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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: MO Hawkeye on December 08, 2009, 10:15:48 pm

Title: Cutting Cow leg bone with modern tools
Post by: MO Hawkeye on December 08, 2009, 10:15:48 pm

I would like to cut out some arrow points out of a large cow bone. What is the best method of cutting them out?  Can I use hand saw?   Thanks,   Paul

Title: Re: Cutting Cow leg bone with modern tools
Post by: mullet on December 08, 2009, 10:18:16 pm

 I'ved used a hacksaw in the past. I have a bandsaw now.

Title: Re: Cutting Cow leg bone with modern tools
Post by: El Destructo on December 08, 2009, 10:25:33 pm

Hacksaw....Bandsaw....Cutoff wheel on a Dremel Tool....whatever you use....make sure that You wear a Dust Mask at least....Respirator if you can....Bad things can happen breathing Wood....Bone or Antler Dust....believe me....I have been through it.....and it ain't no fun!

Title: Re: Cutting Cow leg bone with modern tools
Post by: Tsalagi on December 09, 2009, 02:12:47 am

And if you're married and using a portable electric tool to cut bone, do it outside. Your wife won't love the smell and incense won't cover it.

Title: Re: Cutting Cow leg bone with modern tools
Post by: El Destructo on December 09, 2009, 02:21:48 am

no it's as bad as burning Hair.......and it don't go away to soon either.......... :P

Title: Re: Cutting Cow leg bone with modern tools
Post by: Pappy on December 09, 2009, 08:25:53 am

My dogs love it when I am cutting or grinding bone and horn in the shop,guess they think it smells good. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Cutting Cow leg bone with modern tools
Post by: Tsalagi on December 09, 2009, 04:12:58 pm

Last time I sanded bone in the house with a Dremel (man, I just sanded a touch--not much!!), I lit some incense to cover the smell. The wife wasn't THAT upset, but she didn't buy the story that I found some "Copal, Cedar, And Deer Bone Incense" sticks.