tantrum86 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Here is a stag handled Hunter im working on it is in need of a sheath and sharpening but im a little stumped on how to get more out of the Moose shed that I was given to make it with the shed was pretty old and I told the client I would do my best but it isnt shining up well, I'm at 600 grit and i've tried some peroxide(3%) to bring out more white but to no avail.... :( any how, the Blade is W-1 at 3 3/4inches, stainless spacers and gaurd with pruple heart spacer in between. As always advice tips and tricks would be great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewberry Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I haven't tried this, but I have heard you can seal it with something. Crazy glue or poly or something like that to get a a shine on old dried bone. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I'd be tempted to try epoxy resin thinned with xylene to make a hard sealed surface. However I'd do test pieces till I found out how well it works. There are places that stabilize various materials as a matter of course. You can try calling a university's antiquities or paleontology dept. In both depts they have to harden and stabilize finds before moving them. A more off the wall place to try might be the police forensic division They run into the weirdest things they have to recover without damaging. In any case tell them what you're doing and the problem, they may have something on the shelf and not have to brainstorm a solution. AND if they don't know or can't think of something be sure to ask if they know of someone who might. I used to be a lab rat and believe me something to break the monotony of taking, noting careful measurements makes your day. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Have you tried sealing it with several coats of super glue, then polishing? You'll probably need to clean any oily residue off with denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I've done a couple of elk horn handles. I sanded with a fine grit, then applied a couple of coats of minwax paste wax. Let the wax harden and buff to polish, and sand with 1000 grit paper. It stays smooth and the wax seals the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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