Drill an Dovetail

[Outbackbob48]

Todays knapping, always wanted to attempt a drill, anyway here's my attempt. Really not to sure what all these drills were used for. Friend of mine tryed using them in a pump drill an said most of his attempts broke the bit almost every time , Maybe they were used like an awl . Anyways thanks for lookin. Bob

[Tower]

Those are pretty. What's the material?

[Outbackbob48]

Tower, both pieces are west texas flint I got from Elmirino (Kinley Coyan). Some sweet knappin rock.  Bob

[Tower]

I'll agree with ya on that. He has some real nice stone, especially when it has a little pink in it.

[Jimbob]

Those look real nice!! Nice work.  I think that the drills were used in soft material.

[bowtarist]

I like em, and that hatchet too.  I'll have to try one of those.  Try the drill in some bone. dpg

[cowboy]

Looks good Bob! I'm liking that hawk too..

[jamie]

well done bob, me like

[madcrow]

Those are both sweet looking.  I've made a few drills before and only broke two.  One had a freeze fracture and I made the other too thin.

[mullet]

Looking good, Bob. I've got one I made from Onadoga and have been using it for years without it breaking.

[Pappy]

Very nice Bob,love the hawk also.
   Pappy