lparker
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Post by lparker on May 27, 2014 12:38:28 GMT -5
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on May 27, 2014 14:51:33 GMT -5
infamous material. some of the finest artifacts are made out of that stuff. And it is colorful. Lucky you.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on May 27, 2014 17:05:09 GMT -5
Just bought 30 pounds......In a couple weeks,I'll probably buy some bigger rough if you still have any left.....
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Post by snowmom on May 27, 2014 17:57:53 GMT -5
fun to doooooo, go to the mines and pick out the stuff yourself (a bit jealous!)
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1nickthegreek
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Post by 1nickthegreek on May 28, 2014 15:32:21 GMT -5
Do you have any tumbler food sizes at all??
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lparker
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Post by lparker on May 29, 2014 9:27:18 GMT -5
I went for cab size or larger for sawing. A big hammer would make tumbler size in a hurry.
Lee#1
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lparker
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Post by lparker on May 29, 2014 9:32:42 GMT -5
I'll be going back there the end of August. Wish I had a converted kiln to heat treat the stuff coming out of that hole the backhoe dug.
Lee #1
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on May 29, 2014 16:16:51 GMT -5
Flint ridge is done at 500-600F. A turkey roaster will handle it. 600 for grainy, 500 for glassy.
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lparker
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Post by lparker on May 30, 2014 13:52:54 GMT -5
You got that right, but all I have is a roaster that goes in the oven - 500 tops. I believe this stuff to be more lower/middle range - 550. Moot point since I can't try it until October when my wife visits my daughter in Colorado  |
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lparker
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Post by lparker on May 30, 2014 14:06:04 GMT -5
yesterday and brought back 100 lbs or so of rock that I'm willing to let go for $4.00 a lb plus shipping. I picked these up at Nether's Farm Sunday afternoon. They are mostly the gray/white and black banded type with some color in some. These pics were taken just after I power-washed them this morning. I'd like to sell them by the random MFRB with about 20 lbs per box. I said I'd "like" to sell them by the MFRB - I'll sell it by the lb plus shipping - it would still be random pieces unless you want the larger ones. LFRB about 30 lbs., for $3.00 a lb plus shipping. |
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hope
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Post by hope on Jun 1, 2014 21:58:44 GMT -5
Great stuff! I have been collecting at the Nether's farm for several years. Everyone should make the trip at least once.
Hope
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tomcloss
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Post by tomcloss on Jun 2, 2014 20:02:54 GMT -5
Good to hear you can still collect there I was hoping to go sometime this month. I heard a rumor that you couldn't collect there anymore. On another note I've heard of heat treating the flint and agates for knapping but not for cabbing. Anyone want to elaborate on why this material might need to be heat treated.
Thanks
Tom
PS I have a kiln and can heat treat some in trade.
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lparker
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Post by lparker on Jun 3, 2014 9:24:23 GMT -5
ceramic or rock kiln? there's a difference. Heat treating changes the crystal structure and often enhances or changes color of rock. Done properly, the rock will flake easier for knapping and have a "slicker" appearance. The main advantage in regards to cabbing is the color change. Kay is happily still collecting money for what you dig. Lee #1 |
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