Coat Hanger

[Dan]

I think it's been 83 years since I last posted some work. I did this on a whim. The deer silhouette is walnut finished in BLO/MS mix and the antler is from a white-tailed deer. I plan to use button pegs to cover the screws. Sorry for the crappy photo, I'm out of practice.

Edited December 12, 2022 by Dan

[Blaughn]

Very neat.  That antler tang looks wicked.......

Bruce

[daveww1]

nice job

[Charlie E]

Cool! First time I've seen that done. I'm not a hunter anymore but I do need a coat/hat hanger in my shop and I'm pretty sure my father-in-law has some old racks laying around.  How did you fasten the antler?

Edited December 14, 2022 by Charlie E

[Dan]

6 minutes ago, Charlie E said:

Cool! First time I've seen that done. I'm not a hunter anymore but I do need a coat/hat hanger in my shop and I'm pretty sure my father-in-law has some old racks laying around.  How did you fasten the antler?

I sanded a flat spot on the back and drilled 2 pilot holes. #6 wood screws seem to work well. 

[John B]

Looks good Dan.
I don't think a Roo's tail would work

[Scrappile]

7 hours ago, John B said:

Looks good Dan.
I don't think a Roo's tail would work

Could you startch it? Or put a wire in it?  Just thunking here 

[Dan]

7 hours ago, Scrappile said:

Could you startch it? Or put a wire in it?  Just thunking here 

I was thinking something else. But I won't say as I don't want to get kick out of the village. 

[Charlie E]

You inspired me Dan. My Father-in-law passed away about a week ago. I found an old rack and a rough cut oak board in his shed and made this for my shop. I barely sanded it and cut it off with a rusty hand saw in his shed. I like it like it is.

[Ron Johnson]

 Very beautiful work Dan. A few ago I had cut a cougar pattern out of a moose antler. I remember the stench from the cutting was just awful. You really need to wear a mask when cutting antlers. Merry Christmas.