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Craftsmanship => Accoutrements => Topic started by: Bigsmoke on March 10, 2024, 08:18:59 PM

Title: A Simple Powder Horn
Post by: Bigsmoke on March 10, 2024, 08:18:59 PM: I have been playing around here the last couple of weeks, looking for something simple to build as a getaway from working on the screw tip and the applied tip horns that have occupied me for this year so far.
I believe I have something here that will work, it is pretty simple and easily repeatable. Here is a shot of the left side of the horn.

(https://i.ibb.co/PCZTBTy/IMG-7794.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WKWDSDX)

And the right side of the horn
(https://i.ibb.co/KWdK3nv/IMG-7796.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5LmKfZH)

A close up of the nose, showing a simple horn strap groove.
(https://i.ibb.co/mD5MRhr/IMG-7795.jpg) (https://ibb.co/znV0mPW)

Finally, a shot of the baseplug, showing the decorative grooves in the wood and also the ringed finial
(https://i.ibb.co/pXDvLYq/IMG-7797.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LpwzZVK)

The baseplug is made out of a single piece of maple. It is not drilled out but it is left solid. Personally, I feel that especially with a horn this size, the difference that makes in weight is rather a moot point. The baseplug is affixed with a ring of hot glue, which not only holds it in place, it also assures an air and water tight seal. For decorative purposes, there are also eight birch pegs securing the plug in place.

I did not want to lathe turn a finial onto the baseplug, so I decided to use a sling swivel stud with a formed brass ring. If I make further horns like this, I will probably use a small key ring instead. I think my soldering ability and skill level actually detracts from the overall feeling of the horn.

John (Bigsmoke)
Title: Re: A Simple Powder Horn
Post by: PetahW on March 10, 2024, 09:01:31 PM: .

Nice work ! :toast

I know you said "simple", but IMHO it's screaming for some minimal scrimshaw (if yer up for it).
Title: Re: A Simple Powder Horn
Post by: Winter Hawk on March 10, 2024, 09:39:56 PM: I would be proud to carry that! 'Course I gladly carry the cheap made-in-Mexico horn I've used for almost 40 years so take that however you want!

~Kees~
Title: Re: A Simple Powder Horn
Post by: BEAVERMAN on March 11, 2024, 01:27:29 AM: John are you looking for a critique?
Title: Re: A Simple Powder Horn
Post by: KDubs on March 11, 2024, 08:16:22 AM: Beautifully simple.
John I think the club is looking for donations for rendezvous.
Just saying :hairy
Kevin
Title: Re: A Simple Powder Horn
Post by: Bigsmoke on March 11, 2024, 10:34:33 AM: Quote from: BEAVERMAN on March 11, 2024, 01:27:29 AM
John are you looking for a critique?

Jim,
I would welcome critiques.
John
Title: Re: A Simple Powder Horn
Post by: BEAVERMAN on March 11, 2024, 11:28:59 AM: LIke the shape, color, butt and simplicity of that horn, from these pics the tip looks thick and blunt to me, was that done on purpose?