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Cow bone choice?

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Lucasade:
I'm getting quite into making things out of bone. I can buy cow bones from my local butcher very cheaply which is good :) Do people have any thoughts about the best particular bone to use? I started on a femur thinking it is the largest bone, and I have got 12 arrowheads and 2 needles from it, but bits of the femur are very thick so I've had to do a lot of rasping to reduce thickness. I am also reading that the tibia and metatarsus/metacarpus may be better. I am now getting confused so any guidance would be appreciated!

sleek:
I know nothing about it but would love to see some pics of your work!

Lucasade:
Pics will be posted when 1) They are finished to a standard I'm happy with (nearly there); 2) I can find a camera in my house that works; 3) I remember where people have said to upload photos to so they appear here!

Hawkdancer:
Plumb forgot bovine anatomy!  When the dogs are done chewing, the bone is about ready to work >:D!  Try posting via Imgur, it usually works out.  Don't worry too much about top quality pieces, we like them anyway!  A bit of ribbing may be another issue!  We are primitive anyway :KN >:D!

Pat B:
I think the femur probably has the best(strongest) bone for blades, arrow heads and knives. A deer femur makes a pretty cool dagger. I gave one I made to Pappy at the last Classic.

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