Drilling deer antler

[Woodchipper]

Have some that I need to use but how do I drill the antler as it's curved a bit? How to center it?

 

[mg_dreyer]

Here is a quick (who am I kidding "quick") video I did on the topic. Hope it helps.

10 Minutes To Better Penmaking - Deer Antler Prep

 

[Paul in OKC]

I hold mine in a vise (regular with 'flat' sided jaws). Just line up the drill bit to the blank so it goes through the antler in the meatiest part, or just off so you get some of the 'bark'. Easier said than done, but….

 

[Woodchipper]

Mark, I now recall seeing the video in the list. Will watch and go from there. Thanks for the link.