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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: GooseGossett on April 06, 2013, 05:39:04 pm

Title: Last 2 Points
Post by: GooseGossett on April 06, 2013, 05:39:04 pm
I have been trying Ralph Conrad's method of making a final pass with antler and making my points super sharp.  Although my thickness can still be thinner these are some of the sharpest points I've been making.  I used the same process on my PITH that I sent to Hunts with Stone.  Both are out of Hill Kountry, TX chert.  Not 100% sure exactly what it is and I'll bow to the guys who know their rock.  I just know it's knappable  :laugh:
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Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: Trapper Rob on April 06, 2013, 06:43:13 pm
Nice points really like the last one the way the white spot is on it.
Rob
Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: TRACY on April 08, 2013, 07:12:15 am
Good looking points! Not sure about the material, as long as it works for you call it what you want ;D


Tracy
Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: bowtarist on April 08, 2013, 12:13:03 pm
Lookin good Goose.  Did you change over to all ABO?  dpg
Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: Stringman on April 08, 2013, 12:39:38 pm
Nice points, Goose! Those are looking sharp indeed!

Scott
Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: GooseGossett on April 08, 2013, 03:31:48 pm
Bowtarist: I'm still too cheap to buy any antler billets.  Funds are getting tight as of late with a child due in June and looking for a job but I did have a neighbor give me all his old whitetail antlers that I've been using to pressure flake a bit.  So far I'm doing all copper until the final passes that I use antler.  Just pushing in and twisting.  Not looking to push flakes off.  For me it makes them super sharp compared to what I was making and if anyone has any other tips for sharp points I'm all ears. 
Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: Hunts with stone on April 08, 2013, 08:38:19 pm
Hey goose nice work on those. How are u setting up for the twist or are u just hitting the high spots or Deltas? ~~~~~ this set up would be a clock wise twist rolling into the valleys right.
Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: chief deer on April 09, 2013, 12:42:10 am
Nice points Goose. Didn't get a chance to chip much last time I seen you. Mike
Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: GooseGossett on April 09, 2013, 11:32:04 am
Mike: You're the one my wife has to thank me for my affliction and large rock collection in the garage.   :laugh:

Hunts with stone: I'm just VERY lightly abrade (I'm not sure if Ralph does) and I push in and twist clockwise on the small platforms into the valleys.  It doesn't push more than 1/8"-1/4" flakes off but makes the edge thin and sharp.  Then again I could be doing it all wrong.
Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: Hunts with stone on April 09, 2013, 09:27:50 pm
Thaks goose. I'll get A hold of Ralph see what he says and let you know.
Title: Re: Last 2 Points
Post by: JackCrafty on April 11, 2013, 07:33:50 pm
Edwards chert.  Looks like the kind of stuff that can be found between San Antonio and Junction.

Cool points!  8)