I started breaking some rock tonight-First question

[osage outlaw]

I finally got a chance to sit down and start learning how to knap.  I started with a piece of flint that I picked up from the floor of the knapping pit at the Classic.  I am saving the stuff I bought from Leapingbare until I get a little better.  I used a small hammer stone and started making some flakes.  I didn't end up with anything, but I think I was starting to figure it out.  Sometimes I would try to imagine where the flake would come off at and when I hit it, it was just how I had thought.  And other times, I would hit it and nothing would happen, or it would stop halfway where I wanted it to go.  I am trying to get some tools together.  I picked up 3 copper pipe caps, 1/2, 3/4, and 1".  I got them rounded out and tomorrow I am melting some led in them.  I have some hickory for the handles.  I want to make an ishi stick also.  I watched some of Jack Crafty's videos at work last night.  WOW.  Thanks JustinNC for giving me some tips at the Classic. 

[Tower]

Knap-on it's the only way you learn the trade.

[JustinNC]

Clint that's what it takes, breaking rock.

I don't know much, but I do know I have improved in what little I've knapped since I got home. At least my stuff is thin enough to break now lol.

[cowboy]

That reminds me of years ago when I was sitting in the back of the crew truck at a hotel in Leredo chippin rock. People were walking by staring or actually stopping to ask what the hell I was doing . Keep on breaking those rocks, you'll learn it just like everybody else..

[Ncsnipe]

I've been trying to save my better rock for later, but I've got to tell you that it's harder to get lower quality rock to do what you want. I think it's all right to figure out platforms and support on, but it's hard to get a point out of poorer quality rock when you are just starting out. It can get frustrating.

[criveraville]

Clint, you got some Texas rock headed your way real soon

I expect to see points as soon ad I saw em from Ken75

[flungonin]

Is there only certain rock that you heat or can you heat all of it. If heated, what temp? I have Flint, Red Jasper, and Mahogany.

[osage outlaw]

I can't wait to start busting that Texas rock.  Thanks again.


I got to work on some copper boppers.  I rounded the caps out and filled them halfway with lead then used epoxy to glue the 1/2" cap onto the hickory handle.  This is what I ended up with.  Does it look like it will work?  I wanted to check before I did the 3/4" and the 1" caps.

[mullet]

Ooooohh, that's a little small. Clint, I've actually learned more by destroying good rock.

[criveraville]

clint,

Here is what you have coming.. It's in the mail.. Box weighs 50 lbs and 3 oz.... 

The big rock is a pretty color with peach colored middle.. Have fun