First attempts at deer antler

[Scott Woodson]

Here are my first two attempts at using deer antler (these were shed antlers, so no animals were harmed for these pens). Top one is a Magnum pen and the second is a 30 cal in gun metal finish. Both were kits from pen state industries. Been wanting for a long time to try antler. The smell wasn't as bad as I thought and the turning and finishing were very similar to wood. Wish the camera took better pictures :D

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[Steve Schlumpf]

Both of your cartridge pens look pretty good to me! That antler sure adds different look!

[Tony De Masi]

Nice job Scott. They turn and finish pretty easily but the smell really comes from if you have to bandsaw them down to size.

[David E Keller]

They look good to me... I particularly like the top piece where you got into some of the cancellous part of the antler.

The smell of antler has never bothered me... Occupational perk I suppose.

[Jamie Donaldson]

A physician and father of a baby is probably used to much smelly stuff!

[Donny Lawson]

Those look nice. Antler pens are a fun project and sell well around deer season.

[Billy Tallant]

Your pens look nice. I enjoy making them & they are one of my most popular selling pens.

[Jim Burr]

After seeing these...gonna be next on my list! Well done!!

[John W Dixon]

I love working with antler. You did a real nice job, they look great.