Awesome videos! The copper grounding wire can be bought in any electrical supply house, but it's sold by a number, not a diameter. The tools you showed had #8, #6, and #4 bare copper, 8 being the smallest and 4 the largest. A foot of each size shouldn't cost more than a buck or so. I know this because I work in one of the big supply houses here in the Southeast. Keep the vids coming! Fascinating stuff. Thanks.
Thanks for the vid. Its always nice to see what others are using to knapp out their killer points! I mentioned before I have been using solid copper rod under the knee. It works out good once you get used to its skinny diameter. It takes less striking force to flake pieces. The plastic seems to absorb some of the shock and a harder strike is usually needed while the solid rod the shock is more effective due to its lack of plastic shielding/holding structure.
I found a 15’ long piece of 1/2” copper ground wire at the river last month. Now I’m wishing I didn’t leave it. Thinking I’m going to go throw on some waders and see if it’s still there. Thanks for the schooling!
I couldn’t seem to find any of the plastic you use, so I got some 3/4” wooden dowel and 3/4” pvc pipe and hammered the dowel into the pipe, that was a tight fit, then I hammered a copper nail in the end and cut the head off the nail and it seems to work
1-1/4" diameter UHMW plastic. www.ebay.com/itm/224578394164?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=cHfvOieKSYm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=1q_3LDvnSFK&var=524145172576&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY UHMW Black Plastic Mallet Zoro Select 1Yvk7 Black Uhmw-Pe Rod Stock 3 Ft. L, 1-1/4" Dia. www.ebay.com/itm/333994183040 1-1/2" x 12" long UHMW plastic rod, white www.ebay.com/itm/125109196934?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=DCyz93qFQV-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=1q_3LDvnSFK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
So you drill the hole down the center, put some jb weld in there, then put the copper rod in there? What size copper rods do you use? How do you remove the copper rods?
@@seth6700 No. I was talking about fixing, re-drilling and re-fitting the set screw. You can drill out the knapping stick to whatever size copper rod you want. It's the set screw that holds it in place.
These tools are very interesting and I am fascinated by your knapping style! The secret to any knappers success is how well the knappers can utilize the tools he has available to him/her. Thanks for the up close look at your tool kit. I'll be watching for your hammerstone video! Hey if you have nothing to do August 23rd, 24th, and 25th, the Stone tool Craftsman show in Letchworth might be a fun time for you. -Paleoman52-
I seem to be getting mixed up on what size copper you have in each size plastic rod. is it 1/8 copper in the 3/4" plastic rod and 5/32 copper in the 1" plastic rod and 1/4 copper in the 1 1/4 plastic rod? thank you
Might sound like dumb question, but why copper must be used for knapping? Can`t steel do the same job? Steel is harder and cheaper and it should give advantage no?
Letchworth State Park is in Western New York State, 50 miles southeast of Buffalo and 50 miles south west of Rochester. If you google Letchworth Park you can get some info on the Park and see a map. Let me know if you are interested in coming to this event, and I'll get you more info.
OK, no wonder I couldn't find it. I was looking in the wrong part of the country. :-) It's a bit far away for me, so I won't be able to go this year. I love going to events, so I will keep in mind for the future.
Very good vid man, i have been using my antler for a pressure flaker. I cant seem to find copper ground wire. I didnt know you could use steel. I know you said on your notchers you use steel. Can you use it on your pressure flakers as well. or just too hard and wont grab the flint? thanks for the vid
I have watched most of your vids many times and a few of them over and over...in preparation to attempt kidnapping .I have made all the abo. tools and have the plastic and copper for the modern tools. How deep do you drill the end of the rod for the copper tip.Thanks Vicki
How deep is the copper rod inset into the plastic rod? As the copper nub wears do you have a method to expose more or do you just replace the whole rod? Thx!
I live in North Georgia. I like your vids. Especially your vid where you show how to tie a belt around the rod around your knee to hold it in place. Where can I buy the plastic rods from?
I need to find that video of how to tie the rod on. That’s been my greatest issue. Slows me down and really hard to get the damn thing to stay on the target when I get tired.
Please remind me again in about a week. I'm going to buy some more material. I've got to see how much the material will cost first. I'll try to get back to you soon. :-)
There are no videos, that I know of, that are only about abrading. The material I use is griding wheels that I break into chunks. You can see the abrading wheel I use as the end of this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-X5Jtc-no5yc.html
Delrin is too soft and flexible. Some UHMW plastic is flexible too but most of the time it will be harder and tougher. To give you an idea how tough UHMW plastic is, I can knap with it in the same way as a soft antler billet.
Yes, I see what you mean about using the solid copper rod. I tried it when I first started using indirect but I kept bending the rod. What diameter of rod do you use?
I bought a 6' piece of the UHMW-PE rod in 3/4" but it is really flexible. Is the stuff you are using flexible or rigid? It looks like what you have is rigid and maybe tougher than what they sent me from "Zoro". Help....Please
Tracy Rocha Six feet (72") is a long piece and will be very flexible compared to a piece one foot (12") long. The stuff I use is not completely rigid like steel pipe, for example. It is supposed to bend a little and be "springy". I also find that it will stiffen up over time. Plastic that comes straight from the factory will sometimes be a little more rubbery, especially in warm weather.
Allergic Hobbit That makes sense, I think I will go ahead and use what they sent me. Incidentally, it was very reasonable priced from Zoro and I was able to find it on E-bay with a simple search of what you listed in your video (UHMW-PE Rod). All of your videos are very helpful and informative. Thanks so much for the response.
@@KnapperJackCrafty There were 2 belts you wore on this one, can you give the link of them? Nobody knows here, I will give your name when they ask me who taught you these here. JACK CRAFTY
Do you have a preferred temper for the copper rod? I found 1/4" rod on Amazon with a H04 temper (Hard). I am very inexperienced but it would seem that a H02 (half hard) would make a better tool. Of course I could be over thinking the problem :-)
I've never paid any attention to temper and I've never tried to alter it (twisting the copper, etc), so I'm not much help there. My advice would be to try everything and see how you like it. It can get expensive, though. if you are strapped for cash, try making friends with an electrician. :-)
Thanks - After a quick trip down the Wikipedia rabbit hole it looks like copper quickly work hardens so it probably doesn't matter. I am really enjoying your videos especially the tools and beginners series!
Stoyan Stoyanov About 1-1/4" deep (maximum). One inch should be enough for copper up to 1/4" in diameter. Maybe 1-1/2" deep for 3/8" rods. I don't use anything bigger than 3/8" diameter.
Yes, you can make money knapping. Hunting season is coming up and you can make money on hunting points and knife blades as long as the price is right. You'll need to experiment but average points should sell for $15 each and average knife blades for twice that. You can get more money as your reputation gets better.
