The knapping diary of a mad man...

[bowmo]

Since I make so many points at times, I figured I'd just create a thread where I can post them all without cluttering up the board.

4 from yesterdays chilly fireside knapping session. Black oil chert, a mostly cortex piece of hornstone, a overshot hunk of Rainy, and a really nice piece of Buffalo River.

[JW_Halverson]

Niiiiiice

[bjrogg]

Really like your stuff bowmo. Very nice scar patterns. I'm still not there yet.
Bjrogg

[Zuma]

Mad,mad you say

[Parnell]

You really do have a touch for those scar patterns.  I've tried before to consolidate my stuff but don't seem to stick to it! 

Looking forward to seeing how it progresses for you.

[bowmo]

Haha. Thanks guys!

Parnell: It's all credited to the magic of using an Ishi stick right. Took me a year or so to figure out the mechanics of how to use my body in relation to the stick but when you finally get it right and learn how to make the right kind of bevel on your continuous platform it's all good. 

[Hawkdancer]

Nice work!  Helps to be warm while chipping, carving, and making bows and arrows!
Hawkdancer

[JEB]

Very nice work. What is the tan material?

[swataramike]

looks like heated tatanka river....

[bowmo]

Jeb: the tan is the heated Buffalo River.

Another fluter for today.

[Zuma]

oh my

[bjrogg]

This is a nice place to start my day bowmo. Thanks for sharing and keep em coming. Goes great with a hot cup of coffee and a beautiful sunrise.
Bjrogg

[swataramike]

pretty sure daniel is pressure flaking those flutes...at least i saw him do it at flint ridge last year...he got so,e fancy lad hand pad he made..its pretty cool and he is also a great natural tool knapper

[Parnell]

Look at those flutes!  Great!

[bowmo]

Well here's everything I've managed to chip so far in 2018. Really wish the temps would climb out the 30's here!