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Offline TimPotter

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Re: Igneous celt and adze: Mississippian bow project prep!
« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2016, 05:42:13 pm »
I really like how you are going about this project. Thank you for posting your progress.
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Offline GreenwoodBlacksmith

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Re: Igneous celt and adze: Mississippian bow project prep!
« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2016, 10:12:09 am »
This is awesome!  I have a strong desire to do a similar project myself.  Thanks for the inspiration!
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Re: Igneous celt and adze: Mississippian bow project prep!
« Reply #17 on: December 24, 2016, 09:15:14 am »
cool stuff. I have a Comanche buddy who told me that 120 to 150 grit was as smooth as a traditional item could have been made back in the day. Yours are looking good.
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Offline EdwardS

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« Reply #18 on: December 24, 2016, 05:43:50 pm »
I've seen stuff in the museum glass smooth before, so I know it's possible given time and a good grindstone.  Question is would they, and I can't answer that definitively.
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Offline swamp monkey

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« Reply #19 on: December 27, 2016, 02:52:55 pm »
I have handled museum collection celts and the business ends were really smooth. Some of that is due to effort up front but some of it is from use. 
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