Thanks Sean. I should have added that the tips are quite long (about 200mm and curve backwards). You can't really appreciate the lean and length from the pic.
What would the buffalo horn add, as opposed to just removing the excess length? Is the antler hollow (I know nothing about antlers), and would need a plug. If so, capping w. buffalo horn seems to me to be a good idea. if the antler is solid, no, just polish the cut ends.
My first thought is what do you have in your inventory of your work. This is a unique stick. That is a nice antler. But if you have others like it then I would play with the buffalo buttons on the cut antler.Think that will look good and would be more practical. Just my thoughts.
should be good with polished buffalo horn on .it will provide a good contrasting colour and texture. be good to see the pics. when complete or even the process you go through to complete it.
I really like the color of the stick. Is it stained or oiled?
Mick if your looking for more of those collars Treeline is where I order mine. They have them in brass and chrome but I don't know if they ship international.
A fair bit of work to do mick cutting them back and polishing ,it should look good when finised a and will give a nice contrast both in texture and colour
great to see work in progress. It can be a big help to people who have never worked with the material.
will you use a wooden or buffalo dowel to fix it on before glueingi
Mick if your looking for more of those collars Treeline is where I order mine. They have them in brass and chrome but I don't know if they ship international.
I've been in contact with treeline and they do. Usually I buy from the UK but the exchange rate is almost double. USD is a par with AUD so it sounds a better option.
Will you use a wooden or buffalo dowel to fix it on before glueing?
Always when attaching spacer and topper to shaft. Usually do with tipping but this but time took a chance this time with just Araldite.
I always photograph the stages of each stick so I will post more progress shots.
Sorry, missed your question. Several coats of marine varnish.
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