
I like those, very nice.  Sounds like a great trip with your son, as well.

That blue aquarium glass looks great.  Aquarium glass? 
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Re: two points on a campout
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2017, 09:41:21 am »
Looking good Jeff. I have the same problem with the Mahogany Obsidian. I've figured out how to work it. Like you said you have to set up strong platforms or it will crush or hinge. My biggest problem now is getting it as sharp as I'd like. Hope your son enjoys his time in Brazil
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: two points on a campout
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2017, 11:59:07 am »
Jeff, they look pretty good to me!  Just have to practice more on these warm Indian Summer days!  Sounds like you had a good trip all together.
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Offline selfbow joe

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Re: two points on a campout
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2017, 06:14:56 pm »
They both look great.

Offline jeffp51

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Re: two points on a campout
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2017, 07:01:01 pm »
Thanks guys.  Parnell, I got both pieces of rock from Redhand in the last rock swap.  The aquarium glass is from decorative pieces that go into an aquarium

Offline Bone pile

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Re: two points on a campout
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2017, 05:35:53 am »
yep you got the hang of it,good ones
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Offline Sparrow

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Re: two points on a campout
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2017, 06:21:27 pm »
I like'em  !  '  Frank
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Offline JEB

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Re: two points on a campout
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2017, 07:51:16 pm »
Very nice.  Wire wrap the light colored point and make a necklace for him to wear while gone.  Every time he looks at it he will remember him and his pop on that fishing trip.

Offline Zuma

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Re: two points on a campout
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2017, 09:08:00 pm »
How did I miss these two fantastic points?
Well done Jeff
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