Honestly I'm torn. Like yeah it would be neat if more people understood it and conversated about it. . . But then think about how much more expensive/difficult it'd be to find good stone if everyone else was out pickin rocks too!
The large part of the antler & part of the skull looked like a good enough section to make a billet from. It may not have been as heavy as your copper contraption but it would have covered the need for a lighter billet. Stone, antler, bone, ivory, horn, hoof & wood were the organic tools that early people used in Lithic Industries. Using these tools give the most accurate way of understanding Lithic Technology.
@@mcartandtool6580 thank you for your reply. You are a gentleman. I have been using organic materials to research the manufacture of indigenous North American stone tool types for 30 years. Of course we must remember that we have archeological indications that cooper was used during the Neolithic time period. However most current research points toward the use of bone ,stone ,antler, horn, hoof, wood, ivory etc.with copper being used in ornaments. One way to switch over to the use of organic knapping tools is just stop using anything else like you have no choice except using anything found in nature but copper. It can be difficult at first but once you start to observe the dispositions of organics it becomes a great learning experience. Wishing you the greatest inspiration & good fortune on your journey. Vincent James Ajello ( aka Jim Silk)
I cant believe i just found your vids but im glad i did you are a gifted teacher sir and we look forward to binging on your vids and living our knapping dreams vicariously through you. I have to ask and waste your time sir but we are recovering from a total loss uninsured fire and most all materials and tools are a loss. My 14 year old girl has been knapping with me for 5 years now. Is there a classifieds type market on materials and maybe used tools? Every penny is being pinched right now but i dont want my girls interest to be lost due to me. She loves the materials and tools you use ss do i. Where can i find those and how costly are they. Weve got a few hammerstones one crappy flaker and an antique soldering iron bopper but materials and tools are lean now and for a while so any direction you can point me is soooo appreciated sir. Keep doing your thing man we love you
Thank you for the kind words! In my area I can find agate, jasper, obsidian and even common opal along roads or on public lands for free. I would recommend you look for a local rock club that can direct you where to look or at the very least point you in the right direction to purchase rocks. Heck I have seen people make beautiful points out of beer bottles. As for the tools I have made arrow heads with nothing but a random large round rock as a bopper and a chunk of scrap copper wire as a pressure flaker. The fancy tools are fun but definitely not necessary. There is always a way if your heart is in it! I wish the best for you and your daughter!
@@mcartandtool6580 I live just one state above you, and plan on doing a rockhounding trip down there. Oregon is the best state for finding gem material.👍
It was a copper pipe cap you can get at the hardware store, I think 3/8. Just adds support so the copper rod doesn’t loosen up or blow out the side of the skinny antler.
To avoid annealing the copper, heat the lead in another vessel and then pour it into the end cap. If you heat the copper like a crucible with the torch - it softens the crystal structures. That means it will need to be pounded or hammered to harden it up again, and it won't keep it's original shape.
I started with using a sharp point but I found that the edge of a blunt point works just as good for me and requires less maintenance. I am no expert though. Thanks for the input!
Honestly flintknapping needs to be more popular
Honestly I'm torn. Like yeah it would be neat if more people understood it and conversated about it. . . But then think about how much more expensive/difficult it'd be to find good stone if everyone else was out pickin rocks too!
Hell no it does not. I'm sure you already know what happens when something goes mainstream. It becomes hard to do and expensive
Thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge
BRUH!!! This is my new FAVORITE channel !!!!🤣
Keep making these videos, this Is great information. :)
The large part of the antler & part of the skull looked like a good enough section to make a billet from. It may not have been as heavy as your copper contraption but it would have covered the need for a lighter billet. Stone, antler, bone, ivory, horn, hoof & wood were the organic tools that early people used in Lithic Industries. Using these tools give the most accurate way of understanding Lithic Technology.
Cool, haven’t got into the “pure way” yet but I hope to get a chance in the future
@@mcartandtool6580 thank you for your reply. You are a gentleman. I have been using organic materials to research the manufacture of indigenous North American stone tool types for 30 years. Of course we must remember that we have archeological indications that cooper was used during the Neolithic time period. However most current research points toward the use of bone ,stone ,antler, horn, hoof, wood, ivory etc.with copper being used in ornaments. One way to switch over to the use of organic knapping tools is just stop using anything else like you have no choice except using anything found in nature but copper. It can be difficult at first but once you start to observe the dispositions of organics it becomes a great learning experience. Wishing you the greatest inspiration & good fortune on your journey. Vincent James Ajello ( aka Jim Silk)
Great video my man
Thank you!
So cool!
I cant believe i just found your vids but im glad i did you are a gifted teacher sir and we look forward to binging on your vids and living our knapping dreams vicariously through you.
I have to ask and waste your time sir but we are recovering from a total loss uninsured fire and most all materials and tools are a loss. My 14 year old girl has been knapping with me for 5 years now. Is there a classifieds type market on materials and maybe used tools? Every penny is being pinched right now but i dont want my girls interest to be lost due to me. She loves the materials and tools you use ss do i. Where can i find those and how costly are they. Weve got a few hammerstones one crappy flaker and an antique soldering iron bopper but materials and tools are lean now and for a while so any direction you can point me is soooo appreciated sir. Keep doing your thing man we love you
Thank you for the kind words! In my area I can find agate, jasper, obsidian and even common opal along roads or on public lands for free. I would recommend you look for a local rock club that can direct you where to look or at the very least point you in the right direction to purchase rocks. Heck I have seen people make beautiful points out of beer bottles. As for the tools I have made arrow heads with nothing but a random large round rock as a bopper and a chunk of scrap copper wire as a pressure flaker. The fancy tools are fun but definitely not necessary. There is always a way if your heart is in it! I wish the best for you and your daughter!
Just wondering, do you live in Oregon? That looks like the type of obsidian material from Glass Butte near Madras.
I do live in Oregon. Not sure where the obsidian is from though. Probably somewhere local.
@@mcartandtool6580 I live just one state above you, and plan on doing a rockhounding trip down there. Oregon is the best state for finding gem material.👍
What was the small size cap for your presure flaker
It was a copper pipe cap you can get at the hardware store, I think 3/8. Just adds support so the copper rod doesn’t loosen up or blow out the side of the skinny antler.
I do like your bopper but I would have made a knife blade handle with that nice stag antler...
thanks! I can get more antler if I need it
God j miss having good tools
Mi plomo se desliza del cobre y queda hueco, es eso normal?
sweet set of tools, I'd love a set like that., just subbed, gonna give you a shout out on my next video.
With that Background music I kept expecting Superman to show up any minutes
I believe it’s called a bopper
whoops lol
Awesome
you made one with a lot more STYLE!!
To avoid annealing the copper, heat the lead in another vessel and then pour it into the end cap. If you heat the copper like a crucible with the torch - it softens the crystal structures. That means it will need to be pounded or hammered to harden it up again, and it won't keep it's original shape.
Good point!
Awesome! Glad I could contribute to your project!
Who else came for a diy tutorial but he just bought the copper caps?
Would you have preferred I made them?
Meanwhile me over here picking up stones
You have a nose of steel, if you don’t know what a deer antler smells like when grinded/cut , you don’t ever want to
Did he say gamers?
Sharpen that pressure flaker!
and shorten the bit. Its far too long and blunt. Set up platforms belong the center line so you can actually drive those flakes in.
I started with using a sharp point but I found that the edge of a blunt point works just as good for me and requires less maintenance. I am no expert though. Thanks for the input!