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U81b4i t1_iy3ybjs wrote

Reply to comment by Top_Lifeguard_5408 in Hair pin, Me, Carved deer antler , 2022 by Top_Lifeguard_5408

I have been learning this process and wonder if you have the same issues that I do when grinding antler. Does the smell make you super nauseated? I am trying to work around it, but it triggers me for some reason. I use antler from white tail deer but I also smell it when I grind bone material as well. Any tricks to cover it would be appreciated. Nice work

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Top_Lifeguard_5408 OP t1_iy4bhx0 wrote

I already get used to it. The strongest smell is when sawing the antlers apart. I work in a respirator.

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U81b4i t1_iy4c4y9 wrote

Thanks for the info. It is one of those smells that is hard to explain. It sticks with me for days. I will have to try a better respirator because I only used one of the generic ones and it did not help smell at all. It is worse than burnt hair imo. Ideally, I want to make a full chess set using bone for black and antler for white pieces.

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Top_Lifeguard_5408 OP t1_iy4e7pv wrote

I do not advise you to do this if you are so hard to tolerate this smell. Any job should be fun. My wife can't stand the smell either. I have to leave my work clothes in the workshop :)

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U81b4i t1_iy4fgzo wrote

Exactly why I asked. Was wondering if it just takes a little time to become tolerant. Hits a strange spot for me and I can tolerate a lot of bad smells. This one is just different. And my wife also hates it and insisted that I stop the last time I tried it. She even washed those clothes separately but I could still smell it on the clothing for a few cycles. Thanks for the advice.

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Top_Lifeguard_5408 OP t1_iy4g660 wrote

Get into woodworking. I hope you (and your wife) enjoy it :)) I wish you good luck!

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