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Antler for a handle

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Cremaster
Cremaster Posts: 34
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I have a nice piece of antler I bought at the pet store that I was wanting to use as a handle for my LBGE. I have been told that squirrels and other vermin are attracted to antler. What can I finish the antler with to discourage these vermin from eating my handle?
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    they shouldnt bother your handle. Rodents so like chewing on it but I doubt they will get it on your egg.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • Cremaster
    Cremaster Posts: 34
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    Thanks Travisstrick
    What about the cut end and back that are porous? should i seal them?
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,898
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    I make zipper tugs with antler tips and while I don't worry about rodents chewing them I have found that the cut ends will burnish well thus sealing them. Just hold the piece tight in a vise and then either using a burnisher or a piece of smooth steel and work from the outside to the center and the pores will disappear and the end becomes hard.
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    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @RRP‌
    That's down right awesome right there.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Cremaster
    Cremaster Posts: 34
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    Thanks Ron.
    I've found that it soaks up urethane varnish like a sponge. I'll give burnishing a try 


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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,898
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    SGH said:
    @RRP‌ That's down right awesome right there.
    Thanks - I know you live down South, but up here in the winter and with big heavy gloves on it's handy to have a large tug to grab.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    Cremaster said:
    Thanks Travisstrick
    What about the cut end and back that are porous? should i seal them?

    I wouldnt bother. Our ancestors used antler for many many things. I think the bone will last much longer than the egg.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @RRP‌
    No doubt brother. I have worked in the North quite a bit through the years. The winters are definitely extreme compared to ours. Again that is awesome my friend. Excellent job.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    That's very nice as well brother Strick!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Jr0746
    Jr0746 Posts: 4
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    The only thing I would worry about would be bugs. They like to eat the antlers overtime. You might try putting something like a clear finish like polyurethane
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