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Offline bubby

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another rhyolite point
« on: February 16, 2011, 09:37:23 pm »
here's another rhyolite point pressher flaked from a slab, just under 3" long by 3/4" wide


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Re: another rhyolite point
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2011, 09:43:16 pm »
 That's a nice point, matches the brick you're standing on.  ;)
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Re: another rhyolite point
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2011, 10:04:35 pm »
Neat looking point! Looks tough, but like the color.


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Re: another rhyolite point
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2011, 11:58:51 am »
Where did you get that red rhyolite i get some from Arrapaho and it is Dark Green and gray. that point is sweet.
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Re: another rhyolite point
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2011, 03:41:32 pm »
warhawk, I get it at a local gem store where the owner is a knapper, here's some more rhyolite slabs I got there
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Re: another rhyolite point
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2011, 03:49:21 pm »
they are awesome. How about i teleport to your local ahh i forgot that does not work. thks for showing them to us.
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Offline Tower

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Re: another rhyolite point
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2011, 03:56:56 pm »
Nice looking point. Fantastic color. I haven't had the pleasure of knapping rhyolite yet.
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Re: another rhyolite point
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2011, 06:03:13 pm »
Nice point! And those are some very unique slabs! Boy, wouldn't I like to get my grubby paws on some of that ;D.
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Re: another rhyolite point
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2011, 06:25:53 pm »
Amazing stuff. 8)
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Re: another rhyolite point
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2011, 10:06:01 pm »
 I just got my 10", oil bath saw, ahhhh :)
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