"Timfy" wrote in message
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"BigWallop" wrote in message
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"Nick" wrote in message
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A strange request perhaps.
SWMBO has tasked me to convert a clean, blown, natural ostrich egg
into
a
container for a specific purpose.
The egg is approx. 6.5 x 5.0 inches (165 x 127mm) and 2-3 mm thick.
Makes
the eyes water just thinking about it!
Can be cut either longways or sideways.
As this is a one-off and we only have 1 egg, I would like to get it
right
first time. Also only a week to produce the finished article, to
include
hinge, fastener, turned base etc.
Any experience or thoughts on such stupidity please?

I have a decent range of hand & power tools but have never worked on
anything this fragile.

Many thanks

Nick.



I normally just boil them for an hour or so, then tap the top off with a
big
spoon. Loverly with toasted soldiers of wholemeal bread and a little
salt.
MMmmmmmmmm. :-)



This is better...

http://www.blogjam.com/2005/05/15/scotch-ostrich-egg/


LOL Like it lots.

Phoarrrrrr!!!! My mouth waters as we speak. The breeds awready buttert
mate. :-) LOL