[Jewelry making - Article 00221] - Re: [Orchid] Elk Teeth

[Ron Charlotte]

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>     Does anyone has experience with drilling elk/animal teeth? They
>     appear very hard, and since I only have one shot at this, I thought
>     I'd ask for advice. 

    Treat tooth and bone like a hard, somewhat brittle wood.  Don't
    force it, or it will split down the grain lines.  Just use a sharp
    twist drill, and light pressure with moderate rpm's. 

Ron Charlotte -- Gainesville, FL
ronch2 AT bellsouth.net OR afn03234 AT afn.org 

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