I used to have one of those in my old office. I don't think I took it with me when I changed jobs else I'd give it to you. Never thought of using it for a shifter. Now, it seems only natural. 
I used to have one of those in my old office. I don't think I took it with me when I changed jobs else I'd give it to you. Never thought of using it for a shifter. Now, it seems only natural.
I doubt those things burn.
So you might want to check with a funeral home or crematorium.
Most people want there loved one's remains to fit in an urn. They generally don't want the funeral director to also hand them a couple of spare parts.
And I really doubt there is much market for the used components. Not sure what they do with them, but they have to get rid of them somehow.
Unless, of course, you don't really want to spend your driving time feeling up the hip of some dead guy. 
If you would happen to score one from a deceased I'd take it to a shaman or some holy guy to have it cleansed from any bad ju-ju. Not to be a bummer, but that's just how I hafta roll anymore. 
Ugh... I am laughing my ass off at this. I am getting my hip replaced in a week. I will send you the old parts!!!! They will not look as good... and might be a little f'ed up and rough.
SVreX wrote: I doubt those things burn.
Neither do bones for that matter. They have to crush/grind them after cremation.
axeman_g wrote: Ugh... I am laughing my ass off at this. I am getting my hip replaced in a week. I will send you the old parts!!!! They will not look as good... and might be a little f'ed up and rough.
You have a hell of an opportunity presented to you! Ask for the old parts back, finish them up all nice, polish, lay a coat of hard clear on there, and roll hard! 
Put yer old femur end on the top of a walking stick. Use it during rehabilitation.
JamesMcD wrote: Put yer old femur end on the top of a walking stick. Use it during rehabilitation.
There's so many things I'd do with my old hip.... Or my knees... Or my ankles... All of which probably need help.
Bumboclaat wrote:SVreX wrote: I doubt those things burn.Neither do bones for that matter. They have to crush/grind them after cremation.
OK, that piqued my curiosity. This is a bit morbid, but fascinating:
Looks like the bones burn, but do not break down fully. Then they are crushed, ground.
The heat is so great, the flesh is essentially vaporized. What we call "ashes" are actually the bone remains after sifting and grinding.
Cavities with moisture, or devices such as pacemakers can cause an explosion.
Best WTB thread, ever.
I just posted this q on fb. I will post the feed if it amuses.
All this time I've been harvesting fillings I never thought to check for joints. With less and less gold turning up these days this is some timely information.
If you're considering bone and aren't really concerned with it being human, I'd suggest hitting up a butcher shop.
There actually is a good market for used implants, so they aren't generally languishing in buckets and dumpsters. There are also more and more regulations regarding the disposition of implanted devices. It's makes it harder to get them, especially if they've been removed prior to cremation (wet).
There is a company I know that deals in cadavers and used medical implants. Don't know if they will or can deal with individual purchasers, but you can always give them a call and ask. http://www.anatomygifts.org/
I actually worked for a medical implant mfg, im not sure if i have any of the hip stems kicking around but i have 3 of the ball joints sitting on my desk right now. let me see what i can find.
I will soon be taking possession of my FILs artificial knees, they're in with his ashes... He never had a hip replaced though.
revhard wrote: I actually worked for a medical implant mfg, im not sure if i have any of the hip stems kicking around but i have 3 of the ball joints sitting on my desk right now. let me see what i can find.
Zomg please do.
revhard wrote: I actually worked for a medical implant mfg, im not sure if i have any of the hip stems kicking around but i have 3 of the ball joints sitting on my desk right now. let me see what i can find.
Oh man I would be forever indebted.
Loving this as my company produces the polymer that makes up the balance of the joint and wear surface... Wonder how it polishes out... Thinking of ways this might tighten up the shift linkage on my rabbit if you could incorporate the whole setup....
Ok people, we can get horse blood shipped across the country in 48 hours but a man can't get a couple of replacement hips? What is this, North Korea? I need a new shifter!
So what are you going to do to make it a greaseable joint is the important question.
JtspellS wrote: So what are you going to do to make it a greaseable joint is the important question.
Cortizone injections, obviously.
Hah
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