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Offline Zuma

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Tried one of J Crafty's tecniques
« on: April 27, 2014, 12:01:12 pm »
I hope I am not stepping on any toes.
I had a chunky obsidian stemmed point that I was not happy with.
I saw a video Jack has on the web using a technique for thinning bifaces.
I thought It wouldn't help much on obsidian as it pressure flakes pretty good.
I also became aware of some other very good knappers using this technique
when I was in Florida this winter.
Well, I thought I would give it a try.
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Re: Tried one of J Crafty's tecniques
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2014, 12:14:06 pm »
I just drilled a hole at the end of my Ishi Stick and looped it
 to my right leg with a rawhide lace. I epoxied the copper faker.
I hit the ferrel with an old soldering iron that I use as a copper bopper and abrader. Any billet would work but the iron is narrow enough to hit the flaker tip if I want.
The method worked very well,. Actually to well as I got lots of overshots.
I like it as a method. No problem doing this completely Abo.
Thanks Jack Crafty!
Zuma
« Last Edit: April 27, 2014, 12:30:35 pm by Zuma »
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Re: Tried one of J Crafty's tecniques
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2014, 04:07:21 pm »
I've overshot a flake into my finger using that technique.
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Re: Tried one of J Crafty's tecniques
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2014, 04:36:15 pm »
Best method I've found to really get them thin, with a minimum of breakage.    Thank you Jackcrafty.

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Re: Tried one of J Crafty's tecniques
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2014, 07:41:31 pm »
I've overshot a flake into my finger using that technique.

I remember you doing it at Dade City but missed the blood. dern, lol
Ed are you at an event this weekend? Hope you are haveing a ball.

Glad to see you have tried it xin.
Zuma
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Re: Tried one of J Crafty's tecniques
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2014, 08:32:38 pm »
Don; there was blood, finally had to use Bone's super glue. I'll be heading to The Classic Wednesday afternoon.
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Re: Tried one of J Crafty's tecniques
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2014, 11:08:20 pm »
What's that saying? You can't teach an old dog indirect percussion. :o

Good to see you're experimenting with new techniques.
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Re: Tried one of J Crafty's tecniques
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2014, 11:19:36 pm »
Errrr,
Old dog you say? Hold that for the REV.
LOL
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Re: Tried one of J Crafty's tecniques
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2014, 12:38:43 am »
 :)
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