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267521 "yorkshireman@y..." <yorkshireman@y...> 2019‑01‑05 Re: Carving
You could try

https://www.axminster.co.uk/alternative-ivory-horn-tortoise-shell-
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ax19609 <https://www.axminster.co.uk/alternative-ivory-horn-
tortoise-shell-ax19609">https://www.axminster.co.uk/alternative-ivory-horn-
tortoise-shell-ax19609>


Even though they are ‘turners’ blanks, a trip through a band saw will yield
150mm x 50mm  and  a few narrower items.


I purchased some to make replacement drawer pulls for an item I was restoring,
and despite myself, I was impressed with the finished item.  I had some
difficulty aging it to match in to an original, but that wouldn’t be an issue
for you on new work.


I guess you can find similar over on the left bank, but I can operate galoot
shipping from here - be like old times.


Richard Wilson
Yorkshireman and shipper to galoots everywhere.

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