Author Topic: Early Style Philly Horn  (Read 3107 times)

Offline Tim Crosby

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Early Style Philly Horn
« on: May 07, 2016, 04:03:22 PM »
 It is about 13" around the outside curve, 11" across, tip to Butt. The Walnut Butt is about
2 1/2", hollowed out about 3/4s through, it is held in place by 3 pins that also hold the band. A twisted loop of wire goes through and is bent over on the inside, the staple at the neck is also bent over to hold it and the collar in place. The tip and collar are horn the tip and horn are threaded 5/8-11 NC.
 The color is AF with Brown dye. The horn was scraped and after color there were some strange splotches on it, I thought they were oil spots. So I scrapped everything of and colored it again only to have the spots return. Just goes to show that not only each horn takes color differently but each horn may have unique areas on it.

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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: Early Style Philly Horn
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2016, 08:26:33 PM »
That's a great looking horn, Tim!  I need to spend more time in this forum, you guys do really nice work!


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Re: Early Style Philly Horn
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2016, 08:42:57 PM »
Well done Tim. Now that I finally have Art's book, I need to do more screw tip horns to get all the little quirks down. I can look at the pictures all I want but hands on really cements things in my feeble old mind.

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Re: Early Style Philly Horn
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2016, 09:12:41 PM »
Tim,
That horn and all its components work well together.  I like it very much.
David

Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: Early Style Philly Horn
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2016, 04:55:39 PM »
Very nicely done Tim and perfect size!
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Re: Early Style Philly Horn
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2016, 08:57:58 PM »
I certainly wouldn't be concerned with splotches. The horn has great color and character to go with your fine turning work.

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Re: Early Style Philly Horn
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2016, 10:12:41 PM »
Tim, This is one of my favorites of your work and I have seen lots that I have liked. The craftsmanship and the warmth combine for a super piece.