My Powder Horn

[ryzman]

This took me about 4 weeks or so of work. Not my favorite craft I must admit but I needed one so here it is... I bought the horns off ebay sight unseen and i regret it... if you have a chance to view the horn before buying its the best way. I did not notice the growth coloring from the pics provided but I dont know they sort of look ok. It would have been nice to have the option of scimming this piece but maybe the next one.
I followed this guys directions pretty much all the way... http://www.mman.us/powderhornmaking.htm
including the inner and outer butte plug which really helps with the final look and strength of the horn...
ok i lied... i enjoyed making this horn...

 

[roger fisher]

That is a beautiful horn. I am wanting to make one and if it turns out half that nice I'll be very proud !

 

[necchi]

Nice, Very nice indeed.

 

[wattlebuster]

You done a good job :thumbsup:

 

[hawkthrower]

Very ,very nicely done. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
The blood spots in the horn match your bag perfectly and I always like a simple horn that shows alot of color. Looks like a well spent 4 weeks to me.

Ron

 

[roundball]

Nice looking work...I've never gotten to the point of hunting with a bag & horn on straps around my neck, just carrying a few things in shirt/coat pockets...but if I did, I'd want something like the bag & horn in your photo.
Clean, honest lines, pretty elegant looking...and while things like scrimshaw are also a reflection of talent & craftsmanship, its not the kind of thing that happens to appeal to me for a hunting environment. Nice looking gear you've built there...
:thumbsup:

 

[fatboy]

Very nice you did a good job on it keep up the good work

 

[jeffdrown]

...great job ..Horner !

 

[ryzman]

thanks guys,
I sort of wanted to make my gear for long outings (Jeremiah Johnson scenario), not weekend hunting trips. I tried to imagine myself 230 years ago, and the stuff i would need to have to survive (planning a flintlock to replace my cap gun)... The horn is rather large and can hold quite a bit of powder. The bag is also over sized but I wanted the option to carry more than just the stuff to make my rifle run. It also helps that i am a clydesdale so i can carry lots of gear.
I appreciate your kind words as they really motivate me to keep making things and show them off. Im gonna try my hand at blacksmithing next but i have no tools or knowledge what so ever...

 

[rabjr]

Nice job! :thumbsup:

 

[RC]

:thumbsup: ya dun good! I like the colors..time well spent! .................Cool! :hatsoff:

 

[omarick1948]

Turned out nice...like your engrailing!

Rick

 

[gus13]

Looks Great! :thumbsup: what'd you use to affix the plug to the horn? I can't see any pins in the pics?
And those bloodspots really speak to me as welll, gives it some really nice character!

 

[akapennypincher]

Very nice job.

 

[ladysmithtrading]

Turned out very nice!,better than my first horn!

 

[ryzman]

I used carpenters wood glue... so far it seems super strong and water proof... might be better methods out there but i had a bottle of it laying around...

 

[hoochiepapa]

Nice work, ryzman!! Kinda fun, HUH?

 

[ryzman]

Hey mike,
if im honest, these projects are just a way to tide me over until i can afford to start my Edward Marshall or Early Virginia build...
im fascinated with making my own knife and hatchet though and will be trying to find someone in my area with a forge and anvil. Similar to the horn, and bag, a pretty decent looking tomahawk and knife can be had for little money, but if i want to make them myself, it will cost much more...
ive been looking into railroad spike knives but am turned off a bit by the lack of carbon in the steel. i think its like 30% or something with the spikes marked HC. but thats another thread...