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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: CDC1911 on March 04, 2017, 09:38:57 pm

Title: Just Start Over?
Post by: CDC1911 on March 04, 2017, 09:38:57 pm

So I've started trying to create a point, but I'm not sure what to do about the curve. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: Chippintuff on March 04, 2017, 10:45:33 pm

I don't know about your knapping skills, but that one can be managed. The end that is furthest from your finger could lose a little from the concave side and be almost straight. It is a lot like knappping a bottle bottom.

WA

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: CDC1911 on March 05, 2017, 02:43:56 am

I have no skills, just got some tools and rocks. It seems that every piece I start with is curved and even though I can shape it I can't seem to work out the curve or thickness. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: GlisGlis on March 05, 2017, 07:01:48 am

there is a flat point in your rock
you have to learn to deal with concave side removing material    :K   ;)
there are alot of good video on youtube
search for JackCrafty or Paleoman52 just to name the first 2 that came in mind

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: CDC1911 on March 05, 2017, 09:28:48 am

OK, I see the area you are talking about and I'll look up those guys on YouTube. Thanks!

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: jeffp51 on March 05, 2017, 06:44:29 pm

That looks like all the bottle bottoms I practice on.

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: Chippintuff on March 05, 2017, 09:38:32 pm

CDC, if you can link up with a knapper for even a few minutes, he/she can show you a lot about that flake. It is next to impossible to straighten it if you don't know how, but it is pretty easy if you do know how. Try to find a knapper close to you. If you are anywhere near Bryan/College Station, TX, I'll be glad to help you out.

WA

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: Parnell on March 06, 2017, 09:30:35 am

Or you could steam it for about an hour and put it in a vice to straighten it out. ;D

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: Zuma on March 06, 2017, 09:17:19 pm

Quote from: Parnell on March 06, 2017, 09:30:35 am

Or you could steam it for about an hour and put it in a vice to straighten it out. ;D

Gosh, did you move to California? >:D
Zuma

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: CDC1911 on March 09, 2017, 09:36:50 am

I'm in north Florida and so far I have not found anyone in my area that does flintknapping.

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: Sasquatch on March 09, 2017, 11:42:24 am

Mullet, and Primitive Tim knapp and live in Florida

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: mullet on March 09, 2017, 12:50:26 pm

And Parnell and Bonepile.

Title: Re: Just Start Over?
Post by: Zuma on March 09, 2017, 09:30:45 pm

Why did you miss the meet at Sopchoppy. Check for events.
Zuma