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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Stringman on April 10, 2013, 11:55:05 am

Title: Couple corner notched
Post by: Stringman on April 10, 2013, 11:55:05 am

I made the smaller corner notch first this morning. Then I picked up a palm sized spall with the idea of making a basal notch andice. After thinning, I started punch notching and quickly blew both sides out. So I trimmed it down and salvaged the piece with corner notches. Guess it helps to stay flexible!  ::)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/F2705892-BBCC-496E-8D41-3448669B11BA-1939-000003813DAC6EBC_zps86d61930.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/F4A21749-6535-45B9-A754-FA2535D83FBC-1939-0000038143CFF0B2_zps43a3516e.jpg)

Scott

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: bowtarist on April 10, 2013, 03:00:11 pm

Those are both punch notched?

You've been a machine lately!!  Nice work, I like the "eye" on the right one. dpg

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: Stringman on April 10, 2013, 03:50:33 pm

Thanks Derik. Actually, I notched both of these with pressure, but I tried punching the right one before changing direction. Need to work on the punching a little more I guess.

Scott

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: Outbackbob48 on April 10, 2013, 03:52:53 pm

Scott, nice save, great lookin material, Burlinton?

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: Stringman on April 10, 2013, 04:27:50 pm

Yep, or at least, what passes for Burlington in my part of the country. I find it in the creeks and heat it in the kiln. If I go to a show and see Burlington for sale, it never looks like my stuff. Think I've heard it called high ridge before, but I just call it brown CO. 

Scott

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: TRACY on April 10, 2013, 06:44:52 pm

Good looking points Scott ! Maybe Will will get a short break and demonstrate successful punch notching at the Classic :)

Tracy

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: Ifrit617 on April 10, 2013, 06:57:39 pm

Very Very nice points Scott, love the smaller one particularly.

Jon

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: Will H on April 10, 2013, 07:00:27 pm

VERY nice! Like the others said, you are a machine! :) I'm sure I'll get some pit time in, probably a little later in the evenings... and anyone that comes early. I'll be there from Tuesday night on.

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: Stringman on April 10, 2013, 07:26:39 pm

Really looking forward to it Will. I should be there Thursday around noon and plan to spend some time in the pit. I'll bring a little of my rock down so you all can get a taste of it.

Scott

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: Trapper Rob on April 10, 2013, 08:22:07 pm

Nice points.
Rob

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: mullet on April 10, 2013, 09:31:31 pm

I wouldn't mind your "blowouts", at all, Scott. I'll see you in the pit, too.

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: Tower on April 11, 2013, 03:00:59 am

Nice clean notches. Two well made points  always a fan.

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: soy on April 11, 2013, 03:03:20 am

Quote from: Tower on April 11, 2013, 03:00:59 am

Nice clean notches. Two well made points  always a fan.

X2

Title: Re: Couple corner notched
Post by: JackCrafty on April 11, 2013, 07:29:49 pm

Excellent flaking patterns on those!  8)