More Antlers

[smoky10]

Lately I have been turning a lot of antler pens it seems. Here is a picture of some of them. I told a nephew that I wanted some antler and a couple times a week he shows up with more. I have so many blow outs that I use a lot of it.

 

[Fred in NC]

Very nice, well done. I especially like the third one with the beads.

 

[mike_l]

They are all beautiful. I agree with Fred, the one with beads is especially nice.

Mike L

 

[PenPauli]

Very nice pens,
I have tried to make one and as soon as I cut the antler on my band saw I couldn't take the smell. I had to leave my workshop and the smell didn't leave until the next day. My question to you is does it smell that bad when you are turning it too? I am dying to make one but don't know if I can stand the smell.

Thanks

 

[smoky10]

The smell is terrible. It smells like burning hair and the smell will get into your clothes. I wear a mask to keep the dust out of my nose but I still smell it.

 

[Mike_O]

Tom,

Nice job!! If you find that you have too much antler, I might be able to help take some off of your hands! []

How do you usually finish your antler pens?

 

[Gary Max]

I hope you remembered you friends---ole buddy.
You know the guy you where going to save some antler for.

 

[jkirkb94]

Paul, I recommend a good mask that works for paint fumes. I got mine at Home Depot and it has replacable filters. Does a good job getting rid of the smell. Kirk [8D]