Animal Bone for Handles or Scales

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Rowland

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I found a posting for using animal bone for making handles in that archives dating back to 2001. Anybody have suggestions on using bone for custom handles? I have property where just about everytime I got for a hike, I run across a carcass and some appealing bones which could be used for handles or even a knive holder or display (elk vertebrea) Any suggestions on "stabilizing" or preserving them as well?
 
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Bone is a pretty good subject for handles, decoration and whatever. There are some makers that swear by stabilizing and others that don't. Most bone is pretty dense and resistant to damage. I've just lately done several using deer leg bone and did not stabilize. In doing a hidden tang style, the center of the bone is filled with epoxy which makes for a very string core. Sounds like you have good source for bone. If you get more than you can use, send me an email or pm. I'd sure like to get some bigger leg bones.
Rick
 
Cow and horse leg bones make fine handles...they take die really well and so far I havent had a problem not stabilizing them.
 
this is one I made from cow bone and long time ago, it's from a local butcher
just make sure the bone is, you mite say bone dry:D I use minwax wood hardener in a vacuum set up, but if it's dry and stable it should work good for you..
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