Author Topic: Antler Powder Measure (Read 11817 times)

tallbear · « **on:** January 30, 2016, 08:56:56 PM »

This is an antler powder measure I just finished up for a customer.It's based on a couple of original examples(most likely 19th century) in one of the Accoutrement books.It measure 6" and throws 80 grains.

Mitch Yates

wattlebuster · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2016, 09:10:10 PM »

I like it

Arcturus · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2016, 10:27:08 PM »

Very nice. I just made a shorter, wider one with a larger spout opening for easier pouring of shot when turkey or small game hunting. Rattlesnake tail banding with engrailing above the last band, it holds 100 grains.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2016, 10:39:12 PM »

Really well done Mitch. Talk about multitalented.

Tim C.

Robby · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2016, 10:51:19 PM »

Absolutely cool!!!!
Robby

michaelB. · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2016, 10:58:25 PM »

Beautiful work, Tallbear. Just lovely!

Longshot · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2016, 03:54:10 PM »

Now thats extry fine!

EricEwing · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2016, 04:48:02 PM »

so much character in such a small package!

BOB HILL · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2016, 06:58:21 PM »

Beautifully executed,Mitch
Bob

RonC · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2016, 07:58:05 PM »

Wow! Very nice!

I think I will go take a look at my elk antler measures and cry.

Ron

sqrldog · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2016, 07:59:46 PM »

Dang near too nice to use. But I would. Excellent work Mitch. I like it a lot. Tim

Arcturus · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2016, 08:38:52 PM »

Yeah, when I posted about the one I just made, I neglected to mention that mine looks plain and homely compared to Mitch's! So nice!

C Wallingford · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2016, 10:32:39 PM »

Very Nice Mitch!!

Bill Ladd · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2016, 02:05:20 AM »

That's cool as all get out!

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2016, 03:21:21 AM »

Very nifty.

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:16:57 AM »

I like it. Very nice.

draken · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:27:19 AM »

Very nice, Mitch. Good architecture and engraving.

LRB · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2016, 02:32:40 PM »

Very nicely done Mitch.

tallbear · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2016, 04:27:46 PM »

Thanks guys,most appreciated!! It was a fun little project!!

Mitch

Long Ears · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:01:01 PM »

Mitch, I've got to ask, how in the world did you make all of those tiny circles on a curved surface so uniform. Please don't say freehand. That is fantastic work. Bob

michaelB. · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2016, 08:06:41 PM »

Quote from: RonC on January 31, 2016, 07:58:05 PM

Wow! Very nice!

I think I will go take a look at my elk antler measures and cry.
Ron

I think I'll go take another look at the measures I've made from branches cut from fir, maple and walnut trees and cry. hehe

tallbear · « **Reply #21 on:** February 02, 2016, 12:36:03 AM »

The secret to the circles are this set of tools I made.Each one does a different size circle.

Mitch Yates

hanshi · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2016, 08:46:08 PM »

I make measures from antler but they're somewhat crude with none of the remarkable artistry you present.

Long Ears · « **Reply #23 on:** February 03, 2016, 07:49:43 AM »

Cool tools Mitch. Beautiful work and thanks for sharing your secrets. Bob

okieboy · « **Reply #24 on:** February 03, 2016, 08:35:38 PM »

Beautiful measure, but I like the tools just as much.

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