Thanks, Tom!

I just couldn't see letting the antler go unused when it would be so 
cool to have a magnesium rod with and antler handle.  Maybe I'll plan on 
putting the magnesium rods in wood and making antler scales.

Thanks to all who responded on this.  Still working on that Yamaha 
guitar action, bought a fiddle, and waiting for the antler fire-starter 
roundtuit to show up.

Best to all
Bob Hutchins
Temple, TX, USA