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Offline Mark Elliott

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Another Southern Banded Horn
« on: July 01, 2019, 12:37:11 AM »
Here is another Southern Banded horn I just finished.   This is a large one similar to some early Virginia horns in Jay Hopkins book.  I think it would go well with my early VA bag.   This is technically a right hand horn, but I think it would fit better on the left.   It is about 17" around the outside curve from button to stopper.   It is about 13 1/4" straight tip to tip.  The walnut base plug is about 2 5/8" in diameter and drilled out about 3/4 of its length.    The tip is made up of horn and antler.   I was using up some scraps.   I still had a bit of trouble getting the base band tight up against the base plug.  I thought I had it tight when I did it, but the photos show otherwise.    I am starting to think I might need new glasses.







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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2019, 03:27:50 AM »
I think you are seeing things.  The band looks tight up against the base to me.  Certainly nothing I would complain about.

Overall, I like the whole project.  Nice architecture.  Well turned tip, and it is on straight.  The bands look nice with fine detailed turnings.  Sharp looking base plug.  Warm looking finish and antiquing (AF?).  Oh yes, the cool tulip bud stopper. 

What's not to like? 

I think we are our own worse critic.

That one should sell quickly.  Nice work.

God Bless,   Marc
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Offline JamesT

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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2019, 04:13:25 AM »
Nice job! That is a fancy looking horn.
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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2019, 04:20:27 AM »
Quote from: Marcruger on July 01, 2019, 03:27:50 AM
I think you are seeing things.  The band looks tight up against the base to me.  Certainly nothing I would complain about.

I appreciate the positive feedback.   You need to keep in mind that I can only post low resolution photos here.   They hide a lot.   The ones I take and am looking at at home show every defect including random tool marks I could never see with with my naked eyes.   
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Offline Mike Lyons

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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2019, 06:25:54 AM »
I really like that horn especially the thin profile that it has.  I’ve already flubbed up several horns trying to make a banded one.  Yours look top notch to me.
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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2019, 02:34:44 PM »
 Looks Good, nice work Mark. Tool marks are the mark of a hand made item. The band looks like it fits right to me.

   Tim
« Last Edit: July 01, 2019, 05:14:23 PM by Tim Crosby »
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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2019, 05:09:57 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D... Might just be your best one yet,.... !!! .... curve, size, end-cap, tip = perfect,... best part is the color,... !!! ... Congrats,...  regards, CCF...
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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2019, 05:39:02 PM »
I like it a lot. You seem to excel at whatever you build or make.
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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2019, 08:04:15 PM »
 Now that’s a pretty horn  :-*
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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2019, 04:37:26 AM »
Gorgeous. I’d still have a banded horn like that even if I had to sell off every gun I own....
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Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2019, 03:49:38 PM »
What's not to like?  Nice job Mark. 
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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2019, 01:07:06 AM »
That does not look like a scrap bin horn for sure! I really like it.
Your turning is much better than mine.

Rick
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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2019, 05:26:05 AM »
Quote from: Rick Sheets on August 03, 2019, 01:07:06 AM
That does not look like a scrap bin horn for sure! I really like it.
Your turning is much better than mine.

Rick
Rick, I've seen your turnings and horns and I'd be proud to include them in my collection.   And a belated congrats to you young man.


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Re: Another Southern Banded Horn
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2019, 05:47:43 AM »
Those base bands are hard to get just right. Nice looking horn overall, just keep making them.
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