Search results

Thanks Spence once again. I am interested primarily in the Southeast so great. Great pics also. I really like the gourd with the wood stopper. Thanks again, Jim

Spence, GREAT info and documentation - exactly what I was looking for. Any details or specifics with this documentation as far as geographical area goes that you know of? -Jim

I sometimes grow gourds. From my experience if they are grown properly and well-tended, you can get VERY thick and hard-shelled results. I have 3 cups or noggins that I made years ago from this type and I can vouch for the fact that they are extremely hard and durable - very close if not the...

I've used wood and corncobs for stoppers (mostly gourd containers) but I was just curious - any documentation on the availability or use of cork in the 18th century?

Thanks for the great suggestions and info. I'll let you all know what I try and how it goes.

Wick, What type of drill bit would you suggest? And I would imagine that drilling at a lower speed would be best?

I have an Old Hickory knife that I'm reshaping, etc. I want to drill new and smaller holes for pins. Suggestions as to the best way to go about this.

Sorry, I meant salt PIG not salt frog.

Anyone have any pictures of gourds used as salt cellars or salt frogs? I know this was done I'd just like to see some pics.

Sir, you are right and I'm sorry. I simply missed that one. I was going for higher percentages. My apologies.

I seem to recall that there was a smoothbore being made by someone that was a copy of what was thought to be a trade gun found in digs in South Carolina maybe (1750s or 60s possibly. Any info appreciated - as to the name of the one from the digs and the one that someone was building.