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Offline part Cherokee

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So how do you cut antler to mount.....
« on: September 02, 2009, 08:25:29 pm »
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I was wondering whats the best way to cut antler to mount a flint knife blade. Will a hacksaw work?
What kind of adhesive do you guys use. I might use this knife so whats durable.
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Re: So how do you cut antler to mount.....
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2009, 08:33:23 pm »
I use homeade pine pitch glue to mount mine. If all alse fails you can always use epoxy.  As far as cutting the horn, use what works best for you. I have used a hacksaw, bandsaw, drills, and files. Don'tget to wrap it with sinew after glueing.
Good luck and post pics when done.
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Offline Jaeger

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Re: So how do you cut antler to mount.....
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2009, 08:40:12 pm »
an angle grinder works very well ,not too primitive though.
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Re: So how do you cut antler to mount.....
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2009, 09:07:49 pm »
 Before I had a bandsaw I used a hacksaw and files to make the slot fit tight. If you want it to fit real tight, cut the slot close and then boil it real good. Then put the blade in and lightly clamp. Squeezing it gently untill it is tight and  cools down, then glue and wrap it with sinew.

  I either glue it with epoxy or TB3 and then cover it with pitch, look's authenic and holds better. ;)
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Offline part Cherokee

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Re: So how do you cut antler to mount.....
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2009, 10:43:32 pm »
Hey thanks guys!!! Ill post pics when done Rickd is sending me some antlers.
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Re: So how do you cut antler to mount.....
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2009, 10:57:08 pm »
good luck man. what is your blade made of?
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Offline sailordad

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Re: So how do you cut antler to mount.....
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2009, 11:48:24 pm »
i have used hack saw,or dremel or bandsaw ro gut antler or wood for handles
i use pine pitch and sinew when making a primitive style knife,but i use epoxy when i want a more modern looking stome knife
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Offline Bill Skinner

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Re: So how do you cut antler to mount.....
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2009, 07:58:16 am »
You can soak it in water for three or four days.  The bigger the antler, the longer you need to soak it.  It will get pretty soft, and can easily be worked with stone tools.  It will also smell like dead meat, the smell will go away as soon as it dries out.  Bill
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