Author Topic: Got bored (UPDATED and FINISHED) (Read 8763 times)

The Original Griz · « **on:** July 21, 2012, 06:58:02 PM »

I had a Saturday that I could get out in the shop and do some work, but this is one of those days that making another powder horn just didn't work for me, so I decided to burn out some containers since my stock is down on them anyway. Here is some of the $#@* I made wasting time this morning. (I fixed the photos for you. Dennis)

prairieofthedog · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2012, 07:35:27 PM »

Nice $#@*!!

skillman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:47:40 PM »

Looks good Tim. I love making little thingies out of scrap. No real HC or PC objects, just usefull items that many of the ladies go crazy over. I usually barter with many of these. That or put them up as auction or blanket prizes. Either way they seem to dissapear all too fast. I never seem to have any around when I need them.

Steve

Hornbuilder · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:30:31 PM »

Great looking " junk " Fella !!!!!!!

Gun Butcher · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:28:55 AM »

I haven't made any containers for a year or more and now see what ya done. I gotta figger out how to get enough shop time to make a few.
I always seem to like your "$#@*" for some reason or other?

Ron

lonehunter · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2012, 02:19:53 AM »

Very nice work Tim!

Kermit · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2012, 03:35:01 AM »

I have a great time turning horn scraps into little containers not much bigger than cap boxes--intended use, to hold charcloth in a fireworks kit. Really fine way to spend a rainy morning. And yes, folks seem to like 'em. I usually give them away. Those and flint wallets. Nice little projects.

mtgraver · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:54:23 AM »

Tim, Looking good, will you leave them in the white or doctor them up a little?
Mark

The Original Griz · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:40:42 PM »

Folks, Thank you all for the nice comments, I do appreciate it. I just like messing around with this stuff to see what I can come up with a little different than what I have done before....I have a neat idea for a horn, too many hours sitting in equipment with my mind running free.
Mark, I will engrave all of them except for the small dark one, they will get dyed with the exception of the one on the far right, I think some polychrome will look good on that one and left white, even though I do not like white horns.
Dennis, thanks for fixing my picture.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2012, 03:10:44 PM »

Really neat Tim, great design on the bases and caps, original. You have just solved my problem of what to do with all the cut offs I have. Let's see them when they are finished up.

The Original Griz · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2012, 05:24:45 PM »

I decided to go with a polychrome engraving on the bigger white container, here is what I put on it, just thought I would stick a picture up for you to see.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2012, 07:30:34 PM »

Super. Keep 'em com'n.

Tim C.

Shreckmeister · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2012, 08:23:48 PM »

Real nice Tim. I think I'll try to do one for Mrs. Working on my first engraved horn for my son's
18th BDay. I'll think about sharing it when I'm done if it's not too embarassing. Already disappointed
because I scrimmed it too deep. I like the light/fine appearance better. Live and learn. Will you be
at Mountain Craft Days?
Rob

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2012, 09:07:24 PM »

Tim, Tim, Tim..like the others have said your work is not $#@*!! These are great looking pieces. I would like to see them in person.

The Original Griz · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2012, 11:46:39 PM »

Rob, yep I will be at MCD, hope you stop inand say howdy. I would lie to see your horn your are engraving. Bring it along if ya can.
Melsdad, I wil have some of them at Laurel Hill in a couple weeks...

The Original Griz · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2012, 12:56:02 PM »

Some of you all asked for finished pictures, so here ya go. Not much to look at, but it helped keep my fingers busy for the last week or so.. The 2 on the ends are polychrome, but it just didn't turn out as clear as I wanted it to. Before and after, scroll down
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Tim Crosby · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2012, 02:01:10 PM »

What a transformation, they look great. Even better in person I’m sure. Very well done.

Tim C.

G. Elsenbeck · « **Reply #17 on:** August 10, 2012, 02:52:36 PM »

Excellent job Tim and look forward to seeing these down the road.
Gary

Hornbuilder · « **Reply #18 on:** August 10, 2012, 03:46:12 PM »

Awesome work Tim ! but you have got to stop calling your work $#@* !! Nuff said

Frank T. · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2012, 04:00:15 PM »

Tim,
You have achieved the whole package. Your work has all the charm and warmth as well as a high level of craftsmanship. These will not last long on your table. Will you be at the CLA show?

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #20 on:** August 10, 2012, 04:06:49 PM »

Lookin' great Tim, can you bring a few along Sunday for me to check out?

G. Elsenbeck · « **Reply #21 on:** August 10, 2012, 04:07:37 PM »

As if these aren't enough check out the CLA blog.

Gary

http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/

The Original Griz · « **Reply #22 on:** August 10, 2012, 05:37:58 PM »

Quote from: Frank T. on August 10, 2012, 04:00:15 PM

Tim, Will you be at the CLA show?

No I wont make it, I want to go so bad, but the $$$ just arent there.
Thanks very much for the nice comments everyone, I do appreciate it.
Brian, Yeah I could bring a couple along. I will be there around 9am.

Ahtuwisae · « **Reply #23 on:** August 10, 2012, 06:02:38 PM »

awesome looking boxes tim...Your scrim is top notch...and absolutely love the lancaster screwtip on the blog.

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Author Topic: Got bored (UPDATED and FINISHED) (Read 8763 times)

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