1st Antler Pen

[elkhorn]

I've made a lot of pens, but have never tried my hand at an antler pen. I purchased some pre-drilled antler blanks for the bolt action from Woodturningz. The blanks looked great and turned well. I wasn't able to leave any bark when I turned it because the blanks were generous in size. Photographed them on two different backgrounds.

I didn't want a high gloss, so I finished it with walnut oil and pens plus.

C & C welcome.

 

[Harley2001]

Looks great nicly done

 

[Monty]

Is it elk antler? :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
Looks great. :good:

 

[elkhorn]

John and Mannie, thank you for the compliments.

Mannie, it is deer antler.

Have a great weekend!

 

[southernclay]

Nice pen! I love that second picture!

 

[Monty]

John and Mannie, thank you for the compliments.

Mannie, it is deer antler.

Have a great weekend!

Should have been elk because of your screen name. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[elkhorn]

Thanks, Warren. I tried the second layout just to give it some life. Glad you liked it.

Mannie, what can I say:wink:

 

[Marko50]

Looks like your finish turned out just fine John! Great job!

 

[PapaTim]

That pen looks good. Antler on a bolt action is always a good combo and your finish works well.

 

[Indiana_Parrothead]

They look great John, good job for your first antler. Once you get past the smell it not bad to work with.

Mike

 

[Band Saw Box]

That's looks fantastic John, really well done.

 

[OZturner]

Great Pen, John.
Excellent Fit and I agree with your choice, the Softer Matt Finish is Spot On.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[elkhorn]

Dan and Brian: thank you both for the kind words.

Hope all is well in both your lives!

Take care, my friends.

 

[Tom T]

Great looking pen sir. I like the Matt finish. Great job.

 

[elkhorn]

Thanks, Tom, much appreciated!