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brian melton

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Re: cutting bone and antler
« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2011, 05:57:25 pm »
Or Rudderbows  ;D

Offline adb

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Re: cutting bone and antler
« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2011, 07:47:24 pm »
I've cut lots of antler on my bandsaw, and it is awful hard on the blade, dulling it quick. What I do is cut a bunch just before I decide to scrap the old blade.

Offline medicinewheel

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Re: cutting bone and antler
« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2011, 03:41:35 am »
That's actually a helpful idea, thanks adb!
Frank from Germany...

Offline okie64

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Re: cutting bone and antler
« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2011, 10:55:22 am »
I cut mine on my miter saw.  I hold the antler with a pair of channelocks.  Works good.

Offline shikari

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Re: cutting bone and antler
« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2011, 06:13:21 pm »
the reason i bought my bandsaw was for cutting horn for my composites,the stuff is extremely dense and you need a good sharp blade if you are doing precise stuff.For cutting horn lams for the composites i prefer a sharp new blade with plenty of tpi as I can cut more precisely.I would definately invest in the better blades if you plan on cutting horn and antler a lot and it does slip if you re not careful.

Offline artcher1

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Re: cutting bone and antler
« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2011, 07:18:42 pm »
Yep, antler is sure hard on the blade. I keep a few old blades around for cutting the stuff. .........Art