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Continuing my quest to produce something worthwhile on my lathe, this has turned out
My stock of usable antler for turning, is very limited. Hill stags in Scotland do not generally, produce heavy heads.
I sorted out a reasonably straight piece that I thought would have enough diameter to allow turning, and fit a decent size knot. Due to the pithy nature of the interior of Red deer antler, It was stabilised before starting to work it.
As it progressed, I realised that, if I turned it until all of the outer bark had gone, the handle would not work out to my liking.
The answer was to leave a little bark. I think it adds to it. Others may not agree.
Handle: Red Deer antler
Knot: 22mm Finest two band, set at 50mm.
Bling pin: Stainless and brass mosaic.
Steve.
My stock of usable antler for turning, is very limited. Hill stags in Scotland do not generally, produce heavy heads.
I sorted out a reasonably straight piece that I thought would have enough diameter to allow turning, and fit a decent size knot. Due to the pithy nature of the interior of Red deer antler, It was stabilised before starting to work it.
As it progressed, I realised that, if I turned it until all of the outer bark had gone, the handle would not work out to my liking.
The answer was to leave a little bark. I think it adds to it. Others may not agree.
Handle: Red Deer antler
Knot: 22mm Finest two band, set at 50mm.
Bling pin: Stainless and brass mosaic.
Steve.