Kenny Durrant
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This is more to share what I've learned more than what I've made. Now that I've finished it I wish I would've taken a little extra time turning. Several years ago I turned lots of deer antler. I wasted tons trying to drill with a pen vise. I've read here a few times about drilling on the lather holding the blank with pliers to get a better idea of where the holes going to be since the antler is usually curved or egg shaped. The drill method was awesome. Should've known that trick when I first started. Anyway while turning smoke or dust was coming from the bark area so in knew it was paper thin. I was worried about it cracking or chipping out when turning. That's why I stopped when I did so I could see how the rest would go. When I engrave pens or round objects I use a roller rotary. Since the bark or flat spot would be on the bottom I was worried about the pen rocking while being engraved. When I finished sanding and polishing I thought it looked decent and should've risked scraping it for a smoother looking pen. Now that I've tried all that I'll have to try another one with a better outcome in mind. All Questions and Comments are Welcome.
