Onondaga point Thin hard and ugly! Afew Recents Added!

[AncientArcher76]

I must have made 100 points from Onondaga and each time I wonder how in the heck did the Iroquios used it so well.  I can make them but they arent as fancy as some of the points I've seen.  Here it is... have a good day!!!

Russ

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[mullet]

I like it, tough stuff.

[FlintWalker]

You're more of a man than I am!  Dang good job.

[cowboy]

Looks like you did alright to me. After watching you spall some out, I could tell it was tough..

[AncientArcher76]

LOL thanks guys!  I feel the need to keep using that stuff and although it aint always the prettiest stuff I like it.  I found Esopus chert and unless there is better stuff out there it is some tough stuff as well.  I am on a quest to find good Normanskill the green stuff and when I do I will be at ease.  The snakehill U might as well just use granite.  I like taking the drive to various spots and location just to look.  I enjoy the quiet time, the scenary and also talk with some of the locals.  Ny state has chert layers and veins over 1000ft thick I bet if we can get to some of that it might be some good grade stuff.  Anyway Thanks again I will put a few better ones up I just wanted to post one real quick.

Russ

[Bill Skinner]

Most stone age cultures started the kids driving flakes for cutting tools.  By the time they were adults, they had been knapping for 10 or 15 years.  Also, they usually only used one or two types of rock , so they worked on the same type of rock all their lives.  And last but not least, they had no pack animals, so they high graded a lot more than we do today.  Bill

[AncientArcher76]

It make sence what u said Bill.  I do like using what naturally occurs in my area.  It may be tough but in the long run it will make me that much better.  I just hope I will be able to knapp the easier stuff after knapping the Onondaga for a long time!  I'll end up breaking a lot of beautiful stone before adjusting back.  Oh well nature of the beast.  Thanks and have a good day!

Russ

[Bill Skinner]

Have you thought about preforming at your quarry site?  If you looked at Jesse's thread, he preformed and spalled right there at the site.  It helps prevent hauling out the rougher stuff.  Incidently, I am a fine one to offer that advice, if I think it's knappable, it goes home with me.  Bill

[AncientArcher76]

Yeah I thought about it but I want to get in and get out!  I drive almost an hour to get there and by the time u bust up a bunch Im either too hot exhausted or ready to go home!  I dont mind dragging back big pieces especially now I bought a truck  I can fit a lot more than in my car.  Have a good day!

Russ

[jamie]

nice looking work russ. give me a buzz. this time my phone crashed and i lost a lot of info. peace

[AncientArcher76]

Hey Jaimie havent talked to u in a bit!  I know u have been busy working .  I 'll give u a shout sometime tomorrow ...Friday28  TTYL

Russ