This is in answer to Alex's question about flint. I have been out of the FlintKnapper culture for a while. ( I have my 21 year Chip after my 1st FlintKnappers Anonymous Meeting in 2005. "Hi, I'm Joe. And, I'm a stone tool making addict...") I don't know where to source or acquire really good flint which is mainly western. But this is one of the 7 Honors of the Scout. Though I could "Teach" Stone Tools, I'm not a "Landmark" for sourcing. So, I must be the "Guide." (Signpost). Probably best to ask these addicts: PA Flintknappers PA Flintknappers is an informal regional community of hobbyists and artisans in Pennsylvania who practice and teach flintknapping—the traditional craft of shaping stone into tools, blades, and projectile points. It overlaps with and is often organized through local clubs, historical societies, and events rather than a single centralized organization. Key facts Activity type: Flintknapping and primitive skills community Region: Pennsylvania, USA Typical setting: Historical societies, museums, private meets, outdoor events Focus: Education, demonstration, and practice of stone tool making Audience: Open to beginners, hobbyists, and experienced knappers Background and purpose Across Pennsylvania there are active “PA flintknapper” groups and meetups that function as teaching circles and social clubs. An example is the Pennsylvania Flintknapping and Stone Tool Guild, based in Enola, which describes itself as an open club with no dues that welcomes anyone interested in learning flintknapping and related traditional arts. https://www.facebook.com/knappersguild/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Other organizations, such as the flintknapping group hosted by the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society in Waterford, PA, run regular “Flint Knappers” meetings at their museum to teach the ancient art of making stone tools and to keep local archaeological knowledge and heritage alive. FLINTKNAPPERS – Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society

So, PhyreDojo is getting ready for 2026's GreenBelt Workshops. DATE: (((SATURDAY))) JANUARY 01/17/2026 THE PATH TO (GB) GREEN BELT - MONTHLY TRAINING/THEME: WE ARE GOING TO VISIT AND PURCHASE OUR OWN RAW MATERIALS (RM1) AT https://www.woodboardsandbeams.com/hardwoods OF FAIRFIELD NJ, RETURN TO PHYREDOJO AND BEGIN PRIMARY MILLING. This is a call for those who are going to start participating in January to respond here so I have an idea of how many people to prepare for... RSVP at: https://www.skool.com/phyredojo

https://youtu.be/T1GYp55u6pg?si=WDB6IRx-WYtdLQmf Carving a fire board notch with stone tools (and getting a subsequent coal) has felt like a lofty goal for a long time. But I tried it today and it worked out! This video is proof that it is relatively simple. The key is to have soft enough wood to easily carve/saw/abrade with stones 🤙🏽 Goldenrod spindle, mystery wood fire board!

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It's perfectly normal for everyone to have an overflowing 5 gallon bucket of PURPLEHEART (Peltogyne Spp.) Hearthboards in their home... RIGHT?! GAMBARIMASHO YO! Let’s Keep Going! PhyreKeeper…Save The Tribe. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLnNGzkgmjC/