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Title: Questions about using bone for handle scales
Post by: mulie on January 03, 2011, 09:04:00 PM

I have some old cow bones that I would like to use for knife scales. I'm concerned about how pourus they are on the inside. My question is:  Have any of you used bones for scales and how did you seal them?

Title: Re: Questions about using bone for handle scales
Post by: Lin Rhea on January 03, 2011, 09:25:00 PM

plyurethane and acetone 50/50

Try to cut the bone where there is no marrow area on the surface. Split the bone and remove material from the middle out. I find that shin bones are best, but that also means it has to be a big specimen and cut just right.

Title: Re: Questions about using bone for handle scales
Post by: mulie on January 03, 2011, 09:30:00 PM

Thanks Lin,
I have 10-12 shin bones from cows and think they will make great handles.  Does the poly/acetone mix make them slick?

Title: Re: Questions about using bone for handle scales
Post by: Lin Rhea on January 03, 2011, 09:46:00 PM

No. It just fills the pores mostly, unless you apply it last.