How to Make Antler Pulls

People have used deer antlers to create both decorative and functional items for centuries. Today, antlers give a rustic look to homes, cabins and lodges in the form of antler lamps, chandeliers, sconces and other crafts. Antler pulls also give a nice touch to cabinets, drawers or door handles. Relatively easy to make,these attractive accessories bring a touch of the outdoors into any home.

Band saw
Sander
80-grit sandpaper
Drill
Drill bit
8-32 threaded rods
2-part epoxy
Nuts

Instructions

- 1
  Find an antler with a curve about the width you desire for your drawer pull. Antler sizes and shapes vary considerably, so you may have to weed through several to find one that works.
- 2
  Cut off a chunk of antler the size, shape and correct curve for your drawer pull using a band saw.
- 3
  Sand the two cuts flush with 80-grit sandpaper. The two ends should sit flush against a level surface when you are finished.
- 4
  Drill a hole in the center of each cut with a drill bit one size bigger than an 8-32 threaded rod.
- 5
  Mix two-part epoxy, and apply it to the inside of the drilled holes and on the part of the threaded rod that will go into the holes.
- 6
  Press a 8-32 threaded rod into each hole, and hold it until it begins to set.
- 7
  Drill holes in the drawer face that correspond with the threaded rods.
- 8
  Insert the rods into the drawer holes.
- 9
  Secure the pulls with nuts.

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