I was just taking stock of the antler pile I have on hand...
Elk, mulie, whitetail, and some blackbuck & oryx horns....
Looks like I have the stuff to keep someone busy for awhile.
The elk is mostly brownish, but cured.
the deer is the same with the exception of some white antler I picked up recently while coyote hunting. Hard, but white, (not chalky) & pretty good diameter stuff.
Dogcatcher, I'm South of Ruidoso. There's good algerita towards Capitan from Ruidoso. Some of it is pretty thick at the bottom portion of the bush....6" or so for a couple of feet in some cases.
I think you can cure it, then cut it to keep the yellow, but, I think once you turn it, it needs to be sealed pretty quick, or you lose some color.
It would be a good experiment. This time of year when you cut it, it's nearly florescent in color.
Let me get some pics made of what antler/horn, I have.
If would help you guys out, I'd send some out.
Not really needing the money, might make me a call or something if you have the time. I'm not worried about it.
Just pass on the favor. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I'll post pics, with numbers on them, you guys can pick what you need.
Just thought it may help with your stock for building. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
Barry