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Offline iowabow

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Weekend points
« on: March 21, 2011, 12:39:16 pm »
Here are a couple of points I made this weekend. I learn a lot about the varyous qualities of flint.  The point on the left was made from good smooth flint but the two on the right were a little chalky. This made things difficult as I was setting up the point as a preform.  Thinning blows and pressure flake stepped or cruched and made preperation very difficult.  Good flint equals a good times. The second photo is of points I have made in the past month I think.  
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Offline iowabow

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Re: Weekend points
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2011, 12:43:38 pm »
(:::.) The ABO path is a new frontier to the past!

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Re: Weekend points
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2011, 12:43:57 pm »
Those look good!

Offline cowboy

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Re: Weekend points
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2011, 12:46:02 pm »
Those are great John! And your absolutley right about the good solid flint. Can't wait to hear or see the results of your rock blasting ;D.
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Offline JackCrafty

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Re: Weekend points
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2011, 01:05:18 pm »
Wow!  :o
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Weekend points
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2011, 01:18:44 pm »
This is what I think of as the 'Perfect Point'!!!
Well done!!.

If it needs a loving home, I adopt!!! ;D

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Offline jamie

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Re: Weekend points
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2011, 02:52:46 pm »
well done sir
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Re: Weekend points
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2011, 03:39:46 pm »
Good points.I like the serrations on that point.I'm not good at them.
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Offline leapingbare

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Re: Weekend points
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2011, 03:50:07 pm »
Grate Job!
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Offline sailordad

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Re: Weekend points
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2011, 08:31:51 pm »
oh yaaa  now your getting it
you must have some of shannons blood in you
you caught on quick

yup,good material makes it easier to make a pice point for sure
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