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Bone Questions
Slackbunny:
So I am starting some work with some bone. Planning on making a half dozen or so arrowheads. But I have a few questions about it as I've never worked with it or used bone tools in any way.
1) How sharp can I expect to get a bone tool. I know you can't get them shaving sharp, but should I be able to slice through paper relatively easy?
2) How durable are bone points/tools. Should I expect them to break the first time I shoot them into the ground or are they pretty hardy?
3) Does boiling a bone weaken it?
4) Is there any finishing or preserving that I need to do to extend their life?
5) Are they practical for white tail hunting?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Newindian:
1, yes you could slice through paper relatively easy. I've heard it said you can get it as sharp as steel but I haven't been able to
2, I have had bone several points survive direct hits from a 40 pound bow with only the tip breaking off
3, never boiled it befor
4, never used any sort of finish or heard of one
5, never gotten the chance to hunt one, but people do use them as long as your state allows it
Slackbunny:
Thanks for the info. the only regulation here is that you must use a broadhead that is twenty millimeters wide. i think that is 3/4 inches for my neighbors to the south. they make no specifications for materials.
tattoo dave:
I also have seen many points survive direct hits, with no damage other than the tips.
Myself, I have not yet taken any animals with bone.
Don't boil it, I've heard it weakens the bone.
Do heat up some oil, not boiling, just hot. Let the bone soak in oil until it's completely cooled. Any kind of oil will work. The oil seems to help it become less brittle.
Let us know if ya shoot something with it.
Tattoo Dave
Slackbunny:
Thanks for the oil tip. And don't worry, if I get the privilegde to actually take any game big or small with these things, you guys will be the first to know.
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