Workin some slate

[Neogeo]

This is my first attempt with this,but I can see it working out in time.
I used basic tools...A Hammerstone to knock off the flaky stuff & to thin it.Then I used some fresh flint flakes to shave/shape it.A Spokeshaved piece seemed to work the best.
Then a couple of thin/flat limestone to smooth and polish it.It got dark before I could do much more,So the pics suck & it is still rough.(so be kind lol)








I will show my tools and get better pics tomorrow.Thanx for lookin.

[Neogeo]

(this one is for you Barry)

[Broken knee]

May I ask which one are you working, and what are you making? Just curious
Broken Knee

[Neogeo]

I worked a piece like the first one ,into the second one..I am still working on it.
A charm stone is what I am shooting for.

[larson1951]

keep us posted there Frank the crank, you are constantly coming up w/new ideas, you rule!
stevie
larson1951

[Neogeo]

Ok here is the next set of pics..
I start out with this...A raw piece of slate..


Here are my over tools for this project.




I scored and snaped it like you do with glass......Once I have the overall shape,I shave & scrape it.



Then shave the lines off like this.



Then I smooth it with this side.

And polish it with the other side....



Well I will keep ya'll up dated..

[Neogeo]

Well this is the end product..It is the best that I can do with what I have.


Starting out..I knapped the long flake to shave it down.

Yup it got me....(Blood ,sweat & tears..)


I dug this stone the last time I wen't diggin..Made a great polishstone.



Nice and smooth.






My helper!


I will send it to you Barry asap!

Thanx for lookin everyone.....fRANK