Folsum, Percussion Fluting Part 1

[PeterPeli]

are there any vids that teach how to make arrowheades from start to finish?????

[rednecklowlife]

i found a burinated fluted point base. broke in half at 2inches. they used it as a tool . i am a member of ohio arch society.i had it at kent state uni. and they took and had a casting of it. and wrote a paper on it.. found it believe it or not. when i was like 9 yrs old. the very first artifact i ever found. and now iam 45 yrs old. been hunting artifacts all these yrs. and never found another fluted point. plenty of lancolets but no flutys. iam still looking though.lol!

[paleomanjim]

@rednecklowlife That must have been a great feeling ot have found something like that! I have never found a fluted point of any kind and probably never will! I guess I will have to be satisfied making my own....

[ashnbrandon1]

do u get mad when u break a point?

[paleomanjim]

@ashnbrandon1 I get frustrated for of course! I have a friend who often stomps on the point if it does not go well!

[Drumheller1108]

flutes were mainly used by the paleo indians around 13,000 years ago.

[61804shill]

Great explanation of the full fluting...Beautiful pieces be they authentic or resin, all works of skill and mastery of the art.

[MadEclectic]

Another awesome video. I really like the closeups of the nipple prep, and the hot tip on NOT grinding the guide/isolation edges. Until now I was positive Folsoms had to use pressure jigs. Learning a lot from you - Thanks!

[scarz1951]

Jim what is a cast of a point? Thanks. Great vids. I'm learning by watching them.

[paleomanjim]

Casts are usually resin (epoxy) replicas of original artifacts such as arrowheads and flint knives. The original is cast to make a mold which can be used to make the casts....jim

[scarz1951]

I thought that's what they were but would rather show my ignorance or uncertainty by asking a question than by keeping my mouth shut and remaining ignorant of a fact. Thanks.

[magick205]

Beautiful work. And tough break. Our ancestors probably had quite the learning curve for such fine implements as these. Regarding the Casts, I'm familiar with Lithic Casting and their Clovis point casts (really remarkable work BTW), but who was the other source for casts you had?

[paleomanjim]

The other cast is from Dupla Cast out of colorado. Sorry, I cant find the contact info, maybe someone out there has it?....jim

[magick205]

Yeah, my usual SEs aren't finding it either. Thanks for your time and this series.

[magick205]

@paleomanjim: I just got that P-2 Oklahoma Folsom from Lithic. Just totally amazing how small and thin these things are.

[paleomanjim]

You should see the Lindenmeir Folsom cast, truly unbelievable and only 2mm between the flutes!. Those Folsom boys were incredible!..jim

[magick205]

I looked for that thru Lithic, but it seems that they don't offer it. Lots of really good finds, but apparently, not the Lindenmeir. Best and Happy Holidays!

[flipwiggins]

Hi Jim,

I'm wondering what issue of Prehistoric American that is? It would be a nice reference book to have. Couldn't quite make it out on the video. Thanks.

[durfeeandpeck]

Jim have you ever seen the forked stick method that Swoose Alexander used? It is abo and will make a full length flute.

jerry

[paleomanjim]

Yes, I met Swoose while he was still with us and viewed his videos showing his forked stick fluting. He was very inventive and surely a knapping legend!....jim

[shugmanitu]

Jim, Love the abo work. Excellent instruction as always.

Thanks  Dan NC

[BOHUNTER]

Do you believe the Folsoms were fluted with a lever type jig? It is amazing to me at all the fluted points we all try and make and its almost impossible to replicate a full tip flute. What was their secret?

Steve Nice video!

[paleomanjim]

Thanks Steve. I doubt if jigs were used, I'm betting they used percussion, most likely a punch. Those guys were goooood!....jim

[IamMohawk]

Hey Jim, if I can call you Jim? your videos have given me the tools to be able to flint knap. you are a great teacher and I need to ask your advice. I started with copper and I would love to get busy with abo tools, is there much of a change? is it close to copper? Thanks for the great teaching videos. Peace from NY

[paleomanjim]

Hello, yes, using abo tools is very similar to using copper, but different! It takes at least a week or so to make the adjustment to antler billets, so just resist the urge to go back to copper. The antler requires sharper edges on the platforms and all grinding should be done with hammerstones. Use hammerstones in the earlier stages to remove thicker flakes. The antler is best for the mid to later stages and can only remove thin flakes. ...jim

[s26674666]

All your videos are great man. Keep them coming!!

[FlintKnappinFool]

I made one of these, experimenting with indirect fluting, one side went great, (the side i was experimenting with) but the opposite side that i TRIED to flute, didnt go so well, go figure!

[wildlifeed]

I've never been able to make these, but I won't give up trying. Thanks so much for your great videos, I have learned a lot!! 5/5 ED

[joneblaze82]

Aw man that was insane flute with a perverse ending damn! The explanation of the nipple for the flute was very cool thanks for the tip! ALOHA

[deedpole]

5/5