Things from femurs (pic heavy)

[Lucasade]

First go at making things out of bone, but I will definitely do more as it's a lovely material. I used a coping saw, rasp, file and (for the needles) medium sandpaper. The arrowheads are deliberately left rough but will be sharpened properly in due course.

[Pat B]

Nice work. I can see the potential in what you're making. Have you tried longer blades like knives and daggers?

[Hawkdancer]

Nice work!  The bone is on my list of shaping and sharpening, too.  What size are the points?  Like Pat said, there is good potential.  Will e looking forward to seeing those sharpened up and hafted.
Hawkdancer

[GlisGlis]

Beware that apparently breathing bone dust will affect badly your lungs. Wear a protective mask
really like the needles

[Lucasade]

The arrowheads entirely by chance came out almost exactly the same size as Otzi's (although his were stone of course) which made me happy. I've just gone for a simple design to start with while I'm learning. Next on the list is a knife but I need a new bone for that as I've only got a few scraps of this one left. There may be enough for a dagger though. Any ideas for other bits and bobs?

I'm being careful with the dust - took good note of that in the reading before I started.

[Ruddy Darter]

Very nice 

 R.D.

[selfbow joe]

The needle s looks good. What kind of bone are you using.

[Lucasade]

This was a cow femur bought from our local butcher.

[GlisGlis]

Any ideas for other bits and bobs?

bow tips overlay, hooks 

[Onebowonder]

Any ideas for other bits and bobs?

bow tips overlay, hooks 

A thumb ring, guitar picks, dice, necklace medallion, or maybe knife scales.

Those needles are way kewl!  Nice work sir...

OneBow

[Lucasade]

Dice - great idea! I'm going to have a go at some beads too I think.

[Hawkdancer]

Them beads might trade heavy on the buck skinner circuit!  You're doing good!!  I have trouble seeing the little hole to string the darn things!
Hawkdancer

[Stoner]

Great job, really like the needles too. John

[Lucasade]

Mnay thanks for the encouraging comments everyone!

[Zuma]

Great work and concepts. I like.
Zuma