Straightening Antlers

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I have heard a couple of folks talking about how to straighten antlers but did not hear how. I have some that, other than the curve, would make great blanks. Can anyone tell me how to do that?
 
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bitshird

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Boil them in water for about 20 or 30 minutes then put them in between some scraps of wood and put them in a vice, leave them over night, Also apply tightening slowly, and don't take them out too soon or they WILL curve back.
 

PaulDoug

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I've done it Ken's way many times with about 75% success. Some of them just curved again when I released the tension. But most worked.
 
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