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Offline Bob Gerard

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A new Powder Horn (#23)
« on: November 16, 2022, 01:32:08 AM »
I finished this horn up today (#23) and had intended to sell it, but when I was wompin' in the tail staple I cracked the wooden plug (The staple prongs were too fat, just as I thought!). It was an easy repair but I won't sell it now.
It looks nice on my shooting pouch though  8)













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Offline grouse

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2022, 03:24:09 AM »
That would look good on any bag!!
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Offline Bull Shannon

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2022, 03:31:15 AM »
We should all suffer such mistakes..

I really dig the color that you used to stain the spout end, such a rich mahogany/cordovan!
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Offline hawkeye

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2022, 12:19:59 PM »
Always clean and sharp scrimshaw and a lovely warm color to finish
Thanks for sharing Hawkeye
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2022, 04:11:36 PM »
Very nice work, Bob.
Bob
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Offline MeliusCreekTrapper

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2022, 04:14:04 PM »
Great looking horn. The carving is very nice.
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Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2022, 04:52:22 PM »
 I have found it best to put the staple in and bend the legs over after it is fit but before anchoring it.
 Another good looking horn, Very well done.

   Tim
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Offline old george

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2022, 04:56:47 PM »
Great horn lovely warm color.

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Offline Brokennock

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2022, 05:22:38 PM »
Fantastic work once again. As always, I love the colors you achieve. That horn is one anyone should be proud to own and carry, repaired crack or nor.

Thank you for sharing.
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Offline okieboy

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2022, 08:27:08 AM »
 Beautiful piece of work. Do you drill pilot holes before driving your staples?
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Offline Ridgerunner1958

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2022, 08:35:47 PM »
Love the colors
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Offline Dave Marsh

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2022, 08:43:37 PM »
Very nice horn.  I too love the colors.
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Offline flatsguide

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2022, 06:14:29 AM »
Very nice clean work!
Cheers Richard
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Offline Nessmuck

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2022, 08:14:58 AM »
Very nice !
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Offline Bob Gerard

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #14 on: November 20, 2022, 04:12:06 AM »
Thanks again everyone.
As to drilling pilot holes for the staples- yes I did.. Though obviously not big enough ones. I just chalk it up to another lesson learned- slow down, step back and be more !@*%&@ careful.
Anyway, I have made enough mistakes over the years now that I just don't get that upset at myself so much any  more. (Though I am glad the shop windows were closed  ::) )
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: A new Powder Horn (#23)
« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2022, 12:09:33 PM »
Regardless of the repair, that’s a fine looking horn.
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