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Title: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: JW_Halverson on December 30, 2019, 10:27:34 pm
After taking far too long of a hiatus, I am back in the shop on the next phase of the job - setting the plug in the base. The horn had slowly gone back to the natural oval shape and needed to be warmed up to a plastic state where it would conform to the round walnut plug. I cheated by using a little two part epoxy to get a good seal.

Five minute Devcon did the trick fast and permanent.
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project
Post by: Hawkdancer on December 30, 2019, 10:59:04 pm
Looking good so far!
Hawkdancer
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project
Post by: Mike Yancey on December 31, 2019, 08:15:10 am
Looking good. I love bags and horns.
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project
Post by: Pat B on December 31, 2019, 09:37:24 am
We all need a break occasionally.  ;)  Looking good, John.
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project
Post by: Hawkdancer on December 31, 2019, 12:37:43 pm
Horn question - is a threaded 2 piece base cap for filling the horn authentic?  If so, about when did that develop?
Hawkdancer
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 01, 2020, 03:54:54 am
Quote from: Hawkdancer on December 31, 2019, 12:37:43 pm
Horn question - is a threaded 2 piece base cap for filling the horn authentic?  If so, about when did that develop?
Hawkdancer

As far as I know that is more modern. This is a one piece plug.
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 05, 2020, 12:59:34 pm
The carved spout section is now finished and stained. A.coat of wax to shine it up is all it needs.

Next I will need to finish the spout plug and sew the leather tabs onto the woven woolen strap. I can smell the finish line from here, friends.
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: Pat B on January 05, 2020, 03:19:55 pm
Looks very cool, John.  8)  Nice work.  :OK
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: chamookman on January 06, 2020, 02:25:14 am
Good lookin' Horn JW  :-M ! Bob
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: Hawkdancer on January 06, 2020, 11:47:11 am
Coming right along!  You'll be poring powder very soon!
Hawkdancer
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: mullet on January 07, 2020, 09:01:19 am
Great looking horn, John.
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: bowtarist on January 12, 2020, 06:25:58 pm
Looks like a gooder Jdub!
You gonna keeper plain and simple or do a scrimshaw?
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 13, 2020, 12:06:20 pm
Quote from: bowtarist on January 12, 2020, 06:25:58 pm
Looks like a gooder Jdub!
You gonna keeper plain and simple or do a scrimshaw?

Not scrimshawing anything! I'm just no talented in that area.
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: Parnell on January 14, 2020, 11:39:17 am
Very good looking, JW!  Looking forward to seeing it all done!
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: Tracker0721 on February 01, 2020, 07:24:26 am
That looks great! I like the spout on it. Is the cap hollowed to hold more powder?
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 01, 2020, 08:04:46 pm
Quote from: Tracker0721 on February 01, 2020, 07:24:26 am
That looks great! I like the spout on it. Is the cap hollowed to hold more powder?

Yup. Enough for a few extra shots.
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: WhistlingBadger on February 01, 2020, 08:40:55 pm
Wow, that's so pretty I want to make one...and I don't even shoot smoke poles!   :-M
Title: Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
Post by: lebhuntfish on February 02, 2020, 02:21:49 am
Very nice work man!
Patrick