Thread: Dans Primitive Cut Arkansas 14"x4"

Wow, very impressive work with all the boxes! As my woodworking skills are kind of rudimentary (plus I don't have a router), any box I would build would be pretty basic. In any case, on 1 this size, I think a stand might be more practical anyway.

Oh, and yes, I'm wondering what firing novaculite is too?

Originally Posted by Euclid440

What is, firing novaculite?

The novaculite is heated by fire to change the properties. It becomes more glassy, so fractures in a conchoidal pattern, making a scalloped edge to a flint tool.

[QUOTE=ScoutHikerDad;1904135] I think a stand might be more practical anyway.

A stand is great if you have only one stone, always set up. It takes up more space when the stone is not in use. Most of the universal stands that I have seen are nasty!

Originally Posted by cliveruss

The novaculite is heated by fire to change the properties. It becomes more glassy, so fractures in a conchoidal pattern, making a scalloped edge to a flint tool.

So this explains why so many translucent arks especially show those conchoidal fractures under the surface and on any unfinished area. I wish I remembered more of my college geology elective!