Hand saw blade for cutting mammoth pieces

[RayseM]

I have some short sections of stabilized mammoth bone/tusk that I wish to cut into 3/8" or 1/2" handle parts. I assume this stuff will be hard on saw blades. Not certain the kind of blade to use that will give smooth chip free cuts and not destroy the blade after one cut.

I have a bandsaw but that would require some holding jig. I can certainly do that but the same question - will a few passes kill the blade?

Any recommendations? Is there a version of a hardened tooth hand saw that I might use? I'm Ok with investing in the right hand tool.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Any wood cutting blade should be fine. The stabilization is just plastic, and the ivory is not particularly hard.
If the ivory is actually fossilized, it wouldn't need or take stabilizing.

 

[Richard338]

Check out Mark Knapp's website as he gives instructions. The gist of it is that bimetal bandsaw blades work well, but use a fresh one and avoid generating heat. Cracks can form days later if you get it hot. Also don't dip in water.

 

[RayseM]

Thank you both. Good to know. If I had some extra lengths I'd experiment but not any waste available so I ask to
optimize. Appreciate your shared experience.

 

[jjg6319]

If there is a hobby shop around look for an Xacto handle with a couple of saw blades. It is not expensive if you want to give that a try.

I have used this before:

https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Pull-Razor-Hobby-Blades/dp/B08VRHNN5Q/ref=asc_df_B08VRHNN5Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507656639722&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13924756089177933502&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015551&hvtargid=pla-1216825023255&psc=1

 

[RayseM]

Cool - I have an Xacto handle. Those little rigid back saw blades look useful. Thanks.