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   _mj_ | Feb 17, 2023 10:48pm | #1

   Define "alternative ivory" for us. Is it from an alternative elephant?

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   john_c2 | Feb 18, 2023 03:17am | #2

   I have about 8 jokes that leapt to mind, but I'm not going to write any of them.

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   john_c2 | Feb 18, 2023 03:23am | #3

   It's plastic. Fancy plastic. Just treat it as such.

   If the piece is too small, it can break on a table saw and pieces can go flying. It should scroll saw great. It sands great, and if you use really fine grits it will polish to a very high shine. Epoxy works.

   I've turned it on the lathe, and it's very pretty. But it has little strength. I made a carving tool handle, and it snapped the first time I tried it. It sure was pretty though.

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   ggundy | Feb 18, 2023 01:34pm | #5

   Thanks, I used the term alternative because that is the product description used by the supplier. But it does sound weird instead of artificial or faux. I will give the scroll saw a try on a small section as a test.

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   pantalones868 | Feb 18, 2023 12:52pm | #4

   A very fine toothed handsaw --or a coping saw/ jewelers saw if there are curves. Use a file or sanding stick to smooth the edges.

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   ggundy | Feb 18, 2023 01:35pm | #6

   I can test a coping saw as well.