Vet's horn

[Robby]

This is a horn I recently finished. Requested by the father of a young man severely wounded in SE asia. I tried to incorperate some of his awards, decorations, and service, all the while trying to keep it old timey looking.

I swirled some identifying things like the name and an inscription on the compass cap, Just thought it might be prudent.

 

[StevePrice2]

Really good looking horn! :hatsoff: I'd say you accomplished your honorable goal.

Steve

Son of a much decorated Vet who flew rotary wing in SE asia, also of 82nd Airborne.

 

[AZ Muzzle]

WOW! You did an awesome job! Thanks for sharing. :bow:

 

[zampilot]

Very very nice and for the worthy cause.

 

[Robby]

I meant south west asia, Iraq.
Robby

 

[Nifeman]

That is probably the nicest horn I've seen to date. Very tastefully done and a lot of work I'm sure :applause: :applause: ...Bud

 

[hawk]

outstanding work :bow: :bow: :bow: :thumbsup:

 

[Rick Callison]

Robby- Outstanding in every respect!

 

[Celt5494]

What an honor.... Fantastic work.

 

[Shane Carter]

Awesome work! :hatsoff:

 

[Chilidog]

SO nice... :hatsoff:

 

[Goldhunter]

(slow clap) Bravo! :bow: Very, Very nice horn. He's a lucky warrior to be receiving such a work of art. Good job on the OPSEC. :wink:

I think I see a purple heart and 'V' device? You did a great job! :bow:

 

[longshot47]

Outstanding work! :thumbsup:

 

[deanscamaro]

From a horn maker who is still learning (and apparently from your example, has a long ways to go), that is a great one to shoot for as I look for examples to try and learn from. It is beautiful! Do you do everything with knives and picks or some other tools? I would appreciate any general advice on technique.
:bow: :bow: :hatsoff:

 

[Bob Riegl]

:bow: My hats off to you for an outstanding horn. That should be an heirloom to be treasured for centuries. Outstanding craftsmanship, God bless your skills. This is a real tribute to a hero for his sacrifice and service. :hatsoff: "Doc"

 

[Robby]

deano, The picture below shows the tools I use, pretty much. Files of different sizes and shapes to rough in to shape, scrapers to smooth it down, and concrete nails ground to shapes like points for skrim, and a skew chisel type point, for the low relief carving. I grind them to shape, re-harden them and mount them in wooden dowels.

Thanks fellows, I really appreciate the good words. This young man and his father love flintlocks and hunting with same. His Dad said he was about a year in hospital recovering.

 

[ohio ramrod]

Good work for a good cause!

 

[Robert Scheffler]

I believe you have an eye for design and know how to bring it out on horn. That is an incredible job. Keep up the good work. the new owner should be proud to own it, as you should be proud of creating it.

 

[JamesG]

That a great looking horn. :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[deanscamaro]

That picture is a great help. I have debated and switched between different tools in an attempt to find ones that worked well. I think the key is the multiple "scribes" you have made with steel and dowels. I think that the resulting "Vet's Horn" is a token to your patience, skill and ability to produce beautiful designs.

Just looked closer at that "compass cap"....is that a compass imbedded in the end plug?
:bow: :v