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Bison powderhorn, part 4, finished carving.
Randy Hedden:
Rolf,
It looks real good so far. Be sure and post pictures when you get it done.
Randy Hedden
www.harddogrifles.com
FL-Flintlock:
Looks great so far Rolf, can't wait to see it when it's done! :)
Rolf:
Thank you for your kind comments. I'll post pictures of the silver work as it progresses.
Elnathan, carving a spiral is easier than it looks. The trick is to lay out the pattern correctly.
1. Tape a ring of masking tape around the spout where you want the top and bottom of the spiral.
2. Split the rings and gently pry the tape lose. Divide the length of the tapes with the number of flutes you want.
3. Tape the top and bottom of the spout again and transfer the measurements to the new tape rings.
4. Stretch masking tape between the marks on the two rings. Make sure the tape follows a straight line, not a arc.
5. Follow the edge of the tape when cutting the flutes. First I used a knife edge needle file to cut a narrow 2mm (0.08") deep trench. I widened the trench with a triangle needle, followed with a round file. Then I rounded the flutes with sand paper.
Best regards
Rolfkt
Elnathan:
Thanks. I'll bear that in mind.
Brian:
Very nice indeed! It will be spectacular when you get the silver on it. Great idea!
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