Author Topic: evolution of a blade (pic heavy!)- completed (Read 3372 times)

Stringman · « **on:** September 23, 2012, 01:28:01 pm »

Not sure if this is gonna be helpful, but I just thought I would throw this out there.

Someone asked me what was my technique for holdin and working a biface with percussion. I have learned to hold on the outside of my leg and try to keep my swing more consistent.

Stringman · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2012, 01:31:24 pm »

Find a ridge, grind he platform, hit and continue.

Stringman · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2012, 01:33:33 pm »

Be careful on the tips! Adjust ur swing so u don't overstrike.

Stringman · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2012, 03:11:44 pm »

Then all that left is pressure and clean up work.

maddog314 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2012, 03:26:13 pm »

Hafted pics?

This is sweet. YOu do great work thank you for the pics....
Micah

TRACY · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:43:22 pm »

Nice series of pics showing the reduction process Scott. That blade thinned real nice! Well done man!

Tracy

gstoneberg · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2012, 12:17:46 am »

Really nice work!! I wish I could reduce them like that.

George

Tower · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2012, 12:29:56 am »

Beautiful blade! Love the pics of the reduction stages.

soy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2012, 05:33:29 am »

Thanks! It is working better...kinda...than what i was doing before...still braking the snot out pf everything i touch broke the last 7 out of 7 ...its a love hate relationship this flint knapping

thanks for the help

jamie · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:07:24 am »

very cool series of pics.

bowtarist · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2012, 12:32:34 pm »

neat post! dpg

JackCrafty · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2012, 12:43:15 pm »

Stringman · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2012, 05:14:41 pm »

Thanks guys. When I get a chance I'll take some pics while hafting it up. Just like everything else theres a thousand ways to do it. This is just the one I've been using.

Soy- I still bust now and then as well. Seems like the more rock layin at my feet the less careful I am. $:-\$

Scott

Stringman · « **Reply #13 on:** September 25, 2012, 01:34:10 pm »

I use alot of deer antler for handles cause thats what I have and I like the way it looks. Most of the process and materials are natural or hand tools. The one exception would be the belt sander.

Stringman · « **Reply #14 on:** September 25, 2012, 01:39:45 pm »

For the glue I prefer pine pitch. Its easy to work with and clean up is simple. Also if you need to adjust after it sets up just put a little heat to it and push the blade or point into position.