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Offline AncientArcher76

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Quartzite broad point!!!! and a Argillite Hawk!!!
« on: July 31, 2013, 06:09:51 am »
Hi guys its been awhile, I wanted to share what I've been up to lately.  I've been learning new Abo  techniques like bipolaring hard rock such as quartzite and argillite..we have a group of guys on PP that all use wood billets to spall and Knapp out blades and points...so needless to say I've converted back to almost 100% Abo methods.. I've even started grinding axes and celts..I have to say using wood is a new addiction and can't believe how good it flakes rock especially hard rock like quartzite.. OK here's some of my recent work...

Russ
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Offline AncientArcher76

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Re: Quartzite broad point!
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2013, 06:55:01 am »
I also want to show u some argillite that I knapped out a hawk blade using dogwood billet then on a whim decided to try grinding for the first time..here's what I got in only half an hours worth of grinding...

Russ
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Offline TRACY

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Re: Quartzite broad point!!!! and a Argillite Hawk!!!
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2013, 09:15:02 am »
Man rock! ;D

Real nice work Russ! Hats off to you, I've tried hammerstones and milky quartz with the rock winning.

Tracy
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Offline Josh B

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Re: Quartzite broad point!!!! and a Argillite Hawk!!!
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2013, 10:46:53 am »
That's impressive!  Nice work!  Josh
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Re: Quartzite broad point!!!! and a Argillite Hawk!!!
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2013, 01:14:01 pm »
Nice, Russ. Good to see you dropping by.
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Offline papoints

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Re: Quartzite broad point!!!! and a Argillite Hawk!!!
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2013, 07:35:00 pm »
I really like the looks of that tough stone.  Nice hawk!
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Offline iowabow

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Re: Quartzite broad point!!!! and a Argillite Hawk!!!
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2013, 12:52:00 am »
Would love to try those dogwood boppers looks like fun.
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Quartzite broad point!!!! and a Argillite Hawk!!!
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2013, 01:54:12 pm »
Nice work.
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Offline AncientArcher76

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Re: Quartzite broad point!!!! and a Argillite Hawk!!!
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2013, 07:18:52 pm »
Thanks for comments

Russ
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