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Offline Tower

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large gravel point
« on: October 09, 2012, 05:46:25 pm »
I picked up a large gravel cobble at the companies dirt pit yesterday.  They are everywhere out there. This piece had 3 percussion flakes taken from one side. I picked up my spalling billet to try the stone out. It knapped like glass. I made a rough preform yesterday, & finished it today. This stone was outstanding. I cant imagine why the stone was never finished eons ago. I'm happy with the was this point turned out with raw stone. I hope y'all enjoy.  Tower
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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2012, 05:52:17 pm »
I might work on the tip a little more. Its kinda off.
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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2012, 05:58:51 pm »
Wow, nice work.

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Offline StevenT

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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2012, 06:25:10 pm »
I would be hitting the pit looking for more of that stuff! That is one nice blade. And what's wrong with the tip??? Looks great!

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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2012, 09:42:53 pm »
Dang, that's nice. It looks slick, like it's heat treated.
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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2012, 10:08:25 pm »
That's the pig killer. Very nice point on 
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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2012, 10:54:49 pm »
Man if I worked near good rock like that, I wouldn't get anything done! Very nice point!


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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2012, 12:23:25 am »
Mullet, I had already put wax on it in the photo.
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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2012, 01:20:35 am »
That is a great looking blade. Wow ! '  Frank
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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2012, 09:02:33 am »
I need to get aload of gravel delivered to Fla. ::)Nice blade always enjoy seeing your work ,keep em' comin'
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2012, 10:54:34 am »
you serious!?!?   man!  wish i had that kinda gravel around here!
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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2012, 11:19:51 am »
Thanks for the compliments. Most of the gravel needs heat, but every now & then I find one that dosen't.  I hadn't made anything very large in a while,so I was a little nervous making this one.
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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2012, 12:37:10 pm »
Man that is sweet,very nice work. :)
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Re: large gravel point
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2012, 01:21:45 am »
Wow! Nice! 8)
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