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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Stringman on April 23, 2013, 03:21:48 pm

Title: Uhhh...oops?!?
Post by: Stringman on April 23, 2013, 03:21:48 pm

I coulda stopped. I told myself to stop. I was thinkin seriously about stopping...but I didn't stop.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/6EACF317-5E80-4C2F-A1E0-C8C97FB4499A-2404-00000397FB18C1A2_zps3eccae7b.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/4EF62D5C-886F-4591-B92C-64836779AEC4-2404-00000397F57B2003_zpsd8b6d463.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/3721B6E7-7FD6-416D-BECC-1CF6F1756249-2404-00000397F00A05C4_zpse40c9e49.jpg)

So, now what... Any suggestions? (other than stop sooner next time.)  :-\

Scott

Title: Re: Uhhh...oops?!?
Post by: Will H on April 23, 2013, 03:40:47 pm

Man that was lookin sweet Scott! It looks to me like the reason they broke is because your punch was slightly above centerline. That's the key to keeping them together, and feeling the rock out. If you think you should stop, then stop. Awesome point all the same!

Title: Re: Uhhh...oops?!?
Post by: 4dog on April 23, 2013, 04:34:07 pm

Im a newb to knapping but,,,,, match the sides,, mebbe. Sucks though.

Title: Re: Uhhh...oops?!?
Post by: bowtarist on April 23, 2013, 04:41:26 pm

I've yet to punch notch, but that was looking great.  Gonna be a long stem point it appears.  ;) dpg

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Post by: Outbackbob48 on April 23, 2013, 07:51:08 pm

Scott, You know if ya want deep notches ya can't stop :o :o. I just can't stop, Oh no Mr. Bill, I can't stop ;D ;D ;D Later Bob, I gotta go an punch some deep notches!

Title: Re: Uhhh...oops?!?
Post by: mullet on April 23, 2013, 10:09:28 pm

Throw it against the wall, that's what I did. ;D

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Post by: Hunts with stone on April 23, 2013, 10:52:49 pm

Looks like it could be a devil face 😈🙌👹. still nice work

Title: Re: Uhhh...oops?!?
Post by: sleek on April 24, 2013, 05:07:46 am

You could haft it as a knife and send it to me :)

Title: Re: Uhhh...oops?!?
Post by: iowabow on April 24, 2013, 05:16:56 pm

Quote from: sleek on April 24, 2013, 05:07:46 am

You could haft it as a knife and send it to me :)

If it were me I would send it to ya FOR SHORE!