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Deer antlers

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  • This topic has 15 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 9 years, 5 months ago by Randy A.
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    • April 16, 2016 at 7:42 pm #38381
      Deluxe Strat
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        Ive been messin with dear antlers
        Ive seen bone picks online before,so i thought Id try and make some
        they are hard to cut, they dull the blade,and with them being round and weird shaped its hard and scary trying to run them through the table saw
        they are very hard material, I can tell by trying to file and sand them
        Ill give them a good try and see how I like them

      • April 16, 2016 at 9:10 pm #38384
        jadm
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          you need to use a band saw for this
          go to your local butcher shop, their saws are set up for cutting bone. then round the edges with a belt sander & shape your pick

        • April 17, 2016 at 4:23 am #38389
          Doug T
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            I use a 1 mil pick. Had one made from a Buffalo nickle, of course I didn’t make it, but is was interesting. The way I loose picks I can’t afford them. Is there anything you can’t build? 🙂

          • April 17, 2016 at 11:42 am #38398
            Deluxe Strat
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              jadm good idea
              Doug T LOL you have just seen a tiny portion of what ive made
              Just started putting finish on this today.its a I phone amplifier for my wife,turn your music on set your phone it in and your there
              the darker center part is walnut i cut out of a log, the top and bottom are maple

            • April 17, 2016 at 11:47 am #38402
              Deluxe Strat
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                Ive made several cajons, lost count how many cigar box and box guitars ive made, even did a wine box banjo for a guy,picks out of plexiglass,all kinds of wood,solid surface counter top,pedal boards,cord hangers,parts trays,phone speakers, dulcimer, it goes on and on lol
                i will share a few pictures

              • April 17, 2016 at 11:48 am #38406
                Deluxe Strat
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                  more

                • April 17, 2016 at 11:51 am #38410
                  Deluxe Strat
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                    still more

                  • April 17, 2016 at 11:53 am #38414
                    Deluxe Strat
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                      got lots

                    • April 18, 2016 at 2:24 pm #38491
                      Deluxe Strat
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                        stuff

                      • April 18, 2016 at 2:27 pm #38495
                        Deluxe Strat
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                          another

                        • April 18, 2016 at 4:20 pm #38501
                          Ulven
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                            Nice work.

                            I’m really good at making……mess, noise and my better half cranky. I think on balance you win. ?

                            As for the deer antlers I never realised how tough they were until we bought a deer antler chew toy for our dog. She actually gave up trying to destroy it which is a first. The so called indestructible dog toys normally last less than an hour.

                          • April 18, 2016 at 4:40 pm #38503
                            Deluxe Strat
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                              my dog didnt show much interest in the antlers, we got him one also

                            • April 19, 2016 at 3:44 pm #38549
                              luch-handt
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                                Thanks for putting up the pics Butch. Some I’ve forgotten, Butch made me a parts tray, picks, cord hanger and the less paul looking phone amp. I tried making the lamp after I seen his. I ended up taking my lamp project outside and.pouring kerosene on it and set it on fire. Butch can get down with building stuff.

                              • April 26, 2016 at 3:14 pm #38905
                                Randy A
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                                  This is what I do with deer antlers. Just be careful about breathing the dust.

                                • April 30, 2016 at 1:34 pm #39272
                                  Deluxe Strat
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                                    those are cool
                                    yes they make a lot of dust, im guessin its bad for you

                                  • May 16, 2016 at 5:50 pm #40502
                                    Randy A
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                                      Some of the people that paid attention in class say the dust can cause scarring in the lungs, allergies, and sometimes even pneumonia. But they also say red meat and beer is bad for you. I always wear a cartridge type respirator when I cut or sand it. Like I always say, safety third.

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