Winston died

**Philadelph** · 12-11-2008, 06:41 AM

Wow Bart, sorry to hear.

On the scale topic- Horn is very fickle. It likes to warp for no reason at the most inopportune times. As Mike said you can straighten it a number of ways. I would think about maybe stabilizing it too, but I don't know if most knifemakers stabilize horn or not. Buddel did bone scales a while back and posted about the drying/cleaning/cutting process. It may be very similar here- sorry I dont have the time to look for it, but it shouldn't be too hard to find.

**Bruno** · 12-11-2008, 02:05 PM

Hi Bart, my condolences.

I have no advice about treating bone, because I don't know much about it.
I just wanted to say I think it is a good way to remember Winston.

**Milton Man** · 12-11-2008, 02:25 PM

I'm sorry to hear about Winston, Bart - pets and farm animals we get to know are always hard when they die, especially suddenly.

A very nicely scaled razor - with some of your best steel - will be a fitting tribute to your departed friend.

Mark

**timberrr59** · 12-11-2008, 02:51 PM

I am sorry to hear of the loss. Please do not feel guilt. I once knew a man who had tied his goat to a truck bumper. He forgot the goat when he left for work in morning's darkness. It took a long time for recovery over his loss and blame. You are good to make Winston still be with us. Thank you for sharing. Peace for you in this Christmas Season. Time will heal. Robert

**mlangstr** · 12-11-2008, 03:38 PM

I'm sorry to hear this Bart.. I wish you all the best..

Maarten

**aroliver59** · 12-11-2008, 07:14 PM

My condolences also.Our pets can get to be like family members.He looked to be a good buddy.

**ben.mid** · 12-11-2008, 08:14 PM

Hey mate,
Sorry about Winston. It's amazing how animals can become part of your life & how strong the bonds grow.
I know nothing about rams horn though, i'm afraid, but that's a lovely way to keep the memories.

**Bart** · 12-12-2008, 12:54 AM

Thank you all for the heartwarming words. It really means a lot to me.
Also thanks to those that posted a few guidelines for working with horn.
For those inrterested in working with horn, I googled a bit and found this link:
Using and working with Horn - Working Horn
From all the options presented, I think that I will boil the horns first on a little gas burner that I can place outside.

Bart.

**Rawaz** · 12-12-2008, 01:13 AM

I'm sorry for your loss, but you shouldn't be sad he probably has a better life awaiting him.

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