Post by: Band on April 09, 2012, 01:57:45 PM
We're building a cabin that will have 2 large sliding barn doors on bedroom entrances and I'm thinking a full deer or elk antler would make the coolest door handle. I'm trying to figure out the best way to do it, but I'm thinking of grinding a little off a tip or two to make sure there are at least 3 flat points of contact on the door, drilling a hole through the antler at each point of contact and installing with small bolts. Anyone ever tried this and have some pointers?
The Mrs. didn't like the sound of it so much because, you know, she would have to touch the antlers but I'm forging ahead anyway. Sometimes a good idea doesn't need secondary approval. Know what I mean? ;)
Post by: whacker1 on April 09, 2012, 02:18:25 PM
Post by: Band on April 09, 2012, 02:53:47 PM
Post by: BowBender87 on April 10, 2012, 03:12:21 AM
The Mrs. didn't like the sound of it so much because, you know, she would have to touch the antlers but I'm forging ahead anyway. Sometimes a good idea doesn't need secondary approval. Know what I mean? ;)
All i know is this...sometimes its easier to ask for forgiveness then permission 8)
Using antlers as handles looks awesome. Ive got a collection of little forked horn sheds...im thinking at some point i will use them as cabinet handles