Lobed Powder Horn

[omarick1948]

Here is a lobed powder horn I recently finished. About 14 inches around the outside curve and slightly distressed to look old.

Questions and comments always welcome!

Thanks for looking,
Rick

 

[Brokennock]

That's really nice work, per usual. I'm really impressed when artists can capture people in scrimshaw or tattoo mediums. Seems more often than not people just don't look right when done in scrimshaw or tattoos, by you nailed it here. Very well done.

 

[wpjson]

OK, now you have my attention. Never paid much attention to my horns,other than the rose one I showed you on another post, never had one with more than just a cork. Always thought they were cool the way they were carved. But the art work I see is mind blowing. Real talent. Now a question about the lobe on the horn. Is that as secure to tie on to as the plug I have in the ends of mine? My new one has a lobe like that and I am kinda caution about it breaking while I am out chasing an elk. Should I leave it in camp when I am hunting?

When I started muzzle loading 4 years back, I had no idea that I would be seeing the art work in these guns and horns and knives and bags. I am amazed. Keep it up and pass it on.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Wild! There's a heirloom for some lucky family.

 

[omarick1948]

OK, now you have my attention. Never paid much attention to my horns,other than the rose one I showed you on another post, never had one with more than just a cork. Always thought they were cool the way they were carved. But the art work I see is mind blowing. Real talent. Now a question about the lobe on the horn. Is that as secure to tie on to as the plug I have in the ends of mine? My new one has a lobe like that and I am kinda caution about it breaking while I am out chasing an elk. Should I leave it in camp when I am hunting?

When I started muzzle loading 4 years back, I had no idea that I would be seeing the art work in these guns and horns and knives and bags. I am amazed. Keep it up and pass it on.

Thank you for your comments!
Lobed powder horns were some what common in different area's of the eastern third of the country, so I feel that they were fairly tough for everyday use. The problem in strength for lobe strap attachment is having the lobe of the horn with a thick enough walled body. Thin walled horns make fragile lobes and easier to break off, as well as the angle cut for the design of the lobe. I like to shape my lobe(s) at a sloped angle towards the end of the horn and use no 90% angle.

For rugged hunting use, I think that I would use and do use a smaller plainer traditional horn with a staple instead of a lobe. Why ruin a fancier powder horn after tripping over a log or scraping it while walking through brush etc.

That is just my opinion.

 

[FishDFly]

Here is a lobed powder horn I recently finished.

What is a lobed horn?

Thanks

R

 

[wpjson]

Actually I carry a flask when I am hunting. First time I went with a horn I sat down on a dead tree and ate my lunch when a branch caught the cord and unplugged the powder. I stood up and the powder poured out before I saw it. I was about 3 miles of tough walking to refill. But just around camp it could take some abuse. And I have to take it to camp to show it off.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

That is really very nice! I like the lobe. It is a bit different than most of the horns I have seen. What type of wood did you use for the end plug?

And the art work... stunning. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[omarick1948]

Here is a lobed powder horn I recently finished.

What is a lobed horn?

Thanks

R

Rich, A lobe is the part at the rear of this horn that is sticking out farther than the rest of the horn body. (Note last photo).

 

[omarick1948]

Here is a lobed powder horn I recently finished.

What is a lobed horn?

Thanks

R

Rich, A lobe is the part at the rear of this horn that is sticking out farther than the rest of the horn body. (Note last photo).

This particular plug is Maple.

 

[Old Creek]

Rick you always make me wish I had deeper pockets. your work is outstanding!!!

creek

 

[omarick1948]

Greek, Thank you for the compliment!

Rick

 

[Old Creek]

Greek, Thank you for the compliment!

Rick

Rick, I aint Greek, I'm Irish
but I sure am enjoying showing off my squirrel decorated flat horn you made for me!!! :thumbsup:

creek.

 

[MSW]

fantastic! The butt plug is really cool!

:thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[Bagman]

As always, you got the horn architecture well executed.... first! Then you complimented it with your own signature scribe work.

It's nice to see how you pull both - together. :wink:

 

[Docgp]

How many hours does it take to scrimshaw a horn like that? Truly a beautiful piece!!

Doc

 

[omarick1948]

Greek, Thank you for the compliment!

Rick

Rick, I aint Greek, I'm Irish
but I sure am enjoying showing off my squirrel decorated flat horn you made for me!!! :thumbsup:

creek.

OOOoooops! Sorry Creek, my keyboard keeps spelling words wrong...dang thing! :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

 

[omarick1948]

How many hours does it take to scrimshaw a horn like that? Truly a beautiful piece!!

Doc

Thank you Doc, I really don't keep track anymore, but a guess would be in the thirty or so hours area.

 

[Old Creek]

Greek, Thank you for the compliment!

Rick

Rick, I aint Greek, I'm Irish
but I sure am enjoying showing off my squirrel decorated flat horn you made for me!!! :thumbsup:

creek.

OOOoooops! Sorry Creek, my keyboard keeps spelling words wrong...dang thing! :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

no problem, mine does the same.

:thumbsup:

creek

 

[Artificer]

OK, now you have my attention. Never paid much attention to my horns,other than the rose one I showed you on another post, never had one with more than just a cork. Always thought they were cool the way they were carved. But the art work I see is mind blowing. Real talent. Now a question about the lobe on the horn. Is that as secure to tie on to as the plug I have in the ends of mine? My new one has a lobe like that and I am kinda caution about it breaking while I am out chasing an elk. Should I leave it in camp when I am hunting?

When I started muzzle loading 4 years back, I had no idea that I would be seeing the art work in these guns and horns and knives and bags. I am amazed. Keep it up and pass it on.

Thank you for your comments!
Lobed powder horns were some what common in different area's of the eastern third of the country, so I feel that they were fairly tough for everyday use. The problem in strength for lobe strap attachment is having the lobe of the horn with a thick enough walled body. Thin walled horns make fragile lobes and easier to break off, as well as the angle cut for the design of the lobe. I like to shape my lobe(s) at a sloped angle towards the end of the horn and use no 90% angle.

For rugged hunting use, I think that I would use and do use a smaller plainer traditional horn with a staple instead of a lobe. Why ruin a fancier powder horn after tripping over a log or scraping it while walking through brush etc.

That is just my opinion.

That is a FINE horn with truly outstanding Scrimshanding.

Also wanted to say I found this information enlightening and useful. Thank you! :hatsoff:

Gus