His and Her's Moose Anter, Pewter Sgian Dubhs

[kiltedsawyer]

Beautiful work! As I have recently acquired some antler material, I am very interested in imitating your work, (as best I can.) I understand the melting / pouring and the polishing parts, what do you use for the rough shaping? What do you melt your pewter in? Thanks for the pictures and the inspiration.
Respectfully,
David

[pipesndrumsnun]

EXCELLENT! Great work! You guys never cease to amaze me with your remarkable talents!!

[O'Neille]

what do you use for the rough shaping? What do you melt your pewter in?

I use a stationary belt and disc sander for the rough shaping w/ 50, 100, and 180 grit aluminum oxide belts. I have a small steel ladle for melting small amounts of pewter. I think mine is from an old toy soldier pouring set. I wish I had a small one inch belt sander for close detail work.