Deer antler

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I've turned Whitetail, Mule Deer, Moose and Axis Deer. I like the Axis the most because it seems to be more dense than the others. With that in mind I use CA to fill all the pits and pores then sand and polish. If the antler is smooth I just sand and polish without any finish.
 
Kenny Durrant said:
I've turned Whitetail, Mule Deer, Moose and Axis Deer. I like the Axis the most because it seems to be more dense than the others. With that in mind I use CA to fill all the pits and pores then sand and polish. If the antler is smooth I just sand and polish without any finish.
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Thanks Kenny. A friend has given me about 8 lbs of white tail antler and after sanding to 2400 grit I did't think a finish was needed but thought I'd ask the group just to be sure.
 
woodwiz1 said:
What is the best finish if any for deer antler....
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I use CA glue on mine. Then wet sand. Then I buff them and add Renaissance wax.
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Nice looking, great finishes and display, had a fellow stop by and wanted one turned said the talked to a few people that make them but would not make him one, told him to hard to get drilled straight, he had the horn and I have him a price, done deal, he want to know If I could get some of the outer surface to show, told him that might be a trick but did work out, he was happy with the pen I was happy with the price, Joe
 

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I have made a lot of pens with deer antler and I always finish mine with thin CA glue. If I a customer that wants the outer bark showing on the pen, I use a curved piece of the antler, a little tricky to drill a straight hole, but the results are well worth the time and patience to do.
 
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