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  1. Compressorguy

    The “Claws are out” Powder Horn

    Today though was beautiful here in NC and while painting the front porch rocking chairs, I snuck in some time on this horn. I made and installed a plug from a nice piece of figured walnut and stained the leather wrap. Also spent ALOT of time figuring out and cutting the spout tip and installing...
  2. Compressorguy

    The “Claws are out” Powder Horn

    Agreed, got way ahead of myself!
  3. Compressorguy

    The “Claws are out” Powder Horn

    What, you don’t have curved drill bits? 😂 Actually the recess goes in pretty deep on this one, shouldn’t be too bad.
  4. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    LOL Me too! but not yet. I put it aside to decide on how to do the plug, beak/spout and strap. Plus I just needed a break from it.
  5. Compressorguy

    The “Claws are out” Powder Horn

    Playing around with this small Buffaloe horn and thought the shape would make a nice “claw” or “Talon” themed horn. Used some wetted 8-9oz leather for the wrap. Thought about dying it but may just leave natural and/or just oil. Still have to install a base plug and drill/make the spout. Should...
  6. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    A very rainy, soggy day here in N.C. so made a little more progress today in the garage. Opened up the plug hole some more and beveled the edges. Once the plug is in and pinned, I’ll round over the edges giving the “belly” its final shape. I also gave definition to the wing tips, which I may...
  7. Compressorguy

    Flintlock pistol

    Thank you, .50 cal, more accurate than me.
  8. Compressorguy

    Flintlock pistol

    Not American made but there are also Pedersoli kits that come preassembled with most of the work done you may consider and customize to your liking. https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/search?FullText=Pistol+kit
  9. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    All good points for consideration. Definitely considering doing the beak/spout like I did this one.
  10. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    I like that thought. Also have been thinking about the “other” end and maybe one of these strategically threaded into its “hind quarters” if you catch my drift. This would solve several problems not to mention pretty comical! Lol
  11. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    Well, I guess if the powder horn thing doesn’t work out it could be?😂
  12. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    Got a little more work done. Well, looks like a little but felt like ALOT. Scraped smooth most of the course rasp marks and started relief carving the wings. Still thinking on how to plug the base and the spout.
  13. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    I’ve been called worse! 😂 Scott
  14. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    A “Bird in the Hand”
  15. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    Rasp makes quick work!
  16. Compressorguy

    A “Bird in The Hand” Powder Horn

    The welcome sound of birds in the morning air again, the harbinger of spring has motivated me to make a bird themed powder horn. I found some buffalo horn for $11 at the pet store for this project. Still trying to work out some challenges but here it is in its beginnings. It will be a small...
  17. Compressorguy

    Staining walnut

    Yes, it will bleed some if just oiled. Then eventually stop. I top it with Renaissance wax, which helps. I find it does it much less if coated with Tru-oil. Either way it eventually stops. First coats thinned with alcohol will help it sink in deeper.
  18. Compressorguy

    SOLD Camp or Patch Old File Knife Reduced

    Hi Tom, it’s yours. Sending pm.
  19. Compressorguy

    My Fav."flinters"

    Both very nice! Nice photos. What caliber is the Kentucky? That Mortimor is beautiful! 😍
  20. Compressorguy

    CLOSED Small Hobby Vise #2 Reduced

    This help?
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