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Offline gstoneberg

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Dacite - Love It
« on: August 12, 2012, 12:31:37 am »
I have a precious little bit of dacite.  Every now and then I take out a spall and remind myself how nice this stuff is to work.  The piece I picked up looked like a blade off a core, both ends were pretty curved.  Had to lose a little length to get the preform flat but then there was a ridge down one side the entire length.  I really didn't want to lose the width it was going to take to get the edge turned so I could drive flakes through it.  So, I set up a platform on the point and went for a flute...



Did I say how much I love this stuff?  Once the high ridge was gone it was reasonably easy to make a hunting point out of it, came out 125gr on the button.  Stemmed points are fast becoming my favorites.





Wish I had more of this stuff.  OK, back to flint.

George
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2012, 12:54:52 am »
That's a fine stemmed point George! One to be proud of!
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Offline nclonghunter

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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2012, 02:21:38 am »
Very nice point, I too like dacite. Just do not have access to it in NC. At least not in that quality.
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2012, 04:18:28 am »
sweet one George, Bub
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2012, 10:09:35 am »
fantastic job george
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2012, 10:37:18 am »
Beautiful work on that piece. Great flaking!

Scott
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2012, 11:43:34 am »
Very nice point. Love Dacite !  '  Frank
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2012, 12:25:51 pm »
Man, George your points are coming out fantastic!  After coming back after a few months off, it's amazing to see how much better you've gotten at flintknapping!

I apologize I wasn't able to get out there yesterday.  I had to do some work in the garage in the morning, and the heat got to me.  I had a BAD migraine the rest of the day...bummer.  We'll make it happen soon though, now that I have a vehicle. 
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2012, 03:54:27 pm »
That is a beautiful point.  The first photo reminded me of the work that flintknappers did to make gun flints.  They would drive longer versions of that piece, and then chop it into segments...the best having a functional edge on either side. 
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2012, 04:36:19 pm »
Thanks all,

Quote from: crumrw on August 12, 2012, 12:25:51 pm
I apologize I wasn't able to get out there yesterday.  I had to do some work in the garage in the morning, and the heat got to me.  I had a BAD migraine the rest of the day...bummer.  We'll make it happen soon though, now that I have a vehicle. 

No problem Ricky, I didn't get home from hog hunting until 4am yesterday. I was a zombie for much of the day.
Any time you can get here will be great.

George
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Offline maddog314

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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2012, 05:50:36 pm »
Verywell played!!
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Offline Bone pile

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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2012, 11:36:13 am »
Black butter ,one of my favorite materials to work.You made a killer point ,nice job
Roger
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2012, 11:50:47 am »
Nice one, George.If you want some dacite contact Brian Melton, (vinemaplebows). he's sending me a box this week.
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2012, 01:11:34 pm »
Very nice. 8) 8)
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Re: Dacite - Love It
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2012, 07:49:38 pm »
That is a nice.  You did it good..
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