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August 22, 2011, 10:27 AM
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Flint Knapping
I am shooting flinters these days and was wondering if any one knows a good book or where to find info on knapping rifle flints? mine just don't come out like the english flints for $2.00 aiece.
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August 22, 2011, 11:03 AM
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Sorry, I don't know any good books. Quite honestly, I think you would be better off with a FTF demo to see how it is done. You might do well with some of the videos on YouTube.
The problem with flintknapping in general is that it is an art, not a science, though it is based on the science of fracture dynamics, pressure waves, etc. It takes a LOT of practice. You might look at... http://www.onagocag.com/gunflnt.html http://www.amazon.com/Gun-flints-How.../dp/B005AK18U6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgMslaTuOQo http://buy.gunauction.com/10208071/h...ads--gunflints How to make gun flints vid parts 1 and 2 http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...allaceVid1.mp4 http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...allaceVid2.mp4
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August 22, 2011, 11:08 AM
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August 22, 2011, 11:23 AM
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See if you can find something from Bruce Bradley on the web. He knaps projectile points but the basics are the same. May be some info out there on French flint knappers also.
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August 22, 2011, 11:25 AM
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Do yours work? If so just keep doing it, you'll get better over time. If yours don't work look for sources.
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August 22, 2011, 11:26 AM
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August 23, 2011, 05:54 AM
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Thanks for the info Dr Bradley's videos are amazing and informative I think Ill try his technique and give it another shot.
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August 23, 2011, 07:48 AM
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You might be interested in joining a forum with others of like interests.
Such as: http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/ You will get a lot of good info there. I'm a flinter and have tried knapping. What I get are cut fingers and a lot of useless chips. |
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August 23, 2011, 07:07 PM
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There's nothing like cutting that first finger open in the field across a razor-sharp flint, watching the blood dribble, to make you feel sick and stupid at the same time...
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August 24, 2011, 12:55 PM
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I tried refracturing my old,dulled english flints using an antler point. I was a miserable failure as a caveman armorer.
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August 24, 2011, 01:19 PM
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i tried it and gave up when i ran out of fingers to slice open. and i was accused of trying to screw the cat and that was the last straw. now i look for good flints at gun shows and store close outs. eastbank.
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August 24, 2011, 01:41 PM
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Look for the book: The Art of Flintknapping by D.C. Waldorf
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