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triton:
I cut the tines off the branches then trim the tines back until the marrow is no longer there.  2 year olds have smaller antlers so the tines are ok for lighter bows, bigger bows have antler from 5 year old stags.  I haven't been soaking it, thanks for the nod.  how long does it need to dry out to a serviceable condition?
If the marrow is about 1/4" across, by the time the hole is bored for 1/2" tips, there's no marrow left, which left plenty of horn for shaping.
I like the character of tines that have the ridges but doesn't take a shine like buffalo horn.

heavybow:
Ian mate dont loose the balls. Cant wait to get my warbows. Cheers Marlon ;)

tasso:
Ian,
Don't be put off by your experience, some stag tines are more solid than others, so be selective when buying them, and only specify tips with more meat in them, and  by the time the tip is drilled out, there's only solid antler left.
Chris Boyton.

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Et_tu_brute:
That's a great looking nock Chris, to go on what looks like a lovely Yew bow as well. Is that the natural shape of the stag antler or did you do some carving?

tasso:

--- Quote from: Et_tu_brute on February 03, 2009, 06:23:05 pm ---That's a great looking nock Chris, to go on what looks like a lovely Yew bow as well. Is that the natural shape of the stag antler or did you do some carving?

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That was the basic shape of the antler, and  was only shaped up in the places where it was needed.
The bow was made by Annette Stickler, a friend of mine, using only an axe, and  scrapers. I just prepared the tips for her.
Chris Boyton.

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