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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: nclonghunter on March 05, 2015, 10:24:08 am

Title: Clovis points
Post by: nclonghunter on March 05, 2015, 10:24:08 am

For those of you that can make a Clovis, what method and or jig are you using?

I have tried a couple by striking the prepared tip with a bopper and have had poor results, so I want to try something new. Would like to see some pictures of your results and methods.

Thanks

Title: Re: Clovis points
Post by: mullet on March 05, 2015, 01:35:14 pm

I do what you've been doing or use In-direct percussion after I prepare the nipple.

Title: Re: Clovis points
Post by: Outbackbob48 on March 05, 2015, 05:21:32 pm

Nc, I have fooled around a little bit with both a guillotine and a solberg type jigs, I need to do alot more playing. I have had mixed results, mainly no consistency. No photo of jig but here's a couple of points. Bob   Opps first photo doesn't have a flute :(

Title: Re: Clovis points
Post by: mullet on March 05, 2015, 06:23:50 pm

Nice flutes, Bob. Both sides?

Title: Re: Clovis points
Post by: Outbackbob48 on March 05, 2015, 07:27:07 pm

Eddie, ya both sides see If I can find pic of the other side or maybe still got both points around for another pic. They all got a A&B ;D The last one is a pc of Georgetown and probably my best fluted attempt to date. You need tons of material and your preforms need to be dead on for good results, Hey a little luck doesn't hurt either. :o :o Bob

Title: Re: Clovis points
Post by: nclonghunter on March 05, 2015, 09:16:25 pm

Thanks guys, those look good to me.

I am going to make a jig, I think that's the way to go.

Title: Re: Clovis points
Post by: Bone pile on March 06, 2015, 07:39:04 am

I use direct percussion,the nipple set up is the key. also i don't finish the tip until the flutes  are struck. I wrap the point in my soft leather I use for pressure flaking,hold it tight against my leg and strike the nipple. It takes more than a few times to get comfortable hitting it hard enough. After it's fluted I finish the tip and done.
Roger

Title: Re: Clovis points
Post by: Zuma on March 08, 2015, 01:57:19 pm

I do my flutes like bonepile. I use jean legs for pressure and flutes.
Try using some good Edwards or Georgetown. Mid west cherts flute well also.
Just my opinion--- True Clovis points have hinge fractures, Folsoms have long
thinning flakes like ones produced with jigs. Sure there are Clovis with out hinged
flutes but I think they were always attempting to hinge out.
With percussion make sure your nipple is in line with a center ridge on the biface.
Start with smaller Clovis and work up to Six inchers. lol
Zuma

Title: Re: Clovis points
Post by: cowboy on March 08, 2015, 05:53:17 pm

I built a Solberger not too long ago and am still experimenting when I have a chance. Those turned out nice.

Title: Re: Clovis points
Post by: JackCrafty on March 11, 2015, 08:08:05 pm

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