On 11/20/2015 9:04 PM, Joseph Sullivan wrote:
> Now I want to make a chandelier or two.  What is the accepted wisdom as to
> the best way to fasten the antlers permanently together for this kind of use
> where they will be hanging unsupported?


There's a video if a couple of guys who build antler  furniture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j_q14SPII4
There's a couple places where one  can see them using bolts.
right around 2:04  there's a brief bit where an angle grinder is being 
used to cut and grind flush  what appears to be a 1/4" bolt.
I'm guessing the epoxy the in place grind 'em  flush and paint the bolt 
ends.