Cutting shells - Page 2 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Peter Wright · 11-04-2009, 01:16 PM

Listen to Sappy, also make sure to use beeswax to lubricate the blade it will cut far easier, and the blades will last longer. you can find the SMALL cakes of beeswax at most stores that sell candle making supplies............

Harlan · 11-05-2009, 12:20 AM

At one time Hawk had a drip attachment and I believe diamond coated blades for cutting glass. Many years ago I cut the end off a conch shell with a hacksaw. It was very difficult and used a lot of blades. The shells are made of calcium cabonate. In nature a soft form of this is limestone. Under heat and pressure nature makes marble.

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11-04-2009, 01:16 PM	#11
Peter Wright Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 33	Listen to Sappy, also make sure to use beeswax to lubricate the blade it will cut far easier, and the blades will last longer. you can find the SMALL cakes of beeswax at most stores that sell candle making supplies............

11-05-2009, 12:20 AM	#12
Harlan Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: La Puente, CA Posts: 44	At one time Hawk had a drip attachment and I believe diamond coated blades for cutting glass. Many years ago I cut the end off a conch shell with a hacksaw. It was very difficult and used a lot of blades. The shells are made of calcium cabonate. In nature a soft form of this is limestone. Under heat and pressure nature makes marble.