Axis Sierra

[wdcav1952]

Lou was kind enough to give me this piece of antler and drill it for me. I apparently possess 10 thumbs when it comes to drilling antler. I used a platinum kit, a CA finish and finished with TSW. This one will stay home with me, as it is a bit of a talisman for reasons way to long for this post.

Comments welcome.

 

[Ron Mc]

I like it. I also like the way your pictures look with the background. I may need to find and try some antler.

 

[gerryr]

Nice looking pen, but I'm curious, what's so special about axis deer antler?

 

[JimGo]

Looks pretty good to me!

 

[its_virgil]

It is straight, or at least straighter than other species. It has a small vein of marrow which gets drilled out and leaving only solid bone/enamel which is mostly white to grayish. Even larger pieces have the small marrow vein, unlike white tail and mule deer and elk.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Nice looking pen, but I'm curious, what's so special about axis deer antler?

 

[Randy_]

That is a good looking pen!! I can see why you would want to hang on to it. Bet it would be a good seller if you made a few more of them!!!

 

[rtjw]

Looking good. I got antler, I got antler, Na na na na boo boo! Geuss I may have to post some since so many asked when the next batch was gonna be here.

 

[swm6500]

That is a great looking pen William.

 

[Geo in Winnipeg]

Good looking pen william. Too bad axis deer don't live up here - I guess they're smart and don't like the cold weather[]

 

[rlh]

That is one of the finest Sierra's I have seen. Wish I could get up the courage to try turning antler.[^][]

 

[Mudder]

Originally posted by wdcav1952
<br />Lou was kind enough to give me this piece of antler and drill it for me. I apparently possess 10 thumbs when it comes to drilling antler.

Comments welcome.

I have it on good authority that Lou possesses exactly 1 thumb less than you when it comes to the Sierra. [}] []