Elk, Deer ferrules, buttcaps and joints

ftgokie · Oct 19, 2009

I have roughly 12 sets of Elk Antlers, and maybe 10-15 sets of Deer antlers.

I made about 25 13mm x 1" ferruls last night on my lathe..would there be an interest in something like this.. I can make buttcaps and joints out of the elk antlers as well. Would this be something people would be interested in? As someone new doing this, I would not charge as much as someone that has been doing it for a while....

Just seeing if there is any interest in something like this....I am sure most cuemakers make their own tho....just checking

Shawn

DanO · Oct 19, 2009

I'd buy some but they need to be over sized. Like around 5/8" at the ferrule, 1.1" at the joint, 1.35" at the butt. Most builders install everything large then machin it flush.

CueCaps · Oct 19, 2009

Yes and ??

Shawn,
I would buy if a client/customer had this Joint and requested a Joint Protector to match..
I only know 2 Cuemakers, Joey and Brent uses them..

I just can't stock them, 'cause I don't know when I would need them.
So, I would buy the Joint size blanks from you when needed..

Thanks for the effort and anouncement..
Anyone need caps for their Joey or BHQs with engraving on top?
Alton

ftgokie · Oct 19, 2009

Thanks guys..I will make some buttcap material, and A joint material up and post pics for everyone.

aphelps1 · Oct 19, 2009

I'd be interested in butt, joint and ferrules. As stated above all must be oversized, and only capped ferrules and A-joints for me. Shoot me a PM with pricing.

Thanks,
Alan

poolplayer2093 · Oct 19, 2009

ftgokie said:
I have roughly 12 sets of Elk Antlers, and maybe 10-15 sets of Deer antlers.

I made about 25 13mm x 1" ferruls last night on my lathe..would there be an interest in something like this.. I can make buttcaps and joints out of the elk antlers as well. Would this be something people would be interested in? As someone new doing this, I would not charge as much as someone that has been doing it for a while....

Just seeing if there is any interest in something like this....I am sure most cuemakers make their own tho....just checking

Shawn

i'd be interested in a cue with an elk antler joint. i think i've seen a cue like that (brian fisher i think) and it had a great grainy look to it. post some pictures so we can figure out what kind of wood would look good with the antler joint

bBurton · Oct 20, 2009

Are the antlers sheds or from a kill in the hunting season?

ftgokie · Oct 20, 2009

bBurton said:
Are the antlers sheds or from a kill in the hunting season?

Most are from hunting, 1 set of elk antlers are from shed. My cousins husband own a slaughter house and I can get the antlers that people dont want when they take their deer in for processing.

BHQ · Oct 20, 2009

a couple in the works

i think this is schirra (spellcheck?) moose, on ebony
jeff eason gave it to me awhile back

i know a lot of people dont care for the looks of it, compared to ivory,
but i just appreciate whatever mother nature has to offer

elk antler handle, buttcap, joint on bacote

BHQ · Oct 20, 2009

moose again???

with maple, black, purpleheart

ftgokie · Oct 20, 2009

Looks great Brent...I think polished antler looks great. I love the way the grain and color looks

bBurton · Oct 20, 2009

I heard throught the grapevine that you have Jackalope Horns....... How much?

jcommie · Oct 20, 2009

bBurton said:
I heard throught the grapevine that you have Jackalope Horns....... How much?

:rotflmao:

ftgokie · Oct 20, 2009

bBurton said:
I heard throught the grapevine that you have Jackalope Horns....... How much?

Well, I didnt want that to be known..but since you TOLD ON ME..

I shot these prized jackalope on a recent special hunt that was given to me by an old friend. we went to Nirobi and shot them with a 30mm Chain Gun with depleted uranium rounds at 4700 yards....now mind you, what makes this so spectacular is, I held the gun in my hand....Rambo style

nwtflogan · Oct 20, 2009

:rotflmao1::rotflmao1::rotflmao1:

ftgokie · Oct 20, 2009

Checked the storage building tonight behind the garage, I have 15 sets of elk antlers..

These are not all to size, a little long, and 14mm. These are just rough ones really. Just to give you an idea is all.

I wont be able to cut up any elk antler till next week sometime...I really only get maybe 1 day to do this, so this will be slow since I am still learning. No prices right now...dont really know what they would be worth...I know I wont charge what everyone else charges though.

And yes, these are extremely crappy pics....I am gonna buy a new Canon Digital Rebel 12mp camera this week sometime so I can take better pics.

jtrombetta · Oct 20, 2009

How much for some joint collars and butt caps. I would keep joint collars around 1" and butt caps 1.325".

Thanks,
Joe Trombetta

ftgokie · Oct 20, 2009

jtrombetta said:
How much for some joint collars and butt caps. I would keep joint collars around 1" and butt caps 1.325".

Thanks,
Joe Trombetta

Let me do some checking around, but I guarantee it will be cheaper than you can buy them anywhere else.

And like I said...dont expect these real quick...I only have maybe 1 night a week, a few hrs at a time to do this...When Jan gets here, I will have more time.

I will post better pics and prices probably next week.

tlayne · Oct 21, 2009

I am interested as well, please put me on your list to contact.
Thank you. Tony

jtrombetta · Oct 21, 2009

ftgokie said:
Let me do some checking around, but I guarantee it will be cheaper than you can buy them anywhere else.

And like I said...dont expect these real quick...I only have maybe 1 night a week, a few hrs at a time to do this...When Jan gets here, I will have more time.

I will post better pics and prices probably next week.

That would be perfect as I sold my lathe to a couple of friends of mine and only get out to their shop once or twice a month.

Thanks,
Joe T

Elk, Deer ferrules, buttcaps and joints

D player extraordinaire

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member

D player extraordinaire

Phelps Custom Cues

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member

D player extraordinaire

we'll miss you

we'll miss you

D player extraordinaire

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member

D player extraordinaire

START EM YOUNG!!!

D player extraordinaire

Attachments

AzB Silver Member

D player extraordinaire

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member