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Offline JW_Halverson

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Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« 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.
« Last Edit: January 05, 2020, 12:55:26 pm by JW_Halverson »
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: Back to work on a horn project
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2019, 10:59:04 pm »
Looking good so far!
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Offline Mike Yancey

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Re: Back to work on a horn project
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2019, 08:15:10 am »
Looking good. I love bags and horns.

Offline Pat B

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Re: Back to work on a horn project
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2019, 09:37:24 am »
We all need a break occasionally.  ;)  Looking good, John.
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Re: Back to work on a horn project
« Reply #4 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?
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Back to work on a horn project
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2020, 03:54:54 am »
Horn question - is a threaded 2 piece base cap for filling the horn authentic?  If so, about when did that develop?
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As far as I know that is more modern. This is a one piece plug.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2020, 03:19:55 pm »
Looks very cool, John.  8)  Nice work.  :OK
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Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2020, 02:25:14 am »
Good lookin' Horn JW  :-M ! Bob
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Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2020, 11:47:11 am »
Coming right along!  You'll be poring powder very soon!
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Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2020, 09:01:19 am »
Great looking horn, John.
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Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2020, 06:25:58 pm »
Looks like a gooder Jdub!
You gonna keeper plain and simple or do a scrimshaw?
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Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2020, 12:06:20 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.
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Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2020, 11:39:17 am »
Very good looking, JW!  Looking forward to seeing it all done!
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Re: Back to work on a horn project - horn body finished
« Reply #14 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?
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