Moose antler

Blue Hog ridr

Blue Hog ridr

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Hey guys. I didn't want to butt in on the deer antler thread.

A team mate gave me a set of moose antlers from approx a 2 yr old.

Obviously the points are what I want to cut for ferrules. As Dick mentioned, some parts of the antlers contain marrow and not usable.

I was thinking that the base of the antlers that are big enuff for collars, caps etc.

My question is maybe obvious but have never tried this before.

What is the way to cut these?

Cut and square them up on the band saw. Mark a center hole and then turn them round on the lathe.


Should I use the router or will a cutting tool be sufficient.

Any other tips or procedures is much appreciated as always.

These aren't huge antlers anyway so I don't expect to harvest a ton but enuff for a few goodies.

And yes, you might be a cue maker if you get more excited about getting a set of antlers rather than a package of sausage.

Thanks guys.
 
Blue Hog ridr said:
Hey guys. I didn't want to butt in on the deer antler thread.

A team mate gave me a set of moose antlers from approx a 2 yr old.

Obviously the points are what I want to cut for ferrules. As Dick mentioned, some parts of the antlers contain marrow and not usable.

I was thinking that the base of the antlers that are big enuff for collars, caps etc.

My question is maybe obvious but have never tried this before.

What is the way to cut these?

Cut and square them up on the band saw. Mark a center hole and then turn them round on the lathe.


Should I use the router or will a cutting tool be sufficient.

Any other tips or procedures is much appreciated as always.

These aren't huge antlers anyway so I don't expect to harvest a ton but enuff for a few goodies.

And yes, you might be a cue maker if you get more excited about getting a set of antlers rather than a package of sausage.

Thanks guys.
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Antlers are dead, and calcified after the velvet is shed, so unless you are using antlers in velvet you do not have marrow


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I use a counter sink in the chuck and then the live center. I take a 5/8 bit I can't think of its name but the one with the short point in the middle and then the cutter on the outside. Make a spot and go deep enough to mark the outer sized. Then put the countersink on this end and try and center up the other on the live center. It works great and is fast. After turning then square the ends.
The bit is one carpenters use a lot but it is not the spade bit.
Sorry I am not in the shop to get the name of it.
 
aphelps1 said:
I think you are talking about a forsner bit.

Alan
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you're close :wink:
forstner
i been doing some cutting on elk & deer for the last couple days
stinky peeeewwwwwwwwwww
 
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Provided they are in good shape the points are good for ferrules and the trunk is good for larger parts or inlay slabs. The fan part is not much good unless you want to get creative for making inlay slabs out of it. If you don't mind the pitted look of the slabs from the fan part you can make a pan out of aluminum foil and pour a layer of Cue Cote on top of it and hit it with a torch to pop the bubbles and make it thinner. It will soak down into the pitted area and give you an epoxy filled slab. Same goes for Elk horn.
 
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