I have made alot of antler calls but this is the first time I turned one on the lathe. I just got in some antlers today and thought I'd give turning one a try.
John
Here is my antlers I got today.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Jon__NY/Antlers4.jpg)
My first turned antler in distress.
front
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Jon__NY/Call1.jpg)
back. lots of dark marrow showing here.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Jon__NY/Call5.jpg)
the bell.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Jon__NY/Call11.jpg)
Real NNNNNNNNice John!!! I LLLLove that one! :bowingsmilie:
Our antlers dont get that big unless thier hanging on a wall somewhere.
Thanks AL . I got these antlers from a guy in Missouri. This time I will start looking for more right away. It took months to find this batch. :doh2:
John
Boy each pic makes it look like a different call. :huh:
Nice work John
As you know I'm a buyer not maker and I like the look's of that piece of antler. If you need someone to test it out send it up.
Barry
This one is heading back to Missouri to the guy I bought the antlers from. I hope he likes it.
John
This is my second one on the lathe. It's a closed reed this time. It is kinda small but it was made from a brow tine. I didn't hit the marrow on this one so it is really nice and white, kinda looks like ivory in person.
John
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Jon__NY/AntlerTurn210.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Jon__NY/AntlerTurn24.jpg)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w42/Jon__NY/AntlerTurn28.jpg)
WOW That is one of my favorites for sure........... :bowingsmilie: :bowingsmilie:
Thanks Al. I don't know why but it looks bigger in the picture than it is. I used the 12 ga. shell for size compairison but it still lokks bigger in the picture to me than it really is. I was hoping I wouldn't hit marrow. I like the ivory look.
John
Quote from: John_NY on November 08, 2008, 10:08:35 PM
I like the ivory look.
John
So do I :bowingsmilie: Sending it up?
Barry
no, This one I think is going down from N.Y. :laf: I'm pretty sure this one is going to Florida.
John