This was one of the most satisfying and time consuming projects Ive done. As meticulous as leather working and as precise as machining something from plastic. Let me know what you think !
Hello, jeweller here. You should invest in a jewellers saw, they are not expensive and would probably have made the sawing a lot easier. Also the dremmel has a flexible shaft with a pen handle add on, that is really good and again not that expensive. Have fun trying stuff out. Oh, and it smell like burnt hair, because it literally is made up of the same material as hair. ;)
Thanks for sharing. I'm particularly impressed with your templating and prep work! I've never worked with tortoise, but I've worked with buffalo horn. Four tips; 1.) use a coping saw instead of a hack saw. You can get diamond blades for them. 2.) Your mistake with the drill, here's how to fix it: As soon as you notice your error, stop work and make a bunch of fine dust (sandpaper on scrap shell/horn parts) and use that to thicken 2 part epoxy to a putty consistency and fill the hole. Let the epoxy cure and proceed drilling where you meant to. 3.) to straighten tortoise shell, boil it and sandwich it between 2 flat rigid pieces of metal and clamp them or put heavy weights on them. Allow to cool completely and it should be reshaped. 4.) continue your sanding schedule through about 1500 - 2000 grit, then use the buffing wheel and compound to get a high gloss, transparent mirror finish. Or seal it entirely with 2 part epoxy. Always test new methods before working on a final product, especially if it is irreplaceable.
Turned out beautifully. Working with ( moose elk etc ) antler is also hard to endure. I still would love to want to try carving out some elk or moose buttons this year. Thanks for the video! Nice channel!
Thanks! The main issue was with abrasives, its not that good of an idea to cut it with a dremel, it basically melts, treat it as some hard laminated plastic and you'll be fine
This was one of the most satisfying and time consuming projects Ive done. As meticulous as leather working and as precise as machining something from plastic. Let me know what you think !
Super work, I would like to have a comb like that :)
Hello, jeweller here. You should invest in a jewellers saw, they are not expensive and would probably have made the sawing a lot easier. Also the dremmel has a flexible shaft with a pen handle add on, that is really good and again not that expensive. Have fun trying stuff out. Oh, and it smell like burnt hair, because it literally is made up of the same material as hair. ;)
Thanks for sharing. I'm particularly impressed with your templating and prep work! I've never worked with tortoise, but I've worked with buffalo horn. Four tips; 1.) use a coping saw instead of a hack saw. You can get diamond blades for them. 2.) Your mistake with the drill, here's how to fix it: As soon as you notice your error, stop work and make a bunch of fine dust (sandpaper on scrap shell/horn parts) and use that to thicken 2 part epoxy to a putty consistency and fill the hole. Let the epoxy cure and proceed drilling where you meant to. 3.) to straighten tortoise shell, boil it and sandwich it between 2 flat rigid pieces of metal and clamp them or put heavy weights on them. Allow to cool completely and it should be reshaped. 4.) continue your sanding schedule through about 1500 - 2000 grit, then use the buffing wheel and compound to get a high gloss, transparent mirror finish. Or seal it entirely with 2 part epoxy.
Always test new methods before working on a final product, especially if it is irreplaceable.
Lots of practice, and you will get the hang of it I'm sure ! I guess a soft touch is the most important thing, dont be too forceful with it
Turned out beautifully. Working with ( moose elk etc ) antler is also hard to endure. I still would love to want to try carving out some elk or moose buttons this year. Thanks for the video! Nice channel!
It’s really amazing and awesome. Thanks so much for making this video. Subbed
Good job. I have an antique turtle shell and was thinking what to do with ir. You gave me some nice ideas
Thanks! The main issue was with abrasives, its not that good of an idea to cut it with a dremel, it basically melts, treat it as some hard laminated plastic and you'll be fine
A part of me died when you said you were doing this in your room.
You should always wear a mask while working on turtle shell or clam shell the fine dust can be toxic to the lungs.
Woah, didnt know that, thanks for the info!
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