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Offline deerhunter97370

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Deer Bone ?
« on: May 13, 2009, 05:00:22 am »
Does deer bone work for tip overlays? Joel
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Deer Bone ?
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2009, 05:33:18 am »
Yes ,I have used it several times,just be sure it is decreased good before gluing. :)
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Offline deerhunter97370

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Re: Deer Bone ?
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2009, 04:11:18 pm »
Thanks Pappy. Joel
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Offline michbowguy

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Re: Deer Bone ?
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2009, 10:04:15 pm »
i was hoping "deer bone", was meaning cannon bone or something for a takedown!
what do you think of that! 8)
deer bone works great for tips and plates!
jamie

Offline Christophero

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Re: Deer Bone ?
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2009, 10:28:01 am »
Michiganbowguy,
I don't think the bone would hold up to the forces of a takedown handle design.  They split and crack too easily once dry.  But, they do make nice overlays, as asked about.