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Offline Slackbunny

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Beginner Question
« on: September 23, 2011, 08:29:14 pm »
I have not yet tried flintknapping, but after spending a while in this forum, I just have to take a whack at it. There is a lot of ledge around where I live that seems like it would be the cat's ass. It breaks relatively easy and a lot of the time you can find really sharp natural pieces. Would this be a good starting point for me, or should I look for something else?
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Offline Bill Skinner

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Re: Beginner Question
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2011, 10:24:29 pm »
If you can, post a picture, someone might be able to tell you what kind of rock you have.  BTW, where are you?  Bill
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Offline Slackbunny

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Re: Beginner Question
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2011, 11:19:09 pm »
I don't have any pictures at the moment, but I will see if I can remedy that soon. Also I live in Fredericton New Brunswick Canada.

I suppose I should ask, what characteristics am I looking for in particular for something that will lend itself well to flintknapping.
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Offline bowtarist

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Re: Beginner Question
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2011, 04:11:48 am »
stone that flakes with a concoidal (sp?) fracture.  Like a BB hitting glass,  the hertzian cone.
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Re: Beginner Question
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2011, 08:42:38 am »
If it's ledge like i encountered in NH then it won't knap. I don't know whats in your area. Should research chert or lithics in your area you may get a lead.
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Offline jamie

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Re: Beginner Question
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2011, 09:20:23 am »
new brunswick does have chert, but its also a huge area. kinda like saying new england has chert. hit it, if it breaks clean, use it.
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Offline Slackbunny

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Re: Beginner Question
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2011, 03:43:08 pm »
Thanks for the tips guys. I'll be keeping my eye out for rocks this week.
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