Good day in the shed (part three)

[chas_41_uk]

I stupidly mentioned at a Viking show recently that I had some bone lying around in the shed.
So one of "Her Indoors" friends asked me if I could make her a couple of bone sewing needles.
Never made any before, but here's my first efforts

 

[Woody]

That will teach you to keep your mouth shut LOL well done mate they look just right

 

[Doug]

Looks like you've had a busy day Chas, nice work all round

 

[Jim]

Well they a new to me Chas, they should keep the Lady happy my friend .. :wink: Got to ask, what did the bone come from ..

 

[ray7]

Very nice work. Was it easy to work the bone?

Ray

 

[chas_41_uk]

Got to ask, what did the bone come from ..

The needles were made from part of a cow's leg bone, obtained from the local butcher

 

[chas_41_uk]

Very nice work. Was it easy to work the bone?

I cheated Ray. I used the band saw to get the basic shape. They refined it and rounded the corners on a sanding disc I can attach to the headstock of my lathe
And I only tried to sand my finger once

 

[Buckeye]

Very nice, did you boil the bone or was it raw?

Peter

 

[Dalboy]

Great job on the needles just watch those orders rolling in.

How did you clean the bone boil then bleach or some other method and does it smell anything like antler to turn.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Very nice, did you boil the bone or was it raw?

No Peter, it is raw...ish. I have tried boiling etc before when I tried to make some authentic leather punches. It makes the bone brittle and too easy to break.
So I just gave the bone to our dog and then made sure it was properly clean with a light boiling.

 

[chas_41_uk]

How did you clean the bone boil then bleach or some other method and does it smell anything like antler to turn.

Derek, I just gave the bone to our dog, who is pretty good at cleaning the remains off it. Then a dquick boil to get rid of any remaining marrow etc.
Oh yes is stinks just like Antler.

 

[bassethound]

Bit different for you mate but well done!

 

[paulm]

A great pair of needles there, hopefully you'll show us some stuff made with them?

 

[Terry]

Nice pair of needles Chas !!