Asking your advice for powder horn straps.

[Woods Dweller]

What sort of strap do you use for your powder horn? Cow hide? Cloth? Buck skin? Do you use a buckles or button to adjust strap?

How do you attach your strap to the horn?

What would have been PC for a Frontiersmen in 1780's

Photo would be nice.

 

[MSW]

my horns are attached to my bags ... i have one (more or less) for each of my guns; this way, everything is all set and ready to go.

that's the theory, anyway. It works OK for me, but that's just what works for me and it might or might not work for someone else. I tried leather and cloth straps both, and I prefer to have the horns attached to the bag.

i would urge you to try several systems and pick out the one which best fits your needs: don't feel compelled to do something just because "they" tell you that's the best way to do it.

one guy's free opinion, and no doubt worth every penny!

 

[hoochiepapa]

I use woven straps from www.fiberwoodart.com

 

[Rifleman1776]

For me, it has been a constant problem. Mostly because I am.....uh....kinda frugal. I have never spent the big bucks to buy a really nice set of woven straps. Those would be the best solution. I have braided straps from other materials with poor results. One advice, do not try to use artificial sinew in any way to fasten your horns. if you do, one day you will come out of the woods after a hunt to find your horn, or horns, missing. Fake sinew just does not hold knots.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

I would go with a veg tan leather strap or a length of cord or rope to be pc with no buckles. I would avoid the card or inkle woven strapping.
Try William Booth Draper or Burnley and Trowbridge for textile material options.

 

[Woods Dweller]

Thanks Mike that is some nice looking straps & horns. I like the braided straps,

 

[Woods Dweller]

Riflemen 1767 here are two sights that look easy to make.
Straps http://stores.sheasmtn.com/Detail.bok?no=65

Weaving strap http://www.primitive.org/weaving.htm

 

[Woods Dweller]

Thanks Capt.Jas
I found William Booth Draper and Burnley and Trowbridge the look like good sites, thanks. Would buckles not have been used?
I am looking to make my own strap and wanted to see what others here were using and there advice.

I like these, and they look simple to make.

 

[ladysmithtrading]

http://www.theweavingwelshman.com/, might as well have the best if you want woven

 

[crockett]

I check out the Goodwill stores for all leather belts. These can be cut in two (lengthwise) to make straps. Scrape off the old finish and re-dye. Cost $.50.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Thanks Capt.Jas
I found William Booth Draper and Burnley and Trowbridge the look like good sites, thanks. Would buckles not have been used?
I am looking to make my own strap and wanted to see what others here were using and there advice.

I like these, and they look simple to make.

For your time period you could use a buckle of the period and area you are wishing to emulate. I suggested no buckle as a strap for a horn could have most likely been a home made affair. Dug buckles are a great start for correct shapes, etc. I would avoid any of the rough forged iron buckles. Most of those in the period were imported and die forged, not hammered out with rough marks left in like what is popular today.
Leather or cord is always a safe bet but if you are serious, avoid the multicolor woven stuff. It looks great for modern art but unless you are using something like a period gartering(see textiles in America by Montgomery) you will most likely be way off.
Show us what you come up with.

 

[Macon Due]

Dweller
Here is a picture of a little day horn I use. I braided the strap from hemp cord [3 strands] and then rubbed it with my bees wax/tallow mix. I also scratched a copy of a picture my Dad drew for me in 1956 or so onto the horn.
Macon

 

[Woods Dweller]

I like the braided strap from hemp :thumbsup:
Thanks Macon


I defininely will Show you what I come up with Capt.

 

[woodse guy]

I have two of his straps. Right now they are getting leather ends put on them by Beaverman. Maybe I can get him to post a picture on here before he sends them out so we can get a look at them.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Dweller
Here is a picture of a little day horn I use. I braided the strap from hemp cord [3 strands] and then rubbed it with my bees wax/tallow mix. I also scratched a copy of a picture my Dad drew for me in 1956 or so onto the horn.
Macon

:thumbsup:
Nice strap!!!

 

[Macon Due]

Thank you Sir.
Macon

 

[omarick1948]

Macon Due, ...Good choice! ... Yours and leather straps are about as correct as you can get!

Rick :thumbsup:

 

[Woods Dweller]

Macon Due I have a few question. If you don't mind.

Where did you get the hemp cord at? And what size is the cord?

How did you go about braiding the cord?

What is the recipe for mixing the bees wax & tallow?

Thank you

 

[Woods Dweller]

What do you guys say of this style of strap? Is it PC for late 1700”s? http://stores.sheasmtn.com/Detail.bok?no=65

Thank all of you for your help :hatsoff:

 

[fyrfyter43]

Another nod for the Weaving Welshman.