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TMA Raffles and Drawings / Re: 2025 Nov./Dec. TMA Bi-Monthly Drawing
« Last post by doggoner on December 01, 2025, 08:18:47 AM »Please put my name in the hat.
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TMA Raffles and Drawings / 2025 Nov./Dec. TMA Bi-Monthly Drawing
« Last post by rollingb on December 01, 2025, 06:24:11 AM »It's time for our 2025 Nov./Dec. TMA Bi-Monthly Drawing for $100.00 CASH
The drawing is open to ALL Current TMA Contributors and someone's name will be drawn on December 31st. at midnight for,..... $100.00 CASH
......, so anyone wishing to drop their name "into the hat" (by responding to this thread), please check your current TMA Membership status before doing so,..... and GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!
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Accoutrements / Re: Horn rehab project
« Last post by Bigsmoke on November 30, 2025, 10:37:57 AM »Well, that is an idea worth thinking about, but... NO
20 some years ago Linda McWhorter who was the purchasing agent at Dixie Gun Works told me that the old fellow who had been making their combs either was retiring or had died, I forget which, and would I be interested in making combs for them. I had more than enough on my plate at that time and politely declined the offer.
I imagine that if a person was making combs, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to make horn forks as well. One would think they would be at least better than plastic ones. Then you could make forks, teaspoons and soup spoons. I would think one could get the whole set out of one medium size horn. How sweet.
John
20 some years ago Linda McWhorter who was the purchasing agent at Dixie Gun Works told me that the old fellow who had been making their combs either was retiring or had died, I forget which, and would I be interested in making combs for them. I had more than enough on my plate at that time and politely declined the offer.
I imagine that if a person was making combs, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to make horn forks as well. One would think they would be at least better than plastic ones. Then you could make forks, teaspoons and soup spoons. I would think one could get the whole set out of one medium size horn. How sweet.
John
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Accoutrements / Re: Horn rehab project
« Last post by KDubs on November 29, 2025, 02:33:40 PM »Well John you can always turn them into Combs and spoons
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Accoutrements / Re: Horn rehab project
« Last post by Bigsmoke on November 29, 2025, 01:29:24 PM »A while back, I bought some horns that someone had started.
I needed one real fast and chose one that would handle Fg powder. It had a Treso pour spout on it. That worked out pretty good. Except it is one ugly, ugly horn.
A month or so ago, I started working on another one that was half started and as I was filing on a groove I discovered a worm hole coming in from the inside of the horn. And a couple of ones on the side of the tip. That went back into the box.
Another one has the baseplug already installed but I just cannot figure out what I want to do with it now.
I think I will put the whole box onto the shelf and start out with fresh horns. I have little patience trying to rehab someone else's work.
John
I needed one real fast and chose one that would handle Fg powder. It had a Treso pour spout on it. That worked out pretty good. Except it is one ugly, ugly horn.
A month or so ago, I started working on another one that was half started and as I was filing on a groove I discovered a worm hole coming in from the inside of the horn. And a couple of ones on the side of the tip. That went back into the box.
Another one has the baseplug already installed but I just cannot figure out what I want to do with it now.
I think I will put the whole box onto the shelf and start out with fresh horns. I have little patience trying to rehab someone else's work.
John
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Accoutrements / Re: Horn rehab project
« Last post by LongWalker on November 29, 2025, 01:25:10 PM »I think today--as soon as the shop gets warmed up to at least 50 degrees F--I'm probably going to work on some powder measures. There's a couple of originals I've admired for a time, I want to play with the turning and the carving.
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Accoutrements / Re: Horn rehab project
« Last post by KDubs on November 29, 2025, 07:44:19 AM »Looking forward seeing what you can do.
I think I'm taking a short break from horns and going to get back to making a bag or two
Recently finished milling 4# of BP, and pucked and ground up another 1 1/2# of the same.
So I'm all set on that for awhile too.
Never been diagnosed with ADHD but I'm sure I have it, probably just ADD , I'm not to hyper.
I can be pretty lazy when I want too.
Good luck on the projects, post up some pics as you can
Kevin
I think I'm taking a short break from horns and going to get back to making a bag or two
Recently finished milling 4# of BP, and pucked and ground up another 1 1/2# of the same.
So I'm all set on that for awhile too.
Never been diagnosed with ADHD but I'm sure I have it, probably just ADD , I'm not to hyper.
I can be pretty lazy when I want too.
Good luck on the projects, post up some pics as you can
Kevin
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Accoutrements / Re: Horn rehab project
« Last post by LongWalker on November 28, 2025, 11:51:10 PM »I saw several flat horns in museums in the UK. Some, carved on the sides or sides and edges, were roughly 1/2" thick. I'd never managed to get one that thin while retaining enough thickness to carve. Then I got to handle one and learned the carving was usually ~.010" deep. Still haven't done one that thin, but I may someday.
No progress on my rehab horn, and I'm about to throw in the towel and post it over on ALR. I'd just rather work on my own projects than re-working this one.
Did a batch of powder measures a couple weeks ago, got some ideas to play with there. I picked up some tools to re-work, and I'm going to try out the ideas this weekend--trashcan is empty, so if they don't work out I can destroy the evidence!
No progress on my rehab horn, and I'm about to throw in the towel and post it over on ALR. I'd just rather work on my own projects than re-working this one.
Did a batch of powder measures a couple weeks ago, got some ideas to play with there. I picked up some tools to re-work, and I'm going to try out the ideas this weekend--trashcan is empty, so if they don't work out I can destroy the evidence!
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Accoutrements / Re: Horn rehab project
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Kevin
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The Campfire / Re: Happy Thanksgiving
« Last post by Winter Hawk on November 28, 2025, 12:32:35 PM »Well, here it is, the Friday after. Missed all your well-wishes for Thanksgiving and I apologize.
We had the senior cat (14 y.o.) at the OSU vet center for running a scope down his throat as well as the other end to see why he is vomiting so often, plus losing weight. Dropped him off Tuesday morning, picked him up Wednesday at 5:00 (1700 hours for you military types). It's an 1 1/2 hour drive to get there plus the return journey and I didn't feel up to computering after that. Then Thursday was baking, cooking, clean up etc. day. The youngest boy was going to come here if I gave him a ride but decided at the last moment that he didn't want to put me through the stress of a 15 minute drive to his place so he cancelled. Thanks kid! Broiled a chicken, with mashed potatoes and peas & carrots on the side, a piece of pumpkin pie after. It turned out okay although the bird was a pit dry.
I hope all of you had a great day and gave proper thanks for all you have been blessed with!
~Kees~
We had the senior cat (14 y.o.) at the OSU vet center for running a scope down his throat as well as the other end to see why he is vomiting so often, plus losing weight. Dropped him off Tuesday morning, picked him up Wednesday at 5:00 (1700 hours for you military types). It's an 1 1/2 hour drive to get there plus the return journey and I didn't feel up to computering after that. Then Thursday was baking, cooking, clean up etc. day. The youngest boy was going to come here if I gave him a ride but decided at the last moment that he didn't want to put me through the stress of a 15 minute drive to his place so he cancelled. Thanks kid! Broiled a chicken, with mashed potatoes and peas & carrots on the side, a piece of pumpkin pie after. It turned out okay although the bird was a pit dry.
I hope all of you had a great day and gave proper thanks for all you have been blessed with!
~Kees~