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Post by hawkeyes on May 18, 2020 9:45:15 GMT -7
Constructed a new horn this past weekend which ended up being a guinea pig for some scrimshaw work. I'll admit it's not an area I've dabbled in with much success. Being this horn turned out smaller than I anticipated due cracking the end lengthwise while heating in oil... I cut it down. Decided to give some scrimshaw another go and have ended up pleased with the results so far. From research obviously not every horn of the period exhibited ornate detailing, just wanted to scribble and see what I came up with... Reluctantly I'm sharing my chicken scratch! Pine tree with "APPEAL". Thirteen stars to represent the thirteen colonies of the period. Then decided a walnut twig was in order being one of my favorite trees. Horn itself didn't turn out bad, she was a bear to scrape and polish out completely but happy with it. Cracked the body lengthwise while heating to accommodate the cherry end cap I shaped. Ended up cutting her down and shaped another plug from cedar. Sealed with beeswax and ready to roll! Holds plenty of powder for a days outing.    |
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Post by paranger on May 18, 2020 10:16:16 GMT -7
Nicely done: far better than "chicken scratch," I would say!
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Post by hawkeyes on May 18, 2020 11:43:49 GMT -7
Nicely done: far better than "chicken scratch," I would say! Thank you kindly, I'm undoubtedly my hardest critic... For a first go I'm pleased which is rare. Have another lager horn I've done some carving on and is complete. Plan on doing some more intricate scrim work once the courage is mustered up to do so. |
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Post by brokennock on May 18, 2020 12:31:33 GMT -7
Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Well done.
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Post by spence on May 18, 2020 21:57:26 GMT -7
Very nice job, a good looking horn. You scrimshaw better than I write.
I like the staple in the throat, can you explain how you got it securely attached? Is it just a press fit? I only ever made one horn, just to find out what it was all about. I considered using a staple in the throat, but that was before I learned they are historic, so I carved a couple of collars to hold a strap in place, instead.
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Post by Keith on May 18, 2020 22:22:26 GMT -7
Nice job Ben, well done.
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Post by hawkeyes on May 19, 2020 4:35:44 GMT -7
Very nice job, a good looking horn. You scrimshaw better than I write. I like the staple in the throat, can you explain how you got it securely attached? Is it just a press fit? I only ever made one horn, just to find out what it was all about. I considered using a staple in the throat, but that was before I learned they are historic, so I carved a couple of collars to hold a strap in place, instead. Spence Thank you spence, what I've found is an extremely sharp awl point is absolutely critical. After that very light pressure to scribe in the outline then progressively enhance it from there. Something about making horns is just very relaxing. The staple is merely press fit from undersized clearance holes, along with "barbs" if you will simply cut in the staple with a small file. Beeswax is then applied just to ensure the holes are sealed. Now I always run the strap ties around the throat and not to the staple itself. However I wouldn't hesitate to affix the strap to the staple directly, very secure as is. One extra detail working for you in that area is the thickness of the throat as the horn tapers, more area for the staple to grab. |
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Post by hawkeyes on May 19, 2020 8:15:40 GMT -7
This technique is becoming a small obsession. Very fun and rewarding.   |
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Post by lenapej on May 22, 2020 14:12:28 GMT -7
Looks great! I have tried several, and yours looks much better than any of mine! lol
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Post by hawkeyes on May 23, 2020 4:48:33 GMT -7
Looks great! I have tried several, and yours looks much better than any of mine! lol Thank you kindly sir, what I've found works best is just patience! Keep at it, worth the efforts in the beginning. |
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