Any abalone shells?

 
  I'm working on a project for me and wife, regarding our walking sticks.  I'm planning on inlaying some turquoise stones in the handle of my walking stick and wife mentioned she wanted abalone shell inlaid in hers  Anyone in Santa Cruz area have an abalone shell or pieces of one they want to get rid of?

Thanks,
Troy

Troy, when you start cutting them.do it under water. The dust will injure your lungs. I have been told that the saw dust is really nasty stuff. FYI.

I’m in San Jose and can gift you a shell.

Want some Small Ones?

I'm headed your way Monday morning

Troy, when you start cutting them.do it under water. The dust will injure your lungs. I have been told that the saw dust is really nasty stuff. FYI.

  Thanks for the heads up! Would not have thought to do that.  Don't handle the shells at all have no idea bout them.   

I’m in San Jose and can gift you a shell.

Cabeza  Thanks for the offer appreciate it!  Let me see how offer from JohnnyAb plays out (Sent him PM) can I get back to you?
Troy

Troy, when you start cutting them.do it under water. The dust will injure your lungs. I have been told that the saw dust is really nasty stuff. FYI.

  Thanks for the heads up! Would not have thought to do that.  Don't handle the shells at all have no idea bout them.   

 wear a respirator and treat the dust as toxic.

 
  Cabeza I'm good with shells now thanks for the offer!

You can also spray shaving cream on them as you cut. It keeps the particles from flying.

  I'm working on a project for me and wife, regarding our walking sticks.  I'm planning on inlaying some turquoise stones in the handle of my walking stick and wife mentioned she wanted abalone shell inlaid in hers  Anyone in Santa Cruz area have an abalone shell or pieces of one they want to get rid of?

Thanks,
Troy

Hey Troy I have been a lapidary artist for years and have worked with abalone. Make sure to do it underwater and coat it with an epoxy when you are done.