powder horn dsipenser hardware

[tom deinek]

I have a piece of blood wood I want to turn on a lathe to make a 'powder horn'. I can't find any hardware to make a dispenser for it at TOW / Dixie.

Anybody got suggestions where I can find some end hardware?

 

[ohio ramrod]

By "end hardware" I assume you are talking about a spout /valve. Dixie does have some valves. If you have a lathe you can make a "plug" easier than the "horn". If you are talking about hardware to fasten a stap on with. Many just use a simple staple like they use on fences or to hold up electrical wires.As to a "dispenser" are you refering to a powder measure? :idunno: :idunno:

 

[necchi]

Here's the stuff at TOW, 3 pages worth, http://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/81/1

I use this set up on several different horns.
there is a "glue in" threaded peice that fit's in the horn/wood; http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/81/1/HVP

 

[tom deinek]

Thanks. Sure am glad Al Gore invented the internet.

If it comes out well, I'll post a picture.

I guess a wooden horn wouldn't be traditional, but it's construction will give me a project for those long winter nights that will be here before you know it.

 

[Jim Blair]

I guess a wooden horn wouldn't be traditional, but it's construction will give me a project for those long winter nights that will be here before you know it.

Here's an orginal-
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/wood-powder-horn-fort-ticonderoga-n-y

Or you could go with this type shape-
http://images.oneofakindantiques.com/2533_antique_powder_horn_1.jpg

 

[Rifleman1776]

I guess a wooden horn wouldn't be traditional, but it's construction will give me a project for those long winter nights that will be here before you know it.

"traditional" is an arguable point.
Make something yerself and it becomes part of yer tradition.
I'm a turner and make many of my own accutrements.
I understand how you will shape the outside but am wondering how you will taper the inside. I guess hollowing tools would do it. We need to see your results.
BTW, it might not be a "horn" but more of a flask. That's OK but don't load directly from it. As for dispensing hardware, a whittled plug of wood stuck in the spout is all you need.