DonFaulk0517
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Many of you make cartridge bullet pens... what type of wood is the best looking for the pen? I was thinking Kingwood or Bloodwood, but would like to know what is the best looking. Thanks for any help.
I like them best with antler, but any dark wood looks nice.
Thanks to all of you... I've never turned antler, is there anything special in working with it?
Thanks!
Yes , get a gas mask , that stuff stinks . I guess I just have a weak stomach but I puked my guts out the only time I tried to turn it . My wife wasn't too happy either , made me get undressed and leave my clothes outside to air out .
That is it, BEANS, or allot of peanut butter.Antler is fairly easy to turn. It does smell when drilling but I've gotten use to it and don't mind it anymore. You could eat a pot of beans the night before and probably camouflage the antler order somewhat. It is nice to try to drill it off center so some of the "bark" will show. Turn it like wood. You may have to add some CA to hold it together some if/when you get to the morrow. Finish like you would wood with CA.
Antler is fairly easy to turn. It does smell when drilling but I've gotten use to it and don't mind it anymore. You could eat a pot of beans the night before and probably camouflage the antler order somewhat. It is nice to try to drill it off center so some of the "bark" will show. Turn it like wood. You may have to add some CA to hold it together some if/when you get to the morrow. Finish like you would wood with CA.
Many of you make cartridge bullet pens... what type of wood is the best looking for the pen? I was thinking Kingwood or Bloodwood, but would like to know what is the best looking. Thanks for any help.