Applied collar mountain horn

Very nice, as usual!

One of the best investments I've made in my tool arsenal to date... Truly they unlock another side of not only horn work but obviously a multitude of projects which you know. What I've learned about woodlathes, I'd look for a large used one, forgo the smaller table top/ bench lathes. For anything outside very small work they just won't cut it. I'd also look for something that has the capability to do outboard turning. Very handy when you need to turn something large or awkward. Also a larger swing, never go small. Mine has a 16" swing and I'd honestly never go smaller.

My mentor is rebuilding an original late period tredle lathe currently. Obviously I'll be making one for myself!

Oh, my jaw chuck is also a Nova G3. HIGHLY recommend... Expensive yes but the initial cry factor is worth the extra expense. Wish I had two as changing the jaw pads can be a pain but not a functional issue. That however is just a wish, not needed and I'll deal with swapping out jaws. I tried a cheaper four jaw chuck from Wen, IMO complete junk next to a Nova. That shows in terms of balance. The Wen had a distinct wobble and would not track true. The Nova, dead nuts center with no compromise. I sent the Wen chuck back without hesitation.

I've been using two carbide cutters and I really like them. I don't think they replace traditional lathe tools as I use my large roughing chisel for a mass amount of reducing and overall shaping. Then I transition to the carbide square and skew/ parting cutters for most detail work. One thing with carbide being so brittle, you bite into you're stock hard they will break. Haven't had any issues with that as they are easy to control. I feel the carbide cutters are more of a super sharp scraper of sorts verus an actual chisel. Both have their place in the end.

They do take up floor space for sure, big footprint. Not to mention the sheer dead weight.

I know a guy who makes powder horns! Thank you my friend.