Turned Boxes

[user 922]

The two boxes were turned from thick pieces of horn that allowed the bands and steps to be added. The one horn retained a white color and looks like china. The other became translucent and looks like old glass. The wood parts were turned from cherry.

 

Beautiful work! Very nice. :hatsoff:

 

[Rifleman1776]

I am always in admiration of your turned horns.
As a turner, I should try to emulate. Kinda shamed I haven't yet. :redface:
Mind telling your sanding and polishing procedure?
I know going cross grain on horn is tricky.

 

[user 922]

Go to the American Longrifles Forum:
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and click on the "tutorial" section. I don't think you need to be a member to do that. I posted a step by step series showing how to form and turn the horn segments. If you've rounded horns, particularly if you've used 350 degree lard, the process is pretty simple.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Thanks, I'll take a look. But, you do realize, I now run the risk of joining another forum. :shocked2:

 

[MSW]

great looking work!

thanks for the post ... i just got all motivated!!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Took a look. Good tut.
The "lard" comment threw me until I read the tutorial. Interesting. Does it have to be lard or would an oil like peanut work OK?

 

[user 922]

I discussed that with some experienced horners and they all said to use lard. I keep mine in the Fry Baby between heatings. It's about three years old and still works fine.

 

[omarick1948]

Everybody likes what works best for them! .. I use the cheapest no-name brand of cooking oil and it works fine and doesn't go rancid. I do clean my Fry Daddy and run the oil through a coffee filter every few months.

Rick