So, I picked up these bones from a third world country, not sure what they are, but decided to make some scales. I did not have a proper band saw but I think it turned out ok.
The hardware is stainless steel, the filling is bone dust mixed with wood glue, the blade... some cheap $25 knife I have been cutting down and honing and cutting and bending and honing some more.
Nonetheless I learned a lot! and it was fun:)
V/R
RK