texasfootball21
Member
Hello all, I am new to the forum and it looks like a huge source of info, so get ready for my first set of questions.
I have been making pens (I make mostly Jr. Gents) out of AXIS deer antler for a while. It has always been my best seller. I am finding it hard to get ahold of this deer antler readily though and was wondering about turning WHITETAIL deer antler.
I've always been afraid to turn whitetail antler, because unlike axis, it is very curvy and porous inside.
So I was wondering if anyone has a good source of info for turning whitetail antler. I've read that you fill in the holes with CA glue. I've never done a CA finish, only wax, and have no idea how to go at this.
Also, where does everyone get their antlers?
I've seen some whitetail antler pens that look like marble, very high gloss, and I would love to make my pens like that.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
I have been making pens (I make mostly Jr. Gents) out of AXIS deer antler for a while. It has always been my best seller. I am finding it hard to get ahold of this deer antler readily though and was wondering about turning WHITETAIL deer antler.
I've always been afraid to turn whitetail antler, because unlike axis, it is very curvy and porous inside.
So I was wondering if anyone has a good source of info for turning whitetail antler. I've read that you fill in the holes with CA glue. I've never done a CA finish, only wax, and have no idea how to go at this.
Also, where does everyone get their antlers?
I've seen some whitetail antler pens that look like marble, very high gloss, and I would love to make my pens like that.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.