Antler tine powder measure

[Blackbruin]

Got 85 gr out of it to the flat. Put a spout as you can see. I drilled it out thank smoothed the steps of the bits and tapered it out to spout with round files. Question, is there anything that will seal it , or will the graphite in the powder take care of that over time? Thanks

 

[ohio ramrod]

I some times seal powder measures by dripping in some super glue and spreading it around using a small wooden dowel. (Don't use cloth q tips or paper towels) :hmm:

 

[bpd303]

I use an automotive clear coat in a spray can...I know it's not H/C but it works for me.

 

[pargent]

Made some myself ,marked the inside to show different weights and coated with good old truoil , Ihave had years of use with out issues

 

[Stophel]

Shouldn't really need anything. Just keep the mice away from it and it will last forever. On occasion, I have used crazy glue to fill bad or overly porous places, but otherwise I wash them once with soap and water and put a little neatsfoot oil on them.

 

[tenngun]

Have used linseed oil,but the oil off your hands will work, and bees wax

 

[Rifleman1776]

I have made many of those. Simple and fun projects. Sealing is not necessary. Handling and using will give a patina. But, sometimes on older antler I will rub with neatsfoot oil and that restores some of the life.
Otherwise just use and enjoy.

 

[LaBonte]

Shouldn't really need anything. Just keep the mice away from it and it will last forever. On occasion, I have used crazy glue to fill bad or overly porous places, but otherwise I wash them once with soap and water and put a little neatsfoot oil on them.

1) To help keep mice away rub it down with castor oil - I use it on leather and most any other goods to prevent mice damage

3) If it's porous - boil it in water with a bit of vinegar added - the boiling will turn the porous areas into solid areas and it's strong - many frontier/back country made knives of the 18th/19th Century were handled by drilling a small pilot drill into the antler and then boiling - while still hot pound it onto the blade - it will stay although adding a cross pin was not unknown