Info needed for my upcoming first scales ever made project. I went and bought some bone this afternoon. I have minimal power equipment, and due to upcoming move, will not buy more.

I own a dremel, and was planning on using a cutting wheel to make the rough cuts. Maybe buying the tile-cutter bit and using that? Suggestions?

Once the scale pieces are cut from the bone, I was going to use a dremel sanding wheel to make rough adjustments in size and shape.

For fine shaping and polishing, I'm assuming the same type of sandpaper used on the blades can be used on the bone. What grit do most people start with? End with?

Suggestions on staining? I'd like to get an amber color on/in the bone. Will wood stain work? Is wood stain safe to use on a shaver, toxicity wise?


Any other suggestions or tips (other than ventilate well) for cutting, shaping and coloring the bone??? Any frequent difficulties people run into? This will be my first time making any scales and they will be adorning a newly aquired DD Special Wedge! Thanks for any and all help and keep a look out for upcoming project pics!