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Eseabee1

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Simple container
« on: March 13, 2021, 02:24:40 AM »
I have to thank the famous John Proud for this idea, and pushing me to think outside of the box when it comes to horn work. This is a little container made of all horn. The top and bottom is chimed in with a horn top. It could be used for snuff percussion caps or whatever you want to fit in it. The diameter is 2” and the height in just a hair over 1”. Wi be doing some engraving on it I think.





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Offline Tilefish

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Re: Simple container
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2021, 02:47:20 AM »
That would be great for pre lubed patches. Beautiful work.
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Re: Simple container
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2021, 03:52:56 PM »
 Very nice work Ed, you've always done some amazing work using "Chiming". Fast work too.

    Tim
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Re: Simple container
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2021, 04:54:56 PM »
Thanks Tim it was fun to make. I want to go for my journeyman and this piece I think maybe one I submit.
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Offline Mark Elliott

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Re: Simple container
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2021, 05:21:52 PM »
Very nice!   I would sure like to learn to do chimed bottoms and tops.   Does anybody know of a tutorial?
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Re: Simple container
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2021, 06:04:12 PM »
Quote from: Mark Elliott on March 13, 2021, 05:21:52 PM
Very nice!   I would sure like to learn to do chimed bottoms and tops.   Does anybody know of a tutorial?

I had one on here years ago when I first learned how to do it.  I have been thinking of making a video on it if there is enough interest in something like that
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Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: Simple container
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2021, 06:30:17 PM »
Ed, great job and will be a perfect container for percussion caps. especially with the rotating top to close. 
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Simple container
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2021, 08:12:12 PM »
That is a very cool little container.  Nicely shaped and assembled.   God Bless,   Marc
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Offline John Proud

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Re: Simple container
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2021, 09:37:12 PM »
Ed,

My idea was to make it our of horn-which you "knocked out of the park"! I believe I saw photos of one made out of wood on this site. Later dimensions were posted. Great site for seeing work and getting ideas for future projects.

Best wishes for getting your Journeyman rate in the HCH. You are well on your way.

John
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Re: Simple container
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2021, 03:03:11 PM »
That's a very nice little object. Not sure I know what "chimed" means.
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Eseabee1

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Re: Simple container
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2021, 11:46:43 PM »
Quote from: Nordnecker on March 16, 2021, 03:03:11 PM
That's a very nice little object. Not sure I know what "chimed" means.
Chimed in simple terms a groove cut into the horn and the you make a piece to fit into the base and the grooves you made it makes air tight without the need for glue.
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Offline flatsguide

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Re: Simple container
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2021, 05:59:23 AM »
I did not know what chimed was either. Does the horn stretch a bit and the turned part snap into place?
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Re: Simple container
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2021, 06:38:28 AM »
I'm of the same opinion as Flatsguide. How about a brief tutorial? I'm not sure if pics are necessary, but I'd sure like to know more.

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Eseabee1

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Re: Simple container
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2021, 07:12:58 AM »
Quote from: flatsguide on March 23, 2021, 05:59:23 AM
I did not know what chimed was either. Does the horn stretch a bit and the turned part snap into place?
Richard
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Yes and no I heat the horn up in this case the outside or the body of the container. Then I pop in the bottom piece then cool it rapidly. If all goes well the piece will fit in nice and tight and be water tight. If I get some time I will write up a tutorial on the process.
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