What kind of saw to cut antlers?

[DennyMo]

I'm working on a craft project which incorporates deer antlers. I need to cut the main stalk of the antlers, but the saws I've tried so far have given unsatisfactory results. I tried a coping saw, not surprisingly it did not leave a smooth cut. I tried my power miter saw, it cut but created a billowing cloud of noxious burnt antler smell. What kind of saw should I use? I don't have any more candidates in my collection (well, I'm pretty sure my jigsaw and sawzall wouldn't give me what I want, either), so maybe I need to get another saw for my toolbox. Or maybe just replace the blade on my miter saw? If the latter, any recommendations for type, TPI, etc.? Thanks.

[Mactayl]

Have you tried High Carbon Band Saw Blade on a Band Saw

[budude]

Hack saw with new blade?

[DennyMo]

No band saw, yet. I'd like to get one, but the 6.5 amp benchtop units are all my budget could handle right now, and I haven't been too impressed with their construction quality or the reviews of them. Hmm, I wonder if any of my neighbors have one?

[angus40]

Use a diamond edge cut off blade you could probably rent 1 for you circular saw ! or this


http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/bone-cutting-saw.html

[cwalkeree]

i always just use a good hack saw. although it would be better than a coping saw, it may not be as smooth as you would need... some sand paper could probably smooth it out though.

[Wayne J]

Just guessing, but how about a plywood / paneling blade on a table saw???

[JackFrost]

if your after a SUPER smooth cut , then the only blade I know that will give you that finish is a wet cut diamond edge TILE blade ( for cutting tile - NOT a masonry blade )

[Tallahassee Dreamer]

I agree with Jack Frost however wet is the key ingredient for a smooth cut and to cut down
on the smell of overlooked venison bones

[DennyMo]

Thanks for the suggestions, gents. Looks like it'll be a hacksaw. "Hello, Lowe's, I'd like to use this gift card."