Finishing Antler?
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hewunch
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I put a few coats of thin on
KenV
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Only if you do not want it to be stained and discolored --
altaciii
Member
like any other natural material, antler will wear and darken with use. The use of ca will insure that the bone will stay as you finished it for years to come.
GregHight
Member
As antler is often used with a rifle casing, what do you guys use to finish the brass casing with, if anything at all?
Monty
Group Buy Coordinator
Clear powder coat.
What if we don't have the set up for powder coat?
GregHight
Member
I was hoping for something a little simpler than powder coating...
JohnU
Member
I hit mine with several light coats of spray lacquer and let sit for about five days and then polish with EEE cream and buff.
Ah, sorry, I was talking about the antler, just seen the later posts about brass. Not sure if it would work there or not.
Ah, sorry, I was talking about the antler, just seen the later posts about brass. Not sure if it would work there or not.
Sylvanite
Member
I routinely powder-coat, but on those occasions when I want a different finish, I use StayBrite spray brass lacquer. It is formulated for brass and should be more durable than other lacquers.
Regards,
Eric
thevillageworkshop
Member
When I finish mine I mount it on the lathe and wet sand with 320, then follow with 600 grit automotive sand paper. Then polish with Brasso. The casing will patina again with wear, but I find most prefer it to a lacquer finish. You can include a jewelry polish cloth with each one you sell, if one prefers to keep the shine alive. I also sell .308 & 3006 kits on my web site. www.thevillageworkshop.net