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Offline MWirwicki

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Flintknapping at the Classic
« on: April 24, 2013, 09:48:10 am »
I'd like to spend some time this year in the pit learning the craft.  Any help will be appreciated.  I have some rocks and knapping tools that I'm bringing along.  I have no boppers or billets so I may be looking for some.
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Offline gothmog

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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2013, 10:22:52 am »
Matt Ill sit right there beside ya.  Got tools a couple years ago, and a couple pounds of rock and assorted glass, but I've yet to sit down and really try to learn down there.  I say every year I'm gonna, but the siren song of the bow shop keeps pulling me away.  Lets get some education!
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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2013, 10:48:30 am »
There is plenty of room and plenty of people willing to help ya all.  I spent about 12 hours a day there last year and loved every minute of it.  It was just the opposite for me, the pop pop pop and whack whack whack of the rock was more than I could stand, I couldn;t do much else but knapp.   ;D  I hope it's a very similar year this year, save me a seat, I'll be there Wednesday night! dpg
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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2013, 12:05:33 pm »
You need another hoby Matt. ;) :)
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Offline Will H

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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2013, 01:31:07 pm »
I'll be down from wendsday on. I'll try and give a couple pointers when I can break away from my other duties as a working member ;)
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Offline gothmog

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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2013, 01:42:50 pm »
I'd happily take some pointers from ya Will.  I've seen some of your handiwork.
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2013, 04:39:10 pm »
I will be in the pit  thurs  thru Sunday. I have been to the classic 4 yrs an have only shot the course 1-1/2 times. I'm not addicted to knapping , really I can stop anytime :o :o See ya all thurs morning. Later Bob
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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2013, 05:11:18 pm »
Matt let me know if you want to go ABO... "Authentic Bopper Operator"
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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2013, 10:23:01 pm »
Matt, you would definitely be in the right pit to start knapping. Lots of talent under one roof!

Hope to see you in the pit!

Tracy
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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2013, 11:25:57 pm »
Matt; I'm not anywhere good but I'll help between being a Social Butterfly. ;D
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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2013, 12:52:25 am »
MAN I WANT TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2013, 01:57:17 am »
The pit is where I spend most of my time at the classic.  I will be arriving Wednesday afternoon.  I'll help whoever asks me, and then gives me a cookie (or similar treat).    ;D ;D
See you guys there!
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2013, 08:35:18 am »
Thanks guys!  I've got a week down there.  Looking forward to it.
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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2013, 10:46:51 am »
Hope there's room for me in there with all the chips flying.Pat what kind of cookies you like?
Hope to see yall Thurs.
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Re: Flintknapping at the Classic
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2013, 10:52:49 am »
Wow, the chipping roster is really starting to load up with heavy hitters!! Not sure if I'll be makin or watching!  :o Sure looking forward to spending some time with y'all!

Scott
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