Thread: JR Gent

Originally Posted by bdar

A JR Gent dressed out in a piece of Deer Antler I got from Brett a while back. I still remember how to make a pen once and a while. Comments welcome.
Darren

..........and a very nice pen it is

What's the plating Darren?

I really like the Jr Gent, this is the first time I have seen one done in Antler, looks good.

I have never turned antler before, what is it like?
Do you know if anyone sells it ready to turn?

Oh that is a very nice looking pen

Not bad for a beginner!!!!, great looker Darren, Amos

Lovely pen bdar!

Really nice

Hey guys thanks for the comments.

Fred the plating is Rhodium / Platinum, depending who sells it.

Rum Pig, the only way to descibe turning antler is like when you slip with the sander and you burn your finger nails or you accidently set fire to the hairs on your arm. As for antler supply, I got mine from Brett at Addictive Pen Kits www.addictivepenkits.com.au you can go to his site and either email him or get his number and give him a call.

Amos, I am getting there my friend, have long ways to go to catch you up, you are producing magnificent pens. It is an honour to see your growth as a pen crafter.

Thanks again for the comments Artme and munruben

Darren

That's a pretty sharp pen, Darren. I know a lot of hunters who would like one of those. I've been gathering dropped horns that I find in my fields over the years, maybe I need to try this. Nice choice of kit as well.

Great looking pen Darren, good to see you back turning and getting back on your feet.

I still have a bit of the antler that I also get from Brett, its amazing what we hoard.

Nice t see the therapy is working look forward to seeing some new pens soon.

Looks good mate. Not sure if I'll ever get around to antler. Does it stink while you're turning it, or make a lot of dust?

Russell.

Originally Posted by BoomerangInfo

Looks good mate. Not sure if I'll ever get around to antler. Does it stink while you're turning it, or make a lot of dust?

Russell.

Russell,

Yes it stinks when turning, and the dust/fibres are dangerous to your health, so I always wear a respirator when sanding it, as well as using the Dust extractor.

Mike

Russell like Mike said, follow the safe practice for turning and finishing natural material like antler and grass tree especially and even resin for that matter. Yes it does stink, but it is worth while for the results that antler give you.
Darren

Interested in your treatment of the Animal Horn when looking for a while I see you chose have the feature under the clip and yes it would detract elsewhere and creates a lead in to the pen for me. The character or pattern is muted rather like all classy items,simply treated this way b to b suits it fine.I am with Amos and Sam we feel that the healing comes from doing familiar things well. Achievment conquers everything, gives something to hang on to in the rat race of life.

Have fun again Best Regards mate. Peter