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Offline B.Barker

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Antler powder measures
« on: October 16, 2024, 03:40:09 AM »
Here is a group of antler powder measures I finished up this week. I drilled out the side of one of them. It got a small lead patch on it and the thing held much better than I thought it would. It's been several years since I had an oops like that.




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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2024, 04:12:03 AM »
That just happens every now and again to remind us that we are mere mortals.  I am reminded more frequently than I think I need.
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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2024, 04:34:47 AM »
I know what you mean Taylor.

Offline DougS

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2024, 10:41:28 AM »
Great work Brian!

Love the variety and details.

Also think the patched hole would be authentic.

Thanks for sharing.

Regards,

Doug

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2024, 11:13:52 AM »
Those are nice.
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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2024, 04:56:12 PM »
 Lot'a work in these, Well done.

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2024, 03:56:37 AM »
Thanks everyone.

Offline Austin

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2024, 07:02:51 PM »
You’re very talented!
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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2024, 12:35:04 AM »
Nice work Brian, really nice work

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2024, 08:40:45 AM »
Beautiful !!!

Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2024, 02:14:43 PM »
Fine job,Brian.
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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2024, 09:37:27 PM »
They all look amazing!

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2024, 04:58:44 PM »
Some really clean work, nicely done Mr. Barker.
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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2024, 08:38:56 PM »
I sent a request in a PM.

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« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2024, 10:40:18 PM »
They are splendid!!!! A true artist 🙂

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2024, 09:03:21 AM »
Nicely executed!

Offline Daryl

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2024, 07:42:28 PM »
Those powder measures are quite delightful. I have one for my .36 that someone sent me as a gift
after one of the chunk matches I put on here, many years ago. I still use it but had to increase the
charge for the .36.
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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2024, 05:01:46 PM »
Brian, you are very talented and do nice work.  I especially like that third one from the left!
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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #18 on: November 07, 2024, 07:07:22 AM »
Very nice work and design. One looks like the rattles on a rattlesnake tail. I wonder if one could tan part of the tail and rattler and use that as a cover over an antler measure?
Cheers Richard

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2024, 10:27:37 PM »
Love them all Brian!!!
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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #20 on: January 07, 2025, 11:20:30 PM »
Very nice with the lip, makes it easier to pour!

Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Antler powder measures
« Reply #21 on: January 08, 2025, 02:15:45 AM »
Very nice!  I really like them.