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[RustyRelics]

Free handed flute, I'm proud of it.

 

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[ToddsPoint]

Not bad. How did the other side flute? Gary

 

[RustyRelics]

Not bad. How did the other side flute? Gary

It took several flakes out in a shattering kind of way. No flute "channel", but it's incredibly thin to try it again.

 

[Quartzite Keith]

It took several flakes out in a shattering kind of way. No flute "channel", but it's incredibly thin to try it again.

That out come isn't all that uncommon on the originals. Often there is one face well fluted, the other face, eh...not so much.

I've been messing around lately with the method shown in the video linked below. May be beginner's luck, but so far I am shocked at how well it works.

 

[RustyRelics]

I just got myself a fluting jig, so now I'll try my hands on Folsoms and such.

 

[Quartzite Keith]

I kind of wish he hadn't used the word "jig" in his description. It's basically a simple holding device combined with an indirect percussion, slotted "punch". Very simple, very versatile. Handles lots of different sized preforms. Allows for multiple fluting. If anyone wants to try it, 2 observations so far: Pay attention when he talks about the angle of the strike. Second, if the flute doesn't go after 2 tries, pull it out and reset your fluting nipple.

 

[joshuaream]

Nice point.

Pay attention when he talks about the angle of the strike. Second, if the flute doesn't go after 2 tries, pull it out and reset your fluting nipple.

Words to live by.

 

[Jon Stewart]

Very nice. Good job.