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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Utah Stones
« on: July 21, 2014, 11:20:59 pm »
Just wondering if anyone has any info on locations to gather workable stone in Utah? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2014, 11:58:27 am »
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=38062.0

As to where in the state, that I don't know.

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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2014, 12:16:11 pm »
Thanks. I had previously looked at that link. From other resources I have heard that some of the areas don't have great stone. It is there, but I guess It is not great for knapping. I was looking more for someone that has gone out and collected stone and worked it. Just trying to get more materials to make things, and possibly trade. Thanks again.
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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2014, 12:56:05 pm »
Good rock can be elusive. Usually in isolated pockets. The list on that link for IL is so long and yet I feel like there's is next to no local stone to find in my area.

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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2014, 07:01:14 pm »
I was given some Obsidian when I was working in Pocatello, Idaho. It's not that far from Utah. And I got a lot of Ob's from Justin Snyder living in southern Utah.
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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2014, 07:08:15 pm »
I liked the Utah obsidian from Justin about the best of any I've ever knapped.
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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2014, 07:36:40 pm »
Obsidian can be found East of Hwy 257, east of the south end of Sevier Lake, south of Delta.  Start looking east of the row fence.  It will become more plentiful as you approach the hills.  Good luck

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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2014, 07:47:21 pm »
Broadcasting where to pick up free/good stone for knapping usually ends up causing the elimination of the stone within a short time.   ;)

I always recommend looking in landscape supply yards or rock shops first.  Then attend a knap-in or two.  I'm sure there are plenty of knappers in Utah.

Here's a link:

http://www.lehi-ut.gov/discover/hutching-museum/events-workshops/
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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2014, 11:26:00 pm »
I read up on a bunch of different links of where to find stone, and the issue I run into is it would be cheaper to pay $4 a pound than waste $100 in gas to go an hour and a half each way and possibly not find anything.
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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2014, 12:34:06 am »
It's true.  Buying stone is often cheaper, even when you know where to find free stone.

I know of a couple good spots but they are 2 and 3 hours away for a total of 4 to 6 hours round trip.  And even if I load up with 200 pounds, I usually can only use 1/4 of the stone after removing the cortex and bad areas.
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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2014, 02:09:03 am »
There is a knapp in every month at the university museum in salt lake.  You could try there.  I'm not sure how far away you are from there but I'm sure someone there could be of great help.  I have always wanted to go to one but never have had the time.  I am only three hours away but it never seems to work out.

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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2014, 10:58:25 am »
I am only about 15 minutes away from there (I live in Sandy). I would love to check one out, the one in Lehi is about the same distance away. My goal is to have arrows, points and a bow ready for the 2015 elk hunt. I think it would be the ultimate feat to make a bow and arrows and take big game.
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Re: Utah Stones
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2014, 01:59:36 am »
Take a look around. You'll almost always find quartzite if you're in to tough stuff. There might be some Oolitic deposits, but is also incredibly tough. If you get a chance, take a trip to Wyoming, plenty of rock to break up there!