Horn Makers

[oldfox]

Could some of the makers of powder horns expand on how they build, scrimshaw, tools used, etc.  I find this very interesting, as I think many new members would.

[skillman]

Let me be the first of probably many to recommend you get Scott Sibley's book on recreating the powder horn. I don't have the correct title in front of me but it will pretty well get you on the correct path. You might also check out the site The Horners Bench. Good info there as well.

Steve

[oldfox]

Thanks Steve..

[The Original Griz]

here is a couple place that should help, found in the "tutorial section of this site;
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=14412.0
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=11080.0
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=6915.0
if I can be of assistance feel free to send me a pm and I can try to help out, but I sure aint no expert by any means. I just monkey around and make $#@*.
I am sure that some of the more advanced maker will post some better info soon. comon guys, post

[oldfox]

Thanks for the links Griz..  Just doing a little research on them...a future project 

[Beaverman]

here is a couple place that should help, found in the "tutorial section of this site;
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=14412.0
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=11080.0
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=6915.0
if I can be of assistance feel free to send me a pm and I can try to help out, but I sure aint no expert by any means. I just monkey around and make $#@*.
I am sure that some of the more advanced maker will post some better info soon. comon guys, post

Jerry, click on the link under Griz's post and check out the $#@* he makes! pretty nice stuff from Mr. Gibbons!

[oldfox]

Jerry, click on the link under Griz's post and check out the $#@* he makes! pretty nice stuff from Mr. Gibbons!

No $#@* there!  Pretty impressive Mr Griz!! 

[The Original Griz]

pretty nice stuff from Mr. Gibbons!

Now that's funny and I don't care who you are:)
Hey, them guys can't live forever and I can ALMOST sing as good as them.....
Jerry, thanks for the nice comments about that $#@*.
Hey, where's all the horners on here to help this man out. We need some experienced horners to add some more help for this man.

[wpalongrifle]

I'm not a horner? But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last nite!!!!
Even better than that would be to visit the HCH conference in Carsile Pa. This weekend
Held at the Army Heritage Center.
More info at. www.hornguild.org

[Carl Dumke]

Would be glad to help!  Just say the word and PM me if you need an assist.  Will be demo-ing horn engraving at the HCH meeting this weekend.

Cheers

[oldfox]

Thanks for all the invitation and help guys.  Being in Maine the show is a bit out of my area, but would surely attend if it were closer..

[skillman]

I think the best way is to jump right in and get your feet wet. Horners are a very helpful bunch. If you have questions, there will be many willing to help.

Steve

[Mark Elliott]

I believe Scott has two books; one on how to make a French & Indian War type horn and one on how to make screw tip and banded horns.    I learned how to make screw-tip horns from a tutorial Tim Crosby posted on ALR.   It was from a class he took from Art Decamp at Conner Prairie.  Art also has a book on screw-tip horns.    Screw-tip, banded horns are most of what I make these days as they are the most complicated.    Also,  mostly lathe work and l like lathe work. 

[Tim Crosby]

I believe Scott has two books; one on how to make a French & Indian War type horn and one on how to make screw tip and banded horns.    I learned how to make screw-tip horns from a tutorial Tim Crosby posted on ALR.   It was from a class he took from Art Decamp at Conner Prairie.  Art also has a book on screw-tip horns.    Screw-tip, banded horns are most of what I make these days as they are the most complicated.    Also,  mostly lathe work and l like lathe work.  

  I didn't take Art's class. I learned from an article Don Wright did inThe Book Of Buckskinnning II along with things I picked up along the line, plus a lot of trial and error. If you are interested in making horns it and Scotts two books will give you all you need.

  Tim C.