Wanting to learn to replace Ivory joint sleeve...

[jlrowe]

Ok here is the story, I want learn to replace an ivory joint sleeve. Ive never worked with ivory before. What is the proper procedure? Do you drill and bore like other materials etc? What about turning, sanding and finish? I would hate for this to be an expensive learning process Its expensive enough to do it first time.:grin:

 

[BryanMordt]

Ivory Working

Here are a couple of tips...

• While working with ivory never get it hot.
• Use a sharp/new drill, cutter and boring bar.
• Don't be shy about peck drilling to avoid heat and clear chips.
• You can use slower speeds and feeds to reduce heat.
• Seal the end grain on your exposed face with thin ca glue.
• Avoid extreme changes in humidity.

Heat is the biggest culprit for immediate and distant problems. The heat can cause a lot of stress to the material which will result in cracking.

Ivory sands and polishes easily so no hard or heavy sanding should be needed.

Good luck!

Bryan Mordt

 

[ratcues]

Here are a couple of tips...

• While working with ivory never get it hot.
• Use a sharp/new drill, cutter and boring bar.
• Don't be shy about peck drilling to avoid heat and clear chips.
• You can use slower speeds and feeds to reduce heat.
• Seal the end grain on your exposed face with thin ca glue.
• Avoid extreme changes in humidity.

Heat is the biggest culprit for immediate and distant problems. The heat can cause a lot of stress to the material which will result in cracking.

Ivory sands and polishes easily so no hard or heavy sanding should be needed.

Good luck!

Bryan Mordt

Well said.:thumbup:

 

[dave sutton]

again well said...

Here are a couple of tips...

• While working with ivory never get it hot.
• Use a sharp/new drill, cutter and boring bar.
• Don't be shy about peck drilling to avoid heat and clear chips.
• You can use slower speeds and feeds to reduce heat.
• Seal the end grain on your exposed face with thin ca glue.
• Avoid extreme changes in humidity.

Heat is the biggest culprit for immediate and distant problems. The heat can cause a lot of stress to the material which will result in cracking.

Ivory sands and polishes easily so no hard or heavy sanding should be needed.

Good luck!

Bryan Mordt

 

[jlrowe]

Thanks Bryan, Ryan and Dave. Sounds like i will be alright then long as i watch and not let it get to hot. Looks like good idea to peck drill then.