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[ozmeath]

BK, no doubt! V. funny...
Caradoc, I've worked alot W. horn, bone and tooth and the like but I thank you for the warning.It's good to get a reminder so I don't get complacent.
Erin.

[Caradoc]

BK, no doubt! V. funny...
Caradoc, I've worked alot W. horn, bone and tooth and the like but I thank you for the warning.It's good to get a reminder so I don't get complacent.
Erin.

Sorry. I do a number of classes on different subjects, and I get to play with obscure period dyes and pigments, too.

Given the nature of many of these substances, I'm surprised that the human race has lasted as long as it has.

(Antimony, bone dust, arsenic, flint chips in the eyes....)

I figure it's better to warn people, so we only lose the ones who're stupid and educate the ones who're just ignorant.

[ozmeath]

GDG, certainly it's amazing how resilient we as a human race seem to be. That said I've seen some nasty stuff come down within my my prof. peers and don't wish it upon myself.
Are you aware of anything in particar within these (afore mentioned) dusts that I best be aware of? ' Safe than sorry hey!
Erin

[Caradoc]

Are you aware of anything in particar within these (afore mentioned) dusts that I best be aware of? ' Safe than sorry hey!
Erin

The problem with bone dust and other fine silica dusts is that they're highly abrasive - get any in your eyes or lungs, and the little bit just start shredding soft tissue.

Goggles and a respirator. Please.

[ozmeath]

Always wear specks but will make the effort to wear a mask. Sound reminder, Thanks.Also a good push to get my vacuum system sorted for the bench. It's easy to be broke and slack with these things...And there's always economical solutions!
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[O'Neille]

Have you finished your knife project yet? I'm just hoping to see the final pictures? O'Neille

[Andrew Green]

This has got me pretty interested too. I know a guy who makes some nice stuff using old wagon iron, looks really neat.
Your knife is looking pretty good so far. i have also heard of heating the tang, and shoving the antler down onto it, and once it cools, it's stuck. I am guessing this works on the same principle as boiling the antler as well. There seems to always be the option of epoxy.