U-Turn
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I have heard a couple of folks talking about how to straighten antlers but did not hear how. I have some that, other than the curve, would make great blanks. Can anyone tell me how to do that?
Straightening Antlers
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bitshird
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Boil them in water for about 20 or 30 minutes then put them in between some scraps of wood and put them in a vice, leave them over night, Also apply tightening slowly, and don't take them out too soon or they WILL curve back.
turnsomeantlers
Member
Might I suggest not using the best pot in the house and boiling them outside. You have to really appreciate the outdoors to embrace the aroma of boiling antlers.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
PaulDoug
Member
I've done it Ken's way many times with about 75% success. Some of them just curved again when I released the tension. But most worked.
leestoresund
Member
+1 for boiling. I've had success just letting them soak overnight and then putting them in a vise.
Lee
Lee