Deer Antler Pen

[JettLake]

My buddy at work gave me some deer antlers to work with. I told him I would make him a pen for free and sell the rest. I had 3 segments and I didn't drill the hole straight on any of them. I ended up segmenting a chunk of antler with cocobolo. I'm pleased with the way it turned out. It might be awhile before I try antler again.

 

[duderubble]

I'm planning on trying some soon. I've read that it's easier to drill straight if you turn it round first and then drill on the lathe.

 

[JettLake]

Good idea, I might try that if I get more antler.

 

[Dieseldoc]

For your center band, did you use alum with the deer antler?