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Offline Jennison

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Powder Horn Cord Fiber ID?
« on: October 26, 2022, 05:53:45 PM »
Hi, I'm hoping someone might be able to identify the type of fiber used in this powder horn cord.  Hemp? Cotton? Linen?  I like it and want to use it on my Tim Crosby New England horn.

Thanks, Jennison


Offline T.C.Albert

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Re: Powder Horn Cord Fiber ID?
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2022, 11:29:30 AM »
Twisted sisal? (not to be confused with Twisted Sister)
Seriously though, it "looks" like thin twisted sisal cord to me.
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Powder Horn Cord Fiber ID?
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2022, 04:00:42 PM »
I’m thinking linen.
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Re: Powder Horn Cord Fiber ID?
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2022, 04:40:32 PM »
What ever it is it looks good ;)
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Re: Powder Horn Cord Fiber ID?
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2022, 04:51:52 PM »
 I would think a thin strap/cord like that would would be uncomfortable to wear and cause the horn to slip around more than a flat strap.
 
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Offline Jennison

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Re: Powder Horn Cord Fiber ID?
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2022, 05:50:44 PM »
I'm aware that the thin cord might slip around more, but I'm not a hunter don't intend to run around with my gun and horn.  I see period paintings with what look like such strings (as opposed to straps) tethered to powder horns and thought I might try it out.

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Re: Powder Horn Cord Fiber ID?
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2022, 08:00:45 PM »
The way it is retted out below the horn, the fibre looks like linen to me.  Too, the colour says linen.
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