Flint in east texas
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Flint in east texas
Does any one know where to find flint or chert in east texas like the tyler area thank
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Re: Flint in east texas
East Texas isnt the best place to find flint. But I do have a universal method.
Parking lots. A lot of people and businesses use a stone accent around their lots. Its isnt hard to find some decently sized flint stones in them if you paying attention.
But as for naturally I don't think you'll find it very easily.
Parking lots. A lot of people and businesses use a stone accent around their lots. Its isnt hard to find some decently sized flint stones in them if you paying attention.
But as for naturally I don't think you'll find it very easily.
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Re: Flint in east texas
I usually find my flint in the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital parking lot..... Saw another guy out there cracking the chert open as well the other day, lol.
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Re: Flint in east texas
I'll keep my eyes open as I drive around Tyler, I'm sure somewhere will pop out. If you find somewhere, let us know!
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Re: Flint in east texas
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Re: Flint in east texas
5 looks to be just north of Canton, 7 looks to be around Pittsburgh?
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Re: Flint in east texas
I have had good luck using Jasper. In the Oil fields where I work the base used for the roads and rigs sites are loaded with it, throws good sparks from a steel and every once in a while I also find petrified wood, also makes good sparks Peace
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