thanks guys.
jim yes penn state.
splint ya the antler i had was fairly large so dont get the nice live edge, or bark if you wanna call it. and it can be a challenge to drill since most has a curve. the one at the top has just a tiny amount of the outer edge left.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.