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From A Rock To A Spear Point
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The other side of the base is prepared the same way with pressure flakin` and wrapped and struck as well. This is where it is really critical because the point is now thinner than with the first flute removal. More Clovis points are broken at this step than any other time in the process. It`s tuff on the nerves!
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Here is the finished Clovis point and the tools used to make it. The only time pressure flakin` was used was makin` the platforms on the base for flutin`. All other work was done with antler billets and hammerstone. About 45 minutes was the time involved in makin` this point.
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A finished Big Sandy point made out of the waste flake. Time on this point was around 20 minutes. I will go thu the pile of flakes and get maybe 10 to 12 flakes like this suitable for makin` points this size and get 20 to 30 flakes good enough to make small arrowheads out of. I`ll post more later today as I make them.
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You can bet many Indians tossed more than a few aside when they were making points. Imagine a fellow knapping for a day or two at a quarry site or outside of camp. When he finished he would certainly pick the best and discard those he didn't like. Unless he was a conservative, then he would find a use for 'em all.
You can bet many Indians tossed more than a few aside when they were making points. Imagine a fellow knapping for a day or two at a quarry site or outside of camp. When he finished he would certainly pick the best and discard those he didn't like. Unless he was a conservative, then he would find a use for 'em all.
Woody's Janitor
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Thank you for posting the info and the pictures!!
Nic,....Have you ever been cut bad doing this?
Nic,....Have you ever been cut bad doing this?
