Author Topic: Antler measure (Updated) (Read 9557 times)

Ahtuwisae · « **on:** April 16, 2011, 12:37:14 AM »

Good ol' Pennsylvania whitetail. the measure throws 70 grains of 3F. home-made copper suspension ring. Dyed with sunshine yellow with a little bit of dk brown and a pinch or two of orange.

Going to be part of a set. the brush and pick are tonights projects

a harlequin pattern...nasty little thing to do on antler

sculpted the front for a pour spout.

here is the full set

skillman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2011, 01:25:29 AM »

Oh, this must be the mentioned measure!!

Steve

FRJ · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2011, 01:36:33 AM »

Now that's neat!!!!!!! Hope you don't mind but I've got to make one like it. I've heard it said that copying something is the highest form of compliment and boy am I going to compliment you!!! Frank

wattlebuster · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2011, 01:42:04 AM »

Very nice. You do good work

Ahtuwisae · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2011, 05:13:14 AM »

Quote from: FRJ on April 16, 2011, 01:36:33 AM

Now that's neat!!!!!!! Hope you don't mind but I've got to make one like it. I've heard it said that copying something is the highest form of compliment and boy am I going to compliment you!!! Frank

Absolutely...make away..this one is lathe turned.

KennyC · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2011, 05:36:46 AM »

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2011, 09:43:06 PM »

Great work, What a Set!

Tim C.

Codger · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2011, 09:50:20 PM »

Very nice! Enjoy seeing powder measures. Thanks.

Frank Barker · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2011, 11:26:18 AM »

That is a very nice set, I like it. Regards Frank

J1776 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:10:40 PM »

May I ask you,... what are you using for metal for the vent pick? Also, are you using copper for the rings attaching the measure, pick and brush? Very nice!

hanshi · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2011, 10:59:51 PM »

That measure is very impressive. You have fine skills.

Fullstock longrifle · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2011, 01:38:44 AM »

Now that's a neat set, great job!

FK

Ahtuwisae · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2011, 03:28:21 AM »

Quote from: JShip1776 on April 20, 2011, 09:10:40 PM

May I ask you,... what are you using for metal for the vent pick? Also, are you using copper for the rings attaching the measure, pick and brush? Very nice!

...depends on what size touch hole you need to use it in. this one was made for my Fowler and was 1/8 inch round stock heated and drawn out with a hammer and anvil. when I achieved the point/taper i was looking for I heated the entire length and twisted it then oil quenched. The rings are copper contractors wire hammered square and then wrapped around a steel rod then cut. I then put the rings in the ends and soldered them together with lead free solder and a pencil torch.

Thank you all for the nice comments.

Capt Mike · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2011, 02:35:20 PM »

Veryy nice.

J1776 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2011, 07:52:40 PM »

Quote from: Ahtuwisae on April 21, 2011, 03:28:21 AM

Quote from: JShip1776 on April 20, 2011, 09:10:40 PM
May I ask you,... what are you using for metal for the vent pick? Also, are you using copper for the rings attaching the measure, pick and brush? Very nice!

...depends on what size touch hole you need to use it in. this one was made for my Fowler and was 1/8 inch round stock heated and drawn out with a hammer and anvil. when I achieved the point/taper i was looking for I heated the entire length and twisted it then oil quenched. The rings are copper contractors wire hammered square and then wrapped around a steel rod then cut. I then put the rings in the ends and soldered them together with lead free solder and a pencil torch.

Thank you all for the nice comments.

Thank you very much for the detailed description....much appreciated. Looks great,...I'm working on a set right now myself,....(in between tending to our new son Jackson!) haha

Carl Dumke · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2011, 12:42:42 AM »

John,
Great set! Love the coloration on them as well!

A.Merrill · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2011, 04:27:40 AM »

Fine job, keep it up. AL

KHickam · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2011, 10:53:16 PM »

Very nice

Dale Halterman · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2011, 07:19:58 PM »

Those are gorgeous. What speed do you run your lathe to turn them?

Dale H

Ahtuwisae · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2011, 09:59:44 PM »

Quote from: Dale Halterman on May 13, 2011, 07:19:58 PM

Those are gorgeous. What speed do you run your lathe to turn them?

Dale H

I use a grizzly G0624 10" lathe and run on the slowest setting which is approx 480 rpm. it is a little fast and gives some chatter if your tools are no "scary sharp". optimally 100 to 200 rpm would be nice.

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Author Topic: Antler measure (Updated) (Read 9557 times)

Ahtuwisae

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Codger

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Capt Mike

J1776

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