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mark bailey liked forum post "Heel Block materials" – 6 days, 1 hour ago
syntholabo replied to the topic "Heel Block materials" – 6 days, 11 hours ago

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mark bailey replied to the topic "Bone for vegans" – 6 days, 19 hours ago

@syntholaboI did see the fat busting procedure for butcher cow bone. Didn’t think it would be so bad for antlers. Jerry Rosa never mentioned it for his.That’s cool – just wanted to flag it up in case you were unaware.Although… Read more»
mark bailey replied to the topic "Heel Block materials" – 6 days, 19 hours ago

@syntholaboI’ve not made a heel or tail block using Alder – I do have to recommend you stay ‘on script’ obviously but… if it is a good enough piece then I don’t see why not – Go for it and… Read more»
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syntholabo replied to the topic "Bone for vegans" – 6 days, 21 hours ago

Great. Antler Anthrax sounds nice. The band? 😮 I did see the fat busting procedure for butcher cow bone. Didn’t think it would be so bad for antlers. Jerry Rosa never mentioned it for his.I kinda like the discolouration imperfections, but… Read more»
syntholabo replied to the topic "Heel Block materials" – 6 days, 21 hours ago

Yup. ThanksThink the Alder slab is OK to mill up?
mark bailey replied to the topic "Bone for vegans" – 6 days, 22 hours ago

Has anyone got any comments or advice on turning antlers into saddles and nuts?I can bring myself to salvage such materials from the wilderness.Short answer: Don’tLong answer:I understand that bone and antler need to be treated before using because they… Read more»
mark bailey replied to the topic "Heel Block materials" – 6 days, 23 hours ago

Bin it 🙄 looks like it is full of cracks….not good!
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syntholabo posted a new topic "Heel Block materials" – 6 days, 23 hours ago

[attach]929[/attach]This might be a stupid question but should I abandon this heel block, on account of the cracked knot you can see on the pictured face?[attach]928[/attach]I have this block of what I think is Alder, but it’s difficult to read… Read more»
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John L liked forum post "Bone for vegans" – 1 week, 1 day ago
syntholabo replied to the topic "Bone for vegans" – 1 week, 1 day ago

Thanks John,I love Jerry Rosa- been devouring his repair videos, and of course I seen his mandolin antler saddles :)The idea of hemp particle board for a top sounds like an IKEA guitar… Go on and try it for sure!
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