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Post by glennz01 on Nov 14, 2014 2:05:19 GMT -5
Glennz01 Give it a try it is fun and (a workout for me anyways). It pretty cool to see what a person can create if they try and don't give up, if it doesn't turn out the first time. Never give up is one of my motto's for life and you will never know if you can do it if you don't try... Good luck Yeah, i'll do it some time... Slabbing up material is my largest priority (for lapidary) right now. I do have enough material for flint knapping though as its not good for much else. |
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Post by pghram on Nov 16, 2014 22:47:37 GMT -5
Nice points.
Rich
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alan
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Post by alan on Nov 18, 2014 10:02:36 GMT -5
Definitely not a hobby for those who cant stand the sight of blood... Working with obsidian, expect to see it regularly
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Nov 18, 2014 10:29:13 GMT -5
It helps to use heat treated material if it's not obsidian. The flakes will come off longer and easier. You can purchase heat treated material or do it yourself. You tube has info. on the subject.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 18, 2014 10:55:35 GMT -5
It helps to use heat treated material if it's not obsidian. The flakes will come off longer and easier. You can purchase heat treated material or do it yourself. You tube has info. on the subject. I have a buddy heat treat my stuff(James),but will give it a try on my own soon.............I have the equipment now to play around with... Usually flint and agate get treated with my stuff........ I have someone knap for me,but want to get into the hobby too..Tried obsidian a few times and yes,you see blood..LMAO!!! Think I'll switch to flint,till I get the hang of it............ Liking the work I am seeing on here,a big thumbs up............. |
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 18, 2014 13:39:24 GMT -5
It helps to use heat treated material if it's not obsidian. The flakes will come off longer and easier. You can purchase heat treated material or do it yourself. You tube has info. on the subject. I have a buddy heat treat my stuff(James),but will give it a try on my own soon.............I have the equipment now to play around with... Usually flint and agate get treated with my stuff........ I have someone knap for me,but want to get into the hobby too..Tried obsidian a few times and yes,you see blood..LMAO!!! Think I'll switch to flint,till I get the hang of it............ Liking the work I am seeing on here,a big thumbs up............. Are you guys wearing leather gloves and have a thick leather pad on your knee where your working? My local knapper never draws blood using leather. |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 18, 2014 15:58:57 GMT -5
LOL,I'm not a pro at knapping,just as a few people are here..That's why I draw blood..Live and learn...Thumbs up
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Post by glennz01 on Nov 18, 2014 16:31:09 GMT -5
LOL,I'm not a pro at knapping,just as a few people are here..That's why I draw blood..Live and learn...Thumbs up you just need the right protection.. I have tried knapping and without the protection I would have gotten bloody also  |
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spiritstone
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Post by spiritstone on Nov 18, 2014 22:56:26 GMT -5
Interesting to see the knapping thread, never done it myself. Great effort.
This guy has some good camera views of what he's doing. Who knows, you might catch something different in his style of knapping to yours.
If not, it's good to watch if you have never seen it done like me.
Thanks, keep it up.
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rockingthenorth
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Post by rockingthenorth on Nov 20, 2014 1:17:48 GMT -5
Spiritstone I have watched this video more than once (too many times to remember) and Billy does a great job with the camera that's why I have watched it so much, And also a lot of others.. youtube has lots of video's that are great, I am using it as a tool for learning. Practice does make perfect. But I haven't gotten to the perfect yet..
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