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Primitive Skills #9275436 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Do any of you guys dabble in this sort of thing? You know, like flint-napping, shelter building, hide tanning, making cordage or whatnot? I'm starting to take an interest in these old skills for no other reason than they fascinate me. It's kind of amazing what Indians could accomplish with a rock. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275439 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 23,453 4ager Campfire Ranger
4ager Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 23,453	Not as much as I would like. I have some suggestions for you, however. For flint-knapping, check out Primitive Archer. One of the better knappers out there right now is an archery from AL (Billy Berger). He ought to be easy to meet up with for you. There are a wealth of resources out there, and a lot of charlatans as well. Originally Posted by Mannlicher America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275471 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana
byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC	Was sitting in the living room floor on a really nice rug the other night practicing primitive fire making skills during the game. GF walked in and damn near left me based on her opinion of my crazies. Well bye! Guess it was a little nuts BUT I am a genuine REDSKIN!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Primitive Skills byc #9275487 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia I isaac Campfire Kahuna
isaac Campfire Kahuna I Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia	Is pulling out a primitive skill? The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward

Re: Primitive Skills byc #9275491 10/22/14
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger
284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else	I'm guessing the loin cloth did it.

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Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275493 10/22/14
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 18,215 OK Deerwhacker444 Campfire Ranger
Deerwhacker444 Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 18,215 OK	I remember some MS-DOS commands...

Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275496 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 20,683 cold & forbidden 2legit2quit Campfire Ranger
2legit2quit Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 20,683 cold & forbidden	Originally Posted by isaac Is pulling out a primitive skill? Zing! all my skills are pretty damned primitive. but back to HAJ, no I don't, but yes I wish I did. Would love to have even better bushcraft than I have currently I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.

Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275501 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana
byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC	Originally Posted by isaac Is pulling out a primitive skill? That is an impossible skill. Leastwise, to master. Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275562 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Originally Posted by isaac Is pulling out a primitive skill? I'm on child number 3. Obviously I lack this skill. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275568 10/22/14
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,176 Likes: 1 Georgia Mathsr Campfire Tracker
Mathsr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,176 Likes: 1 Georgia	I have taught myself a little flint knapping. I don't do much of the other stuff you mentioned. The flint knapping is enjoyable, but it can be very frustrating. Get someone to help you get started. Teaching myself was definitely the hard way to go and not something I would recommend or do again. Watching you tube videos can help but most of the guys move so fast you can't follow their progress. They also don't tell you what they are doing and why. Still fun to watch and after you understand knapping, much of what they are doing will make sense. Starting out with glass is a cheap and easy way to try this primitive skill without much investment. The tools are easy to make and protection is just gloves, leather scraps and safety glasses. I'm not anywhere as good as I want to be, but if you are ever around Statesboro, GA, I can get you headed in the right direction and tell you some things to watch out for. Flying pieces of razor sharp flint or glass being two of the most important things. My Brother and I also host a Georgia Knifemakers Guild meeting in February. We usually have a flint knapper come to the meeting to do demonstrations and teach the craft. If you are interested, the meeting is open to anyone and the cost is the price of lunch. Harry

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Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275570 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia I isaac Campfire Kahuna
isaac Campfire Kahuna I Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia	Number 3? Really? I need to pay more attention. Congrats buddy! The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward

Re: Primitive Skills byc #9275571 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker
LeroyJenkins Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,776 Alabama	Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by isaac Is pulling out a primitive skill? That is an impossible skill. Leastwise, to master. Variety is the spice of life The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment. � WARREN G. BENNIS

Re: Primitive Skills Deerwhacker444 #9275576 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Originally Posted by Deerwhacker444 I remember some MS-DOS commands... ok, ya got me on that one! But you knew you would... "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275581 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana
byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC	Originally Posted by isaac Number 3? Really? I need to pay more attention. Congrats buddy! This is what a premium insurance plan does for you. I see a total of 5 because this young man is doing a great job!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Primitive Skills Mathsr #9275588 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Originally Posted by Mathsr I have taught myself a little flint knapping. I don't do much of the other stuff you mentioned. The flint knapping is enjoyable, but it can be very frustrating. Get someone to help you get started. Teaching myself was definitely the hard way to go and not something I would recommend or do again. Watching you tube videos can help but most of the guys move so fast you can't follow their progress. They also don't tell you what they are doing and why. Still fun to watch and after you understand knapping, much of what they are doing will make sense. Starting out with glass is a cheap and easy way to try this primitive skill without much investment. The tools are easy to make and protection is just gloves, leather scraps and safety glasses. I'm not anywhere as good as I want to be, but if you are ever around Statesboro, GA, I can get you headed in the right direction and tell you some things to watch out for. Flying pieces of razor sharp flint or glass being two of the most important things. My Brother and I also host a Georgia Knifemakers Guild meeting in February. We usually have a flint knapper come to the meeting to do demonstrations and teach the craft. If you are interested, the meeting is open to anyone and the cost is the price of lunch. That's some nice work man! So very cool. It's amazing just how sharp those rock shards can be. GA is a long ways away for me, but if I'm ever in the area I'll certainly look you up. I saw some instructional video's on You Tube and the guy said what you just said about glass being a good medium to practice on. He had a variety of antler shards for the detail work and even with all of his experience he broke the stone. That was a relief to see. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills 4ager #9275593 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Originally Posted by 4ager For flint-knapping, check out Primitive Archer. One of the better knappers out there right now is an archery from AL (Billy Berger). He ought to be easy to meet up with for you. AWESOME tip man! Thanks a ton! I'll see if I can look him up. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills byc #9275597 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Originally Posted by byc Was sitting in the living room floor on a really nice rug the other night practicing primitive fire making skills during the game. What were you doing? Bow drill? Hand drill? sparking flint? "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275599 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Originally Posted by isaac Number 3? Really? I need to pay more attention. Congrats buddy! 14 yr old 2 yr old one on the way. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275602 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia I isaac Campfire Kahuna
isaac Campfire Kahuna I Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia	The way his bowl pick season is going, I'm assuming he unloaded 3 rounds from his shotgun. Like I can talk! The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward

Re: Primitive Skills byc #9275603 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Originally Posted by byc Originally Posted by isaac Number 3? Really? I need to pay more attention. Congrats buddy! This is what a premium insurance plan does for you. I see a total of 5 because this young man is doing a great job!! Really need to work on that skill Bob mentioned.... "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

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