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[manno]

While i dont think i'll share the photo of the horror inside this box, i have managed to acquire me a horses shin bone.



Anyone have any experience in preparing a horses shin bone? Do i just saw the knuckle off each end, scrape out the marrow and submerse in linseed oil for the next 6 months? Any tips?

[Chad]

@mad_abt_cricket  made one from a cow shin bone from memory, he'll probably be able to give some tips!

[mad_abt_cricket]

you will need to clean it up and boil it in water really well, else will stink.
Once dried, submurge in linseed oil for 6 months - 1 year and then it is good to go.

[smilley792]

All I can think off is this


https://youtu.be/kLDhMU5JvMk

[manno]

Thanks Chad, mad - I'll give it a go. Might wait till ive got the house to myself though.... For some reason the wife was already less than impressed with me stuffing a horse leg in the freezer so boiling it up in the kitchen may prove problematic.

All I can think off is this


https://youtu.be/kLDhMU5JvMk

Haha not quite as gruesome as that mate.

[manno]

you will need to clean it up and boil it in water really well, else will stink.
Once dried, submurge in linseed oil for 6 months - 1 year and then it is good to go.

We talking full rolling boil? Or slown n low?

Just wondering if i can ruin the qualities/longevity of the bone by heating it too aggressively.

[mad_abt_cricket]

Boil the hell out of it and let it dry completely.