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Offline frenchman

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Sheep horns
« on: August 04, 2020, 06:33:55 PM »
I have a nice set of Marino sheep horns, any horn makers have done anything with that type of horn
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2020, 08:12:22 PM »
They make awesome overlays and limb tips on recurves and longbows.
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Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2020, 09:55:19 PM »
I think it would make an awesome powder horn, if the hollow part extends up into or through the curl.

If you don't want the other one, I'd be happy to take it off your hands, for a price even.  If nothing else, it would make a fine Shofar!
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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2020, 12:38:51 AM »
 How far does the hollow go? I was thinking Shofar myself.

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Offline smokinbuck

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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2020, 01:26:59 AM »
I've listened to a shot at for 76 years but have never handled one. Good question if it's hollow or hollowed? Hollowing would be a good trick with the extreme twist.
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2020, 09:47:25 PM »
Bet there are some handgun grips makers that would pay well for that as material.
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Offline Robby

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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2020, 04:18:47 PM »
A shofar nicely done would bring a healthy return.
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Offline Notchy Bob

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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2020, 08:08:22 PM »
Here is a "powder flask" from the National Museums of Scotland:



It is described as "Powder flask of ram's horn, silver mounted with inscription relating to the 1715 Jacobite Rising, 18th century."

If you want to see the webpage with more complete information, here is a link:  Ram's Horn Powder Flask

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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2020, 01:50:49 AM »
Never thought of checking how far the hallow goes, will let you know both inner parts came out easy
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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2020, 11:02:20 PM »
Sheep horn is one of my favorite knife handle materials. Just finished this sheep horn Nessmuk knife...tippit

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Offline frenchman

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Re: Sheep horns
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2020, 02:37:48 AM »
Finally, sorry for the delay, the farthest i could go was 13 inches with a small wire , i couldn’t go deeper because the wire started bending so i figure a few more inches.
Mmm maybe a winter project and with the covid roaming around why not
Later
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