Found this an interesting feature,the dark line is the tusk nerve root,the top cap will have the same,going to try and save them in the finished handle.
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Found this an interesting feature,the dark line is the tusk nerve root,the top cap will have the same,going to try and save them in the finished handle.
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Curious how dark and solid that line is if its exposed.
It will be black and hollow.may work out.maybe not.Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisBarberShop
I've got a customer with about 40 slats ivory used for burnishing leather from a shoe factory he said, bout 8 inch long pieces an inch or two wide, he said I can have them when he found them when he found them they were warped so figured they were useless, told him I can flatten em so thankfully he didn't toss em. Can't wait for him to drop em off.
Can't wait to see how thar brush turns out
It might be a good feature to incorporate with scrimshaw?
Always wondered what the center was like, thanks for the info.
The anatomy of a tusk is actually quite interesting (at least to me)
The nerve runs the entire lenth and exits at the tip,Elephants can actually feel with Their tusks like we can with our fingers.
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That is cool,
I hope it works itself into the finished product for you.
And thanks for the information Bill!
Do not think I can save it all,maybe a bit on the base.
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Unless you think it will break, PLEASE continue. The thing will be cool, maybe dribbble some CA into the cavity.
An elephant's nerve passage. I would like it! :D 'Look! There is where the nerve ran!' No one has saved that. Considered it scrap.
Bit of history. Awesome! :tu
Dunno prices on ivory but I've been eyeballing some carved foot and a half long tusk tips at a local flea market, but it ain't cheap.
Keep the pics coming I looopove progress pics
Will not break,is not a fracture,is a cavity,it will dictate what it will be
If your seeing carved Ivory tusks at flea markets,odds are it is not Ivory,be carefull.Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisBarberShop
Interesting Bill! Keep us posted!!
Ray
Will do Ray,be done tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by walleyeman
Not a flea market, its a high wnd antique store, my badQuote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
What are the asking for the tusks?? got pics??Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisBarberShop
Was something like $800 for the pair, no pics
thats cheap if the real deal,had a guy bring over a huge tusk last week for me to look at,maybe 100 lbs. 7 ft around the curve.Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisBarberShop
Beautifull brass bands, the whole shittery,he paid 5 grand for it,was made from 100% plastic, total fake.
Due diligence should be practiced on anything especially if you are a newb to the product.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
What did this person say (or do) after learning it was plastic?
Dave
He said the F word,several times,bought it at a Gun show.Quote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
Part of it survived,something differant.
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Wow!
We get to see the beautiful brushes made by you and others but this one has character.
My first impression was "this is a man's brush" whose purpose is for our hobby of best-in-practice shaving.
Great job.
Dave
You can get a 7 foot (2.13 m) pair of fake tusks at McKenzie's taxidermy shop.
Elephant Tusks - Finished L: 83 3/4" x C: 17 1/2" L: 89" x C: 17" Yes $646.10
Like siilcone breast implants,why? gimmie the real deal any day:)Quote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
Turned out great pixel, I wanna start turning brush handles as it is just need to get a lathe and take the plunge
Do it,lots of fun:)Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisBarberShop
Excellent work right there sir. Love it
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Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Sorry. Point was you can get two for 87% less than he paid. Sorry to hijack OP.Quote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
He thought he was getting the real deal,at $50/lb that would have been a great deal,If real.Quote:
Originally Posted by rolodave
