couple from last fall

Jon Stewart

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old digger

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Nice! Are you using sinew to lace them on?
 

willjo

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John nice arrows and nice colorful blades
 

arrow86

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Awesome work , I’ve always wanted to give knapping a try I’m gonna finally take the plunge and make / purchase a kit and give it a go ...... do you make any videos of you knapping ? Iv been watching some on you tube people make it look so easy but I know it’s gonna be anything but easy.
 

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Jon Stewart

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Make your own kit. Way cheaper. 1/4 in grounding rod bought at home Depot and a length of oak broom handle, leather from an old boot and a chunk of grinding wheel.Then go to you tube on how to make your tools.
 

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Grounding rod is too soft the way it comes. Here's what you do to harden it. Cut a piece 6" long. Put one end in a vise and clamp it tight. Clamp vise grips on the other end and start twisting. You'll be able to make 3 or 4 turns before the copper breaks off at the vise. The piece is now much harder than before and will flake stone better. Gary (old retired knapper)
 

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Jon Stewart

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I also do that Gary. Just forgot to add that part of the process. I take a 12" length and turn it until it snaps.
 

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