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Offline Spotted Dog

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first non preform point HELP PLEASE
« on: October 23, 2015, 03:08:21 pm »

ok , I know this ain't Purdy but my first attempt to do an ABO point. I know the abrader is from a grinding wheel :o
Comments please.
From a Burlington flake I had.

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Offline Ed Brooks

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Re: first non preform point
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2015, 03:10:25 pm »
looks like a killer from here. Ed
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Offline nclonghunter

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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2015, 03:28:08 pm »
I really like Burlington and Keokuk for points..

Your point is ready for an arrow...looks great to me.

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Offline le0n

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Re: first non preform point
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2015, 03:42:34 pm »
that looks pretty to me.

excellent work 8)

also, that burlington looks just like the keokuk i have.
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Offline Spotted Dog

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Re: first non preform point
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2015, 03:53:36 pm »
Thanks guys. got some flakes and stuff coming Tom.
I hope to get more practice in soon.

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Offline Majuba Tom

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Re: first non preform point
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2015, 06:29:31 pm »
That looks good to me. Thanks for posting
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Offline Spotted Dog

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Re: first non preform point
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2015, 08:35:20 pm »
I got into my fire making kits and found that piece. Man the chips go everywhere.
I think , at least hope I like this. To be able to make my own points. :laugh:
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Offline Spotted Dog

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« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2015, 02:22:41 pm »
Got the box of goodies from Tom. Now for some learnin.
Thanks Tom.

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Offline Majuba Tom

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Re: first non preform point
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2015, 05:20:01 pm »
No problem. Enjoy! ;D
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Offline caveman2533

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Re: first non preform point
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2015, 08:13:12 pm »
Thats a great start, keep at it and don't give up. Study it and learn the techniques and it will get easier.
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: first non preform point
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2015, 09:41:45 pm »
Dan the only thing I can see wrong with it is there's no blood on it.
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Offline Spotted Dog

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« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2015, 12:19:21 pm »
Thanks guys. I am having trouble with pressure flaking. How to discern platforms.  Maybe my lighting is bad.
I abrade but can't seem to get a flake . Only tiny chips. Of coarse I'm working on small stuff. Help Please.
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Offline le0n

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Re: first non preform point HELP PLEASE
« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2015, 01:28:57 pm »
Could be the angle of attack, could be the energy you're applying,  could be the tine quality, could be the supporting of the piece, could be a weak platform, could be the grain of the rock. Any of these variables (and more) can easily play a role in what's happening.

Show us the before and after edge you attempt to flake. Show us the resulting tiny chips.

Take a photo of how you are holding the piece you're working on. Are you bracing on the inside of your legs?

Give as much info as possible.
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Offline le0n

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Re: first non preform point HELP PLEASE
« Reply #13 on: October 26, 2015, 02:07:15 pm »
^^ in for explanation.

also, nice sketch 8)
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Offline Spotted Dog

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Re: first non preform point HELP PLEASE
« Reply #14 on: October 26, 2015, 02:10:17 pm »
I think the angle and support of the piece first and then tine.
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