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15th June 08, 05:55 PM
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Deer Antler Kilt Pin
So I had some old dear antlers laying around and not really having anything to do with them I come up with the great idea to make a handle for my sgian dubh. As I was playing around at work cutting the antler I was hit with another idea, why not make a kilt pin from the points. Easy right ![Laughing](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
So here is the photos.
![](http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk170/bro_tony/IMG_1587.jpg)
I started by selecting a nice point that had some good weight to it.
![](http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk170/bro_tony/IMG_1595.jpg)
using the new dremel tool I got for Father's Day (I am not a Father by the way).
![](http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk170/bro_tony/IMG_1588.jpg)
I smoothed a section on the back for the bale.
![](http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk170/bro_tony/IMG_1596.jpg)
Using some loctite epoxy I glued the bale to the antler.
![](http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk170/bro_tony/IMG_1597.jpg)
![](http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk170/bro_tony/IMG_1593.jpg)
Ending up with this.
![](http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk170/bro_tony/IMG_1602.jpg)
After the epoxy had set here is what it look likes on my Black Stewart Kilt.
It was real easy and make a nice casual kilt pin I think. And I am pleased with how it turned out as I am not crafty at all.
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15th June 08, 06:02 PM
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Last edited by ardchoille; 15th June 08 at 06:25 PM.
Reason: Error in recommendation
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15th June 08, 06:17 PM
#3
Nicely done and a nice write up, where did you get the bale? I've been looking for one for a kilt pin idea of my own.
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15th June 08, 06:27 PM
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I got them at a local Hobby Store, Hobby Lobby
TKR
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15th June 08, 06:29 PM
#5
thanks, for the information.
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15th June 08, 06:30 PM
#6
You are more than welcome
TKR
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15th June 08, 07:31 PM
#7
That is very nice looking, and something I have always wanted to try.
C.P.Rogerson
Kwajalein Atoll, Republic Marshall Islands
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15th June 08, 07:36 PM
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HERMAN, Adventurer, BBQ guru, student of history
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15th June 08, 08:40 PM
#9
Looks great, plus it gave you an excuse to run out and get a new power tool.
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15th June 08, 08:54 PM
#10
Thanks for the pictures. This is an idea I've been wanting to try since last Christmas, when I was given a set of antlers to use to make things.
Now that school is out, if I can minimize the Honey-do list, maybe I can get to it!
Cheers,
Marshal Moroni
"..., and wrote upon it - In memory of our God, our religion, and our freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children...." Alma 46:12
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