Wooden_Pen_Turner_11
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How do I know if my antler is wide enough. And what do I do about the other prongs?
Antler is HIGH in proteins, while not extremely dangerousin small exposers I would wear a good dust mask at a minimum. Prolonged breathing of the dust in would have a long term, adverse effect, on ones health.
This is great info - I have another question. I have a very old piece of antler that was hanging outside on my grandfather's shed for many years. It must be at least 40 years old. I'm thinking there must be an issue with the antler being brittle. Can anyone provide advice or info on whether or not this can be turned?
One other tidbit of info, I've seen somewhere but not mentioned in POPPOP. For maximum utilization of a rack. The antler may be boiled, then placed in a vice. Sometimes this must be done multiple times to achieve a straighter blank. I then wait a day or so before using to allow the marrow to dry before drilling.
Could you give us all a bit more detail on this? How long should it stay in the pot? Would it be best to NOT put it in the microwave? Silly brother... Only saying this because my older brother who has no experience with power tools or boiling antlers did this and it cracked down the middle. Are there any stores that you all know of that sell antlers? I don't know where I'd find any. Not a big hunter.