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Steve,
Just treat it as wood , although some of the antler (that's not straight) is a bit of a chalenge to drill . Also get ready for some horrible smell at times .
 
Steve,
Here is my two cents. I soak mine overnight before I use it. Seems like it helps to me. And turns better.
Also, wear a mask when you work with it. Run a vacuum, dust collector. Try to avoid the dust.
Harry
 
I don't see the need to soak them,maybe confusion with the water buffalo horn?
I see that is normally reccomended.
I normally fill any open grain with CA an that might be a problem.
I realize soaking them would keep the dust down.
I do have a D.C> hook for the lathe and don't have any issues with the dust.
If I am cutting a lot of it I do hook up the D.C> on the bandsaw.
 
First, you send it all to me. I'll prepare it into a lot of pens and give you a report. [:o)]






Originally posted by ysottot
<br />I have a friend that hunts and is giving me some deer antler.
I'm new and have never used it before.
Any tips on what I need to do to prepare or use antler?

Thanks

Steve
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Well here it is.
My first antler turn.
Photo quality not so good but you can see the pen.
This stuff is wicked hard. I used a full AO saftey mask
(that my wife uses for glass bead making)and had no problem with the smell. Drilling was interesting too.
This is only my seventh pen. I plan to make more from anter.
Thanks to all for the info.

Steve

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Nice turning, Steve. Is that a digital camera you're using? If it is, then it looks like your white balance setting might be off.
 
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