Shaping antler ?

[wv lungbuster]

What tools do you guys use to shape antler with? I plan on buying a few helle blades from Dryad Bows and using deer antler for the handles and need to smooth up a few spots.

[kuch]

essentially same as wood for me....sharp belts...don't get too hot...proress with finer grits then buff.

[Ragnarok Forge]

I follow Kuch's plan.  Always wear a respirator.  The horn grinds off and it has little hooks that catch in your lungs and can really mess you up.  Not a little rubber banded mask mind, a full on filtered insert painting type respirator is what you want.

[kbaknife]

If you have it fairly well locked into place, you will find files to be your best friend.

[prarieboy]

Ditto to all above But if just roughin out I go to the disc sander with about a 40 grit or the belt.If Ya want to make a cylinder put it on a pen mandrel and go to the lathe.As above RESPIRATOR!!!RESPIRATOR!!!RESPIRATOR!!!RESPIRATOR!!!

[wv lungbuster]

Thanks for the help guys.