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Aaron H:
Yeah, I guess I should add that temperature and time were for horn around 1/4" thick

Stick Bender:
I straitened Water buffolow horn that was 1/8 thick with a heat gun and keeped the temp around 220 Deg F  I figured if steam was 212 Deg then dry heat should work around the same , it worked enough for my purpose I think when I get around to the Gemsbok Im going to take them down to 1/8 in before attempting, the thinner they are the easier it is and less heat !

Nidhoggr:

--- Quote from: DC on November 20, 2017, 11:15:06 am ---Are Gemsbok horns that have been made into Shofars suitable for bow use? Would it be offending the Jewish folks to do so? I don't have any immediate plans but if I was to trip over one it would be nice to know if i should pick it up :)

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As someone who was raised Jewish: Not offensive I do believe.  I could hit up my parents Rabbi tomorrow during Channukah festivities about it if you like.

DC:
That would be interesting. From what I've read I think it's just classed as a tool and not sacred. But I would like to hear it from a Rabbi.

Nidhoggr:

--- Quote from: DC on December 16, 2017, 09:55:08 am ---That would be interesting. From what I've read I think it's just classed as a tool and not sacred. But I would like to hear it from a Rabbi.

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From my knowledge it is just considered a tool as well.  It's used as a "signaling horn" on High Holy days.  No more, no less.  I didn't get a chance to speak to her but from my knowledge you'd be totally fine.  It's literally a rams horn turned into an instrument.  Speaking personally I know that neither I nor any of my family would be offended by it.

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