First Decent Point...finally finished

SteveHolmes
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First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 15, 2005 23:37:21 GMT -5

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Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 15, 2005 23:37:21 GMT -5

Well,
After 4 unsuccesful attempts and one ugly point finished, I finally got me a point that I'm proud of. This Flint Knapping is tough stuff! I still don't honestly know how I got this point to come out, but it turned out pretty good. Now for the bad news....I was going to get it wire wrapped today. I took it down to a friend to ask him to wire wrap it, and I accidentally dropped in on the concrete in his work shop, and it broke! This really pissed me off, and almost made me start to bawl! I was almost ready to beat my head through the wall! This is quite upsetting...it took me quite a few days to get this point done, and I guess I'll have to start a new one. At least I got pics of it beforehand. Thanks for looking...if I get another point finished, I'll post pics.
Steve

SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 15, 2005 23:37:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 15, 2005 23:37:49 GMT -5

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 15, 2005 23:41:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Oct 15, 2005 23:41:30 GMT -5 Excellent looking arrow Steve. I am so sorry to hear of it's fate. That truly bites. I'm sure the next one will be faster to make and even better! Keep at it. Joe
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LCARS has started giving rock gifts Keep Rollin'! Member since September 2005 Posts: 3,839	First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 15, 2005 23:58:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LCARS on Oct 15, 2005 23:58:31 GMT -5 Steve, That blows! Did at least ONE of them survive? Bhudda teaches another rock hound an important lesson in impermanence...
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gaetzchamp driving up their electric bill Falcarius Utahensis Member since December 2004 Posts: 2,202	First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 16, 2005 1:34:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gaetzchamp on Oct 16, 2005 1:34:03 GMT -5 Steve- Man that bites. You've done it once, you'll be able to do it again. The pictures are awesome though. Those are really cool. You should be proud of 'em. gaetz
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 16, 2005 10:22:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Oct 16, 2005 10:22:54 GMT -5 Awww Steve, I'm sorry and it was a beauty too. Did it bust in small pieces or in half? Can you glue it so at least you still have it? That's just sad, I'm really sorry ... I would have cried for sure. Cher
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WarrenA
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First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 16, 2005 13:30:00 GMT -5

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Post by WarrenA on Oct 16, 2005 13:30:00 GMT -5

I droped a slab taking it out of the saw and it split in half so I know how you feel I have also put a piece of carpet in front of my bench so "hopefully" it won't happen again. Your work is looking good, practice will make you work better and faster -- now get back to work

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SteveHolmes
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First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 16, 2005 14:24:59 GMT -5

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Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 16, 2005 14:24:59 GMT -5

Thanks everybody,
I wouldn't have felt nearly as bad if the ugly one would've fallen and broke, but it was my better one. (the one on the right) It didn't break into pieces, just broke it off towards the top. It won't sop me from doing another one, because things do happen. I'll just be a little more careful next time. It's still upsetting, being it was my `1st decent point. Oh well...what ya gonna do?!?
Steve

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First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 16, 2005 14:42:07 GMT -5

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Post by James on Oct 16, 2005 14:42:07 GMT -5

Great authentic looking points Steve. You must be a natural or something. My first points looked awful compared to those.

Sometimes the rock Gods take a sacrificial offering. Personally, I break quite a few in the notching stage. It's like you've came all this way, and done everything perfect, just to snap the piece in two... Just keep crackin' and before long, what did take days to make will only take hours.

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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 17, 2005 0:25:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Oct 17, 2005 0:25:20 GMT -5 oh steve how horrible. all that work. man i bet your friend was glad you did the dropping! kim

rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 17, 2005 0:49:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Oct 17, 2005 0:49:55 GMT -5 Man steve that sux but i'm impressed that anyone can still make points at all. Woud love to know how.
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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 17, 2005 10:07:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Oct 17, 2005 10:07:25 GMT -5 Those look really great. You are getting that knapping down well. Keep up the great work. Tami
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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	First Decent Point...finally finished Oct 17, 2005 12:33:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Oct 17, 2005 12:33:36 GMT -5 Bummer- But the rock gods do take the sacrifice! I've had a few cabs bust on me- I usually toss it in the tumble box and say a few very choice words-
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