any points I need to know on working with antlers

I know people do machine them and work with them. They carve well too. I do know they SMELL while being machined. Pretty much like burning flesh or hair kind of smell. Would recommend plenty of ventilation.

Good luck and hope everything works out.

-Rich

-- Rich, WNY, www.nyrockingchairs.com

Send a PM to Mark A. DeCou here at LumberJocks. He does some extensive work with antlers and has always responded when questioned.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

they STINK really bad. The dust couldnt be good for you so wear a respirator

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

If they are still attached to the animal, first make sure it isn’t breathing. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I read that the middle is very porous. If used for turning pins the author recommended coating the porous material with ‘super’ glue then turning, coating, turning etc.

-- Berta in NC

I highly agree with the comments about safety here. Wear a respirator, not just a mask. Also wear goggles not just glasses. I have done some of this and a dremel tool will be your best friend here.
Have fun Play safe.

-- Rod Baltimore Ontario