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Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« on: January 28, 2012, 09:05:57 PM »
Well, okay... this wasn't really a shed.  I killed this buck up in the Alta unit in 2005.  I think that's the year all the big hawgs were taken in the Okanogan.  The bucks had huge bodies and lots of fat.  This one was round as a pig.  Anyhow now his horns are gonna be next to my fireplace.

Quadrafire suggested making one of our brooms on shed antlers.  Pretty good idea, if you have some sheds.  Turns out it was a pain in the arse to make, since these antlers flatten out to quickly, and they aren't very long.  Thinner, longer antlers would be a lot better to weave to.   

 If anyone would like to provide their own sheds, I can make them into brooms for $35 plus shipping.  If you are near Stanwood, drop 'em off!   :)   
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2012, 10:47:57 PM »
Well that is cool. nice handicraft.
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2012, 12:56:49 AM »
How about elk horn? I live in Arlington and I will take you up on that offer. Fit in perfect at the cabin.
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2012, 04:49:13 AM »
Very cool use for an antler.  :tup:
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2012, 08:06:59 AM »
thanks guys.  NWBREW is sent you a pm, so we'll have to try one with elk antler!
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2012, 08:09:58 AM »
very nice!
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2012, 10:29:39 AM »
THAT looks awesome, I'll check my antlers this weekend, gotta have one of these for my tin can cabin.  :)
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2012, 10:33:17 AM »
Kevin, you have turned a regular household object into a.work of art. Great job!  :tup:
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2012, 10:38:58 AM »
Quote from: Bean Counter on February 23, 2012, 10:33:17 AM
Kevin, you have turned a regular household object into a.work of art. Great job!  :tup:

Heck ya, even makes me want to sweep the floor!!!  :)
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2012, 10:42:26 AM »
Thanks thanks Bean.  Much appreciated.  Hey Machias i won't be on the forum again till Tuesday.  You check your antlers & let me know if you come up with something.

btw...

I made a mistake at a market.  A lady asked, "where did you get the antlers for this beautiful broom?"

me:  "I hunted that buck down, ma'am.  Then I shot him and packed him out 3 miles.  We go hunting every year."

You should have seen the look on that poor gals face.  Ouch.  From now on I'll just talk about sheds!   :chuckle:
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2012, 10:48:45 AM »
 :tup:  Me Likey!!! Don't know I would go so far as Machias and actually use it though  :chuckle:
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2012, 11:00:06 AM »
Well they are tough, and you can use them a lot without wearing them out.  We had a handmade corn broom on our porch 17 years.  It did fine till the kids left it out in the rain for a week.
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Re: Shed Antler Hearth Broom
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2012, 11:33:02 AM »
Nice
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