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Ivory source
Posted by:
steve parks
(65.214.202.---)
Date: November 14, 2005 08:23PM
I know this is probably a touchy subject but I was wanting to turn some split grips from legally purchased ivory or an alternative ivory. I've looked at a couple of pool cue building sites but they seem to have only small pieces. I need some that are aleast 5" long and 1.125 to 1.25 inches in diameter. Anybody know of a source and any tips on turning ivory?
Thanks, Steve Re: Ivory source
Posted by:
Edward D. Smith
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Date: November 14, 2005 09:15PM
If you can't get ivory, try American Holly. This wood is very white and easy to turn. Don't use Birchwood-Casey or ureathene to finish.. They are too yellow. The best thing I have found so far is permagloss. There may be other very clear finishes out there but I am not aware of them. If you find a legal source of ivory I would like to know. American holly is not quite as nice as ivory but it is as close as anything I know of that you can get legally.
Ed Smith Re: Ivory source
Posted by:
Jim Cunningham
(206.19.38.---)
Date: November 14, 2005 09:20PM
You may tryu to contact U.S. Customs and/ or U.S. Fish and Wildlife to see what they do with confiscated ivory. They may "legitimize" it and @#$%& it(?) Just an idea . . . and most of my ideas get me into trouble!
Good Luck! JC Re: Ivory source
Posted by:
Bob Crook
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Date: November 14, 2005 11:18PM
Steve
You might check out Boone Trading [www.boonetrading.com] I used to do scrimshaw belt buckles and bolo ties and got some fossil ivory from them. A walrus oosik might make a nice grip. I don't know how any of it would turn on a lathe but you might give them a call and ask. Bob Re: Ivory source
Posted by:
Tony Ertola
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Date: November 15, 2005 12:57AM
I haven't had much luck trying to use Holly. Everything seems to discolor it including the sand paper.
Craft Supplies USA has alterative ivory in 1 1/2" x 6" Don't know what it looks or works like since I haven't use it. [www.woodturnerscatalog.com] Tony Re: Ivory source
Posted by:
Ted Morgan
(---.tvlres.jcu.edu.au)
Date: November 15, 2005 02:18AM
Warthog tusk, walrus tusk, hippo tusk are all ivory of sorts. You just may not be able to get a complete handle out of one. Re: Ivory source
Posted by:
Dave Lyons
(65.73.175.---)
Date: November 15, 2005 07:45PM
You might try Texas Knife Supply on the internet. Re: Ivory source
Posted by:
Gerry Rhoades
(209.200.194.---)
Date: November 16, 2005 05:57PM
The alternative ivory from Craft Supplies USA is good stuff. You can get a 20% discount ordering online until November 21 if you use the following code during checkout, 05FAYAH1. I do a lot of business with them and they're great people. You might also want to check out the Tagua nuts, also called vegetable ivory, which is also very easy to work. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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