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 Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Private Klink]
#163195
09/21/08 03:34 AM
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Evolute
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Evolute]
#163196
09/21/08 03:55 AM
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Momaw
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Beautiful work.
I've never heard of grinding slate, as opposed to flintknapping obsidian/chert/etc. Fascinating. If you do some websearching, you can find ground slate artifacts from all over the world. Slate grinding is in general an older technology. Many types of stone grind well, slate just happens to be outstanding for this purpose because it fine grained, soft, and it breaks in useful flat sheets. Knapping produces superior cutting edges, but it took more time to discover the technique. Akin to grinding is pecking, where a shape is slowly whacked out of a large stone using a smaller, harder one by pulverizing the stone at point of impact to dust. Hammers, axes and grinders were generally made by pecking Why do you prefer grinding soft stones to knapping hard stones? I haven't got a local supply of flint, obsidian etc. Slate is common stuff. If anybody wants to send me rocks, I'm very interesting in practicing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> No. Beautiful pictures there <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />. I see why your avatar is carrying those lenses now. This is how you support your knife hobby, I assume? Wish I had some good gear. Here's mine since we're sharing, be gentle. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> http://momaw.kikaimegami.com/photos/
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Evolute]
#163197
09/21/08 03:57 AM
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Private Klink
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I hope all is well with you Mike. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> Now, having said "good morning", I will say"good night"! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Junk Yard Dog #1
Moderator/Leader of the Pack
Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are!
Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Momaw]
#163198
09/21/08 04:05 AM
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Evolute
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Oh, man...
I just threw away about 10 pounds of obsidian, deciding that I didn't have time to futz around with learning to knap, right now. I'm not sure whether I'll be going back to that area until next Summer, but if I do, I'll pick up some obsidian for you.
Thanks for the explanation.
I like your pictures.
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Evolute]
#163199
09/21/08 04:06 AM
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Evolute
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Thank you. I hope all is well with you, too. Goodnight.
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Evolute]
#163200
09/21/08 04:25 AM
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Momaw
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Oi. Never throw anything out. That's what they make sheds for! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
(though I hear acute packratism tends to be mostly a New England thing)
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Momaw]
#163201
09/21/08 04:30 AM
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Evolute
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I don't own much. I have fit everything I own into a 5'x5'x8' storage locker, and the locker was about 3/4 empty, when I had everything in it.
Most of what I own is books, camera gear, and outdoor adventure gear, by the way.
A few months ago, I was preparing to move to the North East. It never happened, and probably never will....
Where in the North East are you?
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Evolute]
#163202
09/21/08 04:32 AM
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Evolute
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Oh! I should mention that my "Photoman" avatar was made by WhichDawg, a member of this forum. Thanks, again, Dan!
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Evolute]
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09/21/08 04:44 PM
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Shaolin
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This afternoon having a very nice IPA from Boulevard, Double Wide I.P.A., 750ml, 8.5% ABV, highly recommended. Will go great with the steak/brat's grilling up. Anyone else?
JYD #55
[color:"#00FF00"]Canyons And Mountains[/color]
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Shaolin]
#163204
09/21/08 07:38 PM
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BananaClip clean up your PM box I want to send a message.
Beer and brats sounds like a nice evening.
"if you want to be a hero you have to learn to drive stick"! Sara Conner
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Re: JYD Death Chat
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09/21/08 07:45 PM
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Shaolin
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Second brew for the day. A Tyranena Stone Tepee Pale Ale, 12oz., 5.75% ABV, very tasty.
JYD #55
[color:"#00FF00"]Canyons And Mountains[/color]
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Re: JYD Death Chat
[Re: Shaolin]
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09/23/08 12:10 AM
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Evolute
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Anybody around? I have just a few minutes until I'll be getting picked up.
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