I need directions so I dont hurt myself

[woodcutter199]

I found 2 ebonite bowling balls that are quite old.
Can anyone give me advice on how to open them up safely and how can I tell if it is true ebonite?
I have table saw, Band saw, Porta band sawzall
TIA

 

[thewishman]

http://content.penturners.org/library/pen_blanks/cuttingbowlingballs.pdf

Ebonite smells very sulfurous when you machine it. It doesn't like heat, so don't get it very hot.

 

[woodcutter199]

Sorry I didnt look in the Library

Thanks Chris that helps a bunch

 

[thewishman]

I looked at each article in the library and just did not see it. Tried the Google search and found it.

Here is another thread - I'd read through it. Lots of warnings from people that have done it.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/f14/cutting-up-bowling-ball-64538/

 

[Eldermike]

Cutting large rounds on a table saw is a sure invite to getting hurt. This might be an opportunity where a hand saw is the best for safety sake.


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