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clthayer

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I have turned three pens out of a pair of these babies.
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The first was a nickel plated 300 mag slimline, which was given to the gentleman who gave me the antlers.
These are the second and third



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The question I have for all of you is this. Some of the antler sections are rough. They didn't smooth out during sanding. Is this the pithy part that I have heard about in other posts? It didn't seem soft, was quite firm. If it is the pithy section, what do I do to smooth it out?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Christian
 
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I fill the deer antler I turn with a medium or thick CA. Use several coats if necessary to fill in all the pores. Then you can sand it smooth and shiny.
 

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Bruce is right. Before gluing in the tube, drip thin ca down the inside. Then glue in the tube. Once you start turning, use thin ca followed by a little thick ca. When you finish turning, thin ca again while sanding. I usually use the Beall 3 wheel system on mine. But, I'm certain you'll get lots of different ideas about the process.
 
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I have found that sometimes, my buyers like the rough feel of the pen, but personally, I agree with all said here..fill and smooth.
cool pens though.. I like doing the horn.

What caliber of cartridge did you use[?][?].... and since I don't hunt or own guns, what is a good source of the cartridges[?][?] can you buy them from sports stores for the reloaders[?]
 

clthayer

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The cartridge in the pic is 308. I bought two boxes of 20 from Midway. Shipping was a bit steep though.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=381757
These come without the primer in them so you don't have to press them out.
Christian
 
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We have a Legends sport outlet in Athens.. about 30 miles away and a Gander Mountain just north of Knoxville.. since I'm in both cities periodically, shipping isn't problem.. is the 308 same size as slimline nib?
 
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