Hi all,
this is my first proper post on here.
Back last year i managed to get hold of a slither of whale bone so i decided to make a whale bone needle.
i split off a small splinter around 50mm log and 5mm square, i then sanded it down using some glass paper and them some fine emery cloth untill it was an acceptable (in my eyes) shape. i then took a 1mm twist drill and ran it between my fingers to produce the hole for the thread.
if i were to do another one i would drill the hole first and then shape the needle afterwards to ensure that the hole was in the center.
the needle is very strong for its size and i did try it out a few times before i gave it to someone as a gift.
unfortunatly i didnt take any pictures whilst i was making the needle but i did take a few finished pictures.... here they are
http://s1324.beta.photobucket.com/user/burner111/library/whale bone needle
Burner
this is my first proper post on here.
Back last year i managed to get hold of a slither of whale bone so i decided to make a whale bone needle.
i split off a small splinter around 50mm log and 5mm square, i then sanded it down using some glass paper and them some fine emery cloth untill it was an acceptable (in my eyes) shape. i then took a 1mm twist drill and ran it between my fingers to produce the hole for the thread.
if i were to do another one i would drill the hole first and then shape the needle afterwards to ensure that the hole was in the center.
the needle is very strong for its size and i did try it out a few times before i gave it to someone as a gift.
unfortunatly i didnt take any pictures whilst i was making the needle but i did take a few finished pictures.... here they are
http://s1324.beta.photobucket.com/user/burner111/library/whale bone needle
Burner