My First Rum Horn

[JohnL]

Thank you all! Much appreciated!

 

[Miles42]

Whats not to like? Very nice.

 

[Ponderosaman]

Wow, love it! I think though that wax is somewhat soluble in alcohol. A friend of mine took a wax coated “coke” into work, which was mostly JD and halfway through the shift, the whole thing disintegrated spilling alcohol all over the desk. Know it’s not period, but made to fit mylar stuffed in and blown up would work great. Maybe pine sap?

Scratch that, seems pine sap is more soluble in alcohol than beeswax.

 

[JohnL]

I’ve read of them sealing with beeswax or Brewer’s pitch historically. I’ve been wanting to try Brewer’s pitch.

QUOTE="Ponderosaman, post: 1910723, member: 49853"]
Wow, love it! I think though that wax is somewhat soluble in alcohol. A friend of mine took a wax coated “coke” into work, which was mostly JD and halfway through the shift, the whole thing disintegrated spilling alcohol all over the desk. Know it’s not period, but made to fit mylar stuffed in and blown up would work great. Maybe pine sap?

Scratch that, seems pine sap is more soluble in alcohol than beeswax.
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[toot]

Great horn, really nice scrimwork, especially the deer. My only concern is I think there might be a problem when you pour the rum out, i.e., without a spout of any type it could run down the sides of the horn and be messy. If you could somehow rig a spout of some kind, just to give the rum direction when poured I think the utility would be more in line with the quality of the rest of the horn's aesthetics.

the originals' in museums did not come with a spout. remember that they were real men drinking out of them.

 

[toot]

Wow, love it! I think though that wax is somewhat soluble in alcohol. A friend of mine took a wax coated “coke” into work, which was mostly JD and halfway through the shift, the whole thing disintegrated spilling alcohol all over the desk. Know it’s not period, but made to fit mylar stuffed in and blown up would work great. Maybe pine sap?

Scratch that, seems pine sap is more soluble in alcohol than beeswax.

they used BREWERS PITCH, to seal them. still do today.

 

[Ponderosaman]

they used BREWERS PITCH, to seal them. still do today.

Interesting stuff and you can buy it on the interwebs.

 

[windini]

I’ve read of them sealing with beeswax or Brewer’s pitch historically. I’ve been wanting to try Brewer’s pitch.

QUOTE="Ponderosaman, post: 1910723, member: 49853"]
Wow, love it! I think though that wax is somewhat soluble in alcohol. A friend of mine took a wax coated “coke” into work, which was mostly JD and halfway through the shift, the whole thing disintegrated spilling alcohol all over the desk. Know it’s not period, but made to fit mylar stuffed in and blown up would work great. Maybe pine sap?

Scratch that, seems pine sap is more soluble in alcohol than beeswax.

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I read about brewer's pitch as well - seems there's a charcoal-ated one that imparts less flavor to the contents. That might be of particular concern for rum, since alcohol is great for taking flavors out of herbs, spices, vanilla beans, etc...

 

[Jaegermeister]

Flasks work well. So I’ve heard from a friend’s cousin’s neighbor.

 

[Treestalker]

Flasks work well. So I’ve heard from a friend’s cousin’s neighbor.

My sister's cat's grandmother used to carry one...

 

[Jaegermeister]

That’s the spirit! (Get it?)

 

[nhmoose]

Nice horn for a nip!

 

[Mujiir]

One question... Why is the rum always gone?

Very nice work sir.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

I was hoping that I could get some feedback on my latest project. I tried to make it as if a farmer or hunter hand crafted it while sitting around the fire. The end plugs are carved pine with a sea turtle on one end and a box turtle on the other end. The plug is carved poplar, and is a box turtle as well. The entire horn was sealed inside with beeswax and the end caps were sealed with beeswax and five small brass tacks per end. The strap staples were formed from heavy wire. The scrimshaw reads “A Mule’s Ear of Rum,” which I am told is roughly four ounces. The deer on the opposite side is my interpretation of an 1800s calligraphy art piece. Any suggestions are welcome. I’m learning. My apologies for the cell phone camera distortion. Thank you.

I'm gonna have to say, that the horn needs some Independent Field Testing, to give it a proper evaluation. Better send it to me, and I will put it through its paces for a year or so. You know, different rums, different strengths, different ambient outdoor temperatures. BEST to play it safe, eh? I'm kinda busy, BUT I think I can find the time to give that a good test.


LD

 

[JohnL]

I'm gonna have to say, that the horn needs some Independent Field Testing, to give it a proper evaluation. Better send it to me, and I will put it through its paces for a year or so. You know, different rums, different strengths, different ambient outdoor temperatures. BEST to play it safe, eh? I'm kinda busy, BUT I think I can find the time to give that a good test.


LD

I’ll have to keep you in mind the next time I build one! Free Test and Evaluation?

 

[Loyalist Dave]

I’ll have to keep you in mind the next time I build one! Free Test and Evaluation?

Absolutely, detailed and unbiased!

LD

 

[Whitworth]

Love the new things you learn here, never heard of brewer's pitch or it's use until now. Nice horn BTW.

 

[JohnL]

Absolutely, detailed and unbiased!

LD

Now we are talking!