Deerhunter's flintknapping thread

[Deerhunter21]

with the money i got for my birthday, if i use it all, I can get 20# of Georgetown tab from Neolithics. Its called Raw Rock so i dont know but ill get some. I also dont know how to spall so... I could get my flintknapping buddy to do it for me and try to teach me... but I can go through 20# in a heartbeat. Ill go slow and carefully then and make sure to set my platforms up.   

[bjrogg]

Great advice from Steve. I totally understand the rock delima you have Russell. I and I'm sure most everyone made a lot of gravel. Then I tried making my gravel into anything I could. Eventually I made my gravel into something. I still have so much to learn. I do wish I had someone close by to knap with. The thing about this is even when you know what your supposed to do which sometimes I don't. You still have to execute it exactly right. The stone isn't very forgiving.
Bjrogg

[Deerhunter21]

Yeah, nebraska has no rock at all . only rock to be seen is a six hour drive away up in niobrarra, and that stuffs pretty rare too. I had the pleasure of working some Tallahata and that was amazing. its weird to work for sure but once you get used to it... Its sooooooo nice!

[Parnell]

So Georgetown is basically "good to go" when you get it.  You don't need to heat treat and go through all that as it already works like heat treated rock. IMO it's the ideal rock, except it only comes in one color!

I think you'll find that there will be many workable spalls and flakes to really spike your learning curve with.  I'd argue, more so than with any other rock when beginning.

[bjrogg]

So Georgetown is basically "good to go" when you get it.  You don't need to heat treat and go through all that as it already works like heat treated rock. IMO it's the ideal rock, except it only comes in one color!

I think you'll find that there will be many workable spalls and flakes to really spike your learning curve with.  I'd argue, more so than with any other rock when beginning.

I know I'd really like to try it.
Bjrogg

[Deerhunter21]

another question, whats the difference between a bopper and hammerstone? i like a hammerstone for early reduction and bopper for fine reduction.

[bjrogg]

another question, whats the difference between a bopper and hammerstone? i like a hammerstone for early reduction and bopper for fine reduction.

As far as I know. One is copper and one is a stone. They both come in different shapes and sizes. Hammer stones can be harder or softer stone to.
Bjrogg

[mullet]

let me give you an idea of what your gravel pile may look like once you get started. The dark gray rock is Georgetown and it's easy to spall.

[Outbackbob48]

Eddie, better order some rock looks like your running a little low Bob

[Parnell]

Ha!  Gotta love it!  How many years worth is that Eddie?

[mullet]

Since 2004 Steve. I told the wife I was going to start Flat Rate boxing choice flakes and offer up for trades to get the pile lower.

[Deerhunter21]

I had to sweep up my pile but it was like 6" by 2'. I love knapping...

Hey eddie, about the flat rate boxing...   

[Marc St Louis]

Since 2004 Steve. I told the wife I was going to start Flat Rate boxing choice flakes and offer up for trades to get the pile lower.

Please let me know if you do 

[bjrogg]

Since 2004 Steve. I told the wife I was going to start Flat Rate boxing choice flakes and offer up for trades to get the pile lower.

Please let me know if you do 

Me too. That looks like more than just a gravel pile.
Bjrogg

[Deerhunter21]

Since 2004 Steve. I told the wife I was going to start Flat Rate boxing choice flakes and offer up for trades to get the pile lower.

Please let me know if you do 

Me too. That looks like more than just a gravel pile.
Bjrogg

Me too!!