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Offline Mark Elliott

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Horn turning stock
« on: August 06, 2017, 08:01:19 PM »
Where are you guys getting horn turning stock these days?   I really don't want to cut up polished horns for that, even though I have in the past.   I have bought raw horns for turning stock, but a high percentage of those have been unusable due to delamination.  I have been ordering solid horn rounds off of eBay, but they are very expensive.    Are there any other alternatives of which I am not aware?

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Re: Horn turning stock
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2017, 08:49:47 PM »
Crazy Crow has solid round stock. Different sizes ans colors. As you stated it is spendy. Still better than cutting up horns only to find they're not usable.

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Re: Horn turning stock
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2017, 09:04:24 PM »
 Mark, I have not tried a pack of these:

http://www.powderhornsandmore.com/product/horn-tips-assortment/

 Just noticed it says Out of Stock.

 I did call and they sent me 3 or 4 that were useable and of good color. Call and see what he can do for you.
 Roland Cadle has or had some raw horns that I know a couple folks use them. At least he would know what your looking for.
 Delamination is a problem, I tried painting the ends after cutting and even that didn't stop it.

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« Last Edit: August 06, 2017, 09:44:28 PM by Tim Crosby »

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Re: Horn turning stock
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2017, 01:46:12 AM »
Mark: try Knifemakers supply sites.  I have done business with Masecraft for years. Their link:

http://masecraftsupply-com.3dcartstores.com/Horn-slabsrolls-and-pieces_c_291-4.html

Fred
« Last Edit: August 07, 2017, 04:31:48 PM by FDR »

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Re: Horn turning stock
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2017, 03:51:51 AM »
Use antler.

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Re: Horn turning stock
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2017, 08:19:29 PM »
Use antler.



 :) It's what I use, too.
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Re: Horn turning stock
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2017, 10:46:21 PM »
Use antler.

 Depending on the style of horn, antler may not fit the architecture. TC