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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Jakob on May 25, 2022, 10:16:08 AM

Title: Turning tools for horn.
Post by: Jakob on May 25, 2022, 10:16:08 AM

Looking to turn some ramrod tips from horn. I have a little woodturning experience, but not enough to judge whether gouges or scrapers would work best for horn?

Any other gotchas for turning horn that I should be aware of?

Title: Re: Turning tools for horn.
Post by: TN Longhunter on May 25, 2022, 02:31:06 PM

Gouges for roughing out, then what ever works for you. I step down to smaller gouges for most shaping work. A light touch with a very sharp tool will give you a near finished surface. You can always sand using smaller grits to the level you want. Horn turns nicely so use what ever tools you feel comfortable with.

Title: Re: Turning tools for horn.
Post by: Jakob on May 26, 2022, 01:39:54 AM

Thanks! I  haven't worked with horn at all before, so wasn't sure what to expect.

Title: Re: Turning tools for horn.
Post by: Beaverman on May 28, 2022, 04:04:31 AM

and slow your lathe speed down

Title: Re: Turning tools for horn.
Post by: Mike from OK on May 28, 2022, 10:14:25 PM

Quote from: Jakob on May 26, 2022, 01:39:54 AM

Thanks! I  haven't worked with horn at all before, so wasn't sure what to expect.

If you enjoy the smell of burning hair you'll love turning horn. It's not overpowering and you get used to it. But it is a part of it. And the women folk may make a comment or two when you get in from the shop.

Just a heads up.

Mike