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oldfox

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My first horn
« on: April 10, 2014, 01:22:06 AM »
I am fairly new to ALR and joined because I am in the planning stage of building a JP Beck.  In the meantime I have been sidetracked a bit and have made my first powderhorn under the guidance of Tim Sanner (The Original Griz).  He graciously sent me material and has instructed me in the process of making a horn.  Thanks Tim your a great instructor and it's been a great experience!

Here is the horn finally finished.  I would appreciate if you horn makers would critique it...areas of improvement, etc.  It's my first, but won't be the last...an addictive hobby!





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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2014, 01:24:56 AM »
If you build your rifle like you have built this horn then you will have a fine looking rifle ;D I like it
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gizamo

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2014, 02:51:33 AM »
Great subject for a first horn!

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Offline Hornbuilder

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2014, 02:55:47 AM »
WOW .... Your first horn huh ? Dang nice job !! and a dang good horn teacher ya had !!!! truly impressive work sir !!
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greybeard

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2014, 03:10:43 AM »
Thou shalt not covet Bob!!!
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cahil_2

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2014, 03:57:52 AM »
All I can say is WOW
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seesbirds

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2014, 04:29:33 AM »
I don't see anything wrong with it.  Well done!  I especially like the stopper...is that made of horn too?
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oldfox

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2014, 04:43:09 AM »
Thank you gentlemen for your kind words...

Mark:  Yes the stopper is made from the tip of the horn that I cut off.  Thought I'd leave it natural for a little contrast..

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Offline Kopfjaeger

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2014, 05:03:14 AM »
Nice horn.
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Offline The Original Griz

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2014, 12:14:04 PM »
Quote from: wattlebuster on April 10, 2014, 01:24:56 AM
If you build your rifle like you have built this horn then you will have a fine looking rifle ;D I like it

^^^ yep, what he said ^^^^ Cant wait to see the rifle.
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Offline hanshi

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2014, 07:47:44 PM »
It's difficult for me to see how this could be your first; 100th, maybe.  WOW!
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Re: My first horn
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2014, 09:19:37 PM »
Dang, that is a right fine horn you have made! Congrats on a job well done.
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Offline WadePatton

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2014, 03:21:12 AM »
You are obviously a good student, and probably already knew your way around the workbench.  8)

Thanks for sharing. 

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Re: My first horn
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2014, 04:54:07 AM »
Wow.  That's your FIRST horn?  Very nice indeed!

Oh, and thank you and others who have done so nicely for their first horn and for ensuring I will never show pictures of my first horn I made over 40 years ago.  Grin.

Gus
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