Custom Elk Antler Side Plates

[charvey9]

I like side plates vs. wood grip, but wanted a set that was a bit wider and fit my hand better. After some searching, I just decided to make my own out of elk antler. Used a sawzall for the cutting, angle grinder with sanding desks for the heavy work, and a couple different files and hand sanding for the finishing touches. Would have been a little easier with a belt sander and dremel, but I made due with what I had.

 

[realunlucky]

Very impressive you should make a couple more sets

 

[amp713]

Thats awesome!! Im not very crafty thought!!! Might be worth trying regardless!!!

 

[charvey9]

Thats awesome!! Im not very crafty thought!!! Might be worth trying regardless!!!

Thanks. Not as difficult as you might think, just takes patience. Get a good mask too, because there will be antler dust everywhere. I had anlter dust covering the whole garage by the time I was done.

 

[lintond]

That's a bad A look on the black bow! Well done sir.

 

[Slim Jim]

That looks pretty slick! Good job

 

[weaver]

Very nice!

 

[Bonedalien]

that looks awesome! well done!

 

[Manosteel]

Wow! Great stuff

 

[Shrek]

Looks sweet ! Nice customization,

 

[Stid2677]

Very nice work!!!

Steve

 

[ScottP]

Beautiful. I might have to try that.

 

[brushape]

if only my blacktail sheds I have were big enough to do to that

 

[miggles]

Wow those are gorgeous. Very creative.

 

[OBP]

Very cool, those look awesome!

 

[orionthehunter1]

those turned out nice, good job

 

[Hardstalk]

Looks great! Im gonna guess it took about 5-6 of those blue cans to complete? Thats how I typically estimate garage project time.

 

[bcv]

Looks sharp. Custom is hard to beat.

 

[rodney482]

I did a set out of whitetail sheds, yours look great!

 

[CentennialELK]

Nice Job!!