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Here is a handmade Antler Ball Starter. Made by a guy in Riversville WV. It is a solid little short starter with some weight to it. Respectfully, cowboys1062.
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Here is a handmade Antler Ball Starter. Made by a guy in Riversville WV. It is a solid little short starter with some weight to it. Respectfully, cowboys1062.- Joined
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that is a cool little item you got there. do you know if the brass rods are threaded together? I might want to try my hands at one.
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I don't know if they are threaded together or not? They do seem to be mounted in there pretty solid. I don't think they will ever come loose. I will find out when I start smacking on it :grin: Respectfully, cowboys1062Obi-Wan Cannoli said:
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It definitely looks solidly built, I was just asking for when I try to make one myself :thumbsup:
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Thanks Paratrooper! :thumbsup:
Looks good! :thumbsup:
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Hmm. Looks very similar to one that I got with a shooting bag that I bought used.
On mine, the brass is glued into the antler and the brass is not threaded (to accept attachments).
Calum
On mine, the brass is glued into the antler and the brass is not threaded (to accept attachments).
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Yes, they are very similar to each other. Mine doesn't have screwed ends to except attachments either. I also think that the brass tips are also probably glued end as well but may be anchored in as well. Don't know for sure though. It seems very sturdy in there. Respectfully, cowboys :hatsoff:Calum said:Hmm. Looks very similar to one that I got with a shooting bag that I bought used.
On mine, the brass is glued into the antler and the brass is not threaded (to accept attachments).
Calum
I have made many similar to that. Nice fun projects and always good looking.
I have used both brass and pieces of hickory ram rod. Never threaded in. Just glued with whatever glue is in arms reach, usually a common household glue. Never had one come loose.
I have used both brass and pieces of hickory ram rod. Never threaded in. Just glued with whatever glue is in arms reach, usually a common household glue. Never had one come loose.
I have cut a hole clean through with a notch in the rod for a wedge, glue in also. I'm sure threaded will never move. It's a good looking starter.
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