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Offline Parnell

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Kirk Side Notch
« on: December 12, 2014, 09:04:11 am »
It's not exactly to the form but I'm really happy with this point.  I feel it's my best to date and things are starting to flow for me.
Mullet gave me a couple of pieces of nice Georgetown the other weekend and I really like the stuff.
Much more control over my percussion and flaking.  I'm gonna probably work the notches a little more this weekend and see if I can get them just a little deeper.  I think I can.  One step where a flake ran out but oh well...

Two things I've changed recently with my knapping are:

1.  Remove thick gold wedding band from cradling hand when using percussion.
2.  Take more time to sharpen my pressure flaker and ABRADE!

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Offline StevenT

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2014, 10:18:13 am »
Killer looking point! And the step just gives it a little character.
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2014, 10:30:56 am »
I have to remove my ring when I use digging bars, axes, sledge hammers and pick axes. I tend to smash my hand if I don't. I'll try that trick, anything could help my skills!
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Offline Wolf Watcher

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2014, 10:43:58 am »
Looks like a keeper! :)  I learned a long time ago not to worry about little problems when the point comes out like this one!  I really like the way it curves from the center to the edge and from the base to the point.  Great job!
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2014, 11:29:47 am »
Thanks guys!

Very happy to hear from you Joe!  How you been buddy?  Hoping to see you in TN this year!
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Offline Chippintuff

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2014, 12:23:29 pm »
It looks good, and I agree with Steven on the hinge.

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2014, 05:08:50 pm »
Looking good!
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2014, 07:02:04 pm »
Nice, I like. ;D Bob
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Offline Tree_Ninja

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2014, 08:20:29 pm »
You don't want gold-plated arrow-heads?  Ever open a beer bottle with the wedding band? 

   My engineer ring used to be a bit too  big for my pinky, then I fell at work.  Now I can't get it off without soap or oil  8).

     
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Offline mullet

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2014, 11:46:48 pm »
Nothing wrong with that one Steve. I lost my Wedding ring off the back of a drill rig outside of Rock Springs, Wyoming in 1977. Haven't had one since. I bang my left pinky finger when I'm percussion flaking.
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Offline knapperboy

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2014, 02:37:41 am »
Oww!!! These comments make me flinch! Smashing fingers! Well I'm glad I'm not old enough for a wedding band yet haha. But fantastic point! Love the color!
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Offline leapingbare

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2014, 02:10:47 am »
2.  Take more time to sharpen my pressure flaker and ABRADE!

 x2

 And taking extra time to set up platforms is also key
 pare those things with good support and your cookin with mow gas.

 nice pont!
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Offline Bone pile

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2014, 11:52:49 am »
yep, lookin' good. nothing wrong with that point.
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Offline Knapper

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Re: Kirk Side Notch
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2014, 05:26:04 pm »
Good advise and better point
Knapper
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