Thread: Need help with mammoth scales

Bob I have a rig that I use on Vintage scales to straighten them with a "Shot of Steam Iron"

I do not know if it will work on the Mammoth Tusk though.. I have used this on Celluloid, Bakelite, Wood, Ivory, Bone, Horn, Etc: Etc:

I can take pics later tonight if you think it might work.. but basically it is two pieces of Oak 3 in x 6.5 in x 1/4 inch... I have drilled multiple 1/8 inch holes through these so I have a sieve of sorts that allow steam through, but not enough holes to weaken the structure of the wood...

I place the old warped scales on the bottom piece and then place the top piece on... I clamp these together using C clamps but not overly tight...
I then set the iron on the outside of the wood and hit them a few times with the steam, and heat, flip it, and hit them from the other side.. Now I tighten the clamps and repeat, tighten, and repeat, until it is all straight and tight... I leave that sit for a day at least...

Hope that helps