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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Al W on November 11, 2012, 12:27:12 am

Title: Scrolling a shoulder bone
Post by: Al W on November 11, 2012, 12:27:12 am

Greetings

I have been approached on the idea of scrolling an elk shoulder blade with a design.  This would be a completely new experience for me and I would like to hear what you folks would offer for advice and scrolling bone.

Al

Title: Re: Scrolling a shoulder bone
Post by: Billy in Va on November 11, 2012, 08:18:13 am

I have never cut any bone per say but I have cut a couple  antlers. Not a scroll design, but more of a trim on the end.  They smell bad when being cut. To me, it was very unpleasant almost like hair burning. Can't say about the bone.

Title: Re: Scrolling a shoulder bone
Post by: mlwmerk on November 11, 2012, 09:40:37 am

If you do cut bone of any kind be sure to wear a good facemask filter - the best you can get - and eye protection.  You don't know what bad stuff lurks in the dust beside the smell.  Like mold spores, microscopic disease particles, etc.

Walt in CT

Title: Re: Scrolling a shoulder bone
Post by: slowcutter on November 13, 2012, 01:32:33 pm

Sorry I took so long.
Talked to a friend that makes all kinds of things from bone.
He said to use a respirator,goggles & some kind of dust collector.
He will not cut with out any of these & yes it will stink.