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    Where do you folks buy your raw horns from

    I was getting them from Roland Cadell at Dixon's or other Honourable Company of Horners events. Some smelled a bit, but not too hard to manage. He also had imported clean horns.
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    Powder Horn Stoppers

    Find a buddy with a lathe. Most of them are pretty helpful. Woodturners
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    Horn tacks

    Those will go through good rubber boots soles and nail your boot to your foot. Did that about a year ago. That Hawthorn tree had a date with Mr Stihl and me shortly thereafter... CS
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    Which leather

    What people are telling you without saying so is that they do not recommend Tandy for this purpose. Nothing against them, but they do not offer anything to fit your stated purpose. CS
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    Horn tacks

    The correct answer depends upon the style of horn being made. For one example, Allen County horns would properly be secured by 3 small iron nails. [/url]Adams County Base by RabbyTat, on Flickr[/img] Many others are properly secured by thorns (I have a ready supply of Hawthorn and other...
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    Powder horn repair

    Decorative bands, inlays, carvings, etchings... There are a lot of options, but photos would help us make useful suggestions. CS In the absence of a photo, my default solution would be a decorative band similar to:
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    Any one tried metal spinning?

    Had a friend who made a base for a repro of a powder horn for a Baker rifle from a sheet of brass. I do not plan on attempting that. Will stick with wood and horn. CS
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    Track of the Wolf

    Track is a very good sources for parts, kits and goods. Years ago, they went through some problems when back orders were a frequent problem, but they are a lot more clear in stating what is actually in stock up front now so this is not a problem anymore. Great source. As to their selling of...
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    Inkstand

    Very nice work. We mostly do horn projects and I have been planning a similar project of horn and wood to do as a break from the normal powder horn plugs and tips.
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    Horn carving images sought

    A few sources: WilliamstownArt horn document with images at the end LeFever Brochure Book Hartley Collection Book There are countless sources out there if you are willing to dig. Aside from the Horner Forum, there is the Horn Guild which I recommend. Many good people who have...
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    possibles bag strap

    All true - especially for uniformed regulars, but we were in the South and often doing summertime militia from either side, so we had some options. Still, I stayed with the rope because it is correct and also on top of the other clothing and gear. But rope is my strap of LAST resort.
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    First Horn (flat)

    What happened to the horn that you believe is ruined? I would be willing to work with you on salvage efforts since I enjoy such challenges. Hit me via PM if you like. CS
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    First Horn (flat)

    Nice horn. Your engrailment is particularly well thought out and pleasing. It seems to have followed the natural curve of the original horn which is rare for new horners. Wiping with some dark substance will help you find and remove any remaining scratches. Remember that scraping with a...
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    Help Choosing a Lathe

    I know nothing about the Comet II, so will avoid any comment on it aside from the fact that I see no outboard capability. As to additional tools, you may need a good live center and drill chucks - depending on how you plan to do your work. I reverse my work more than some people might and use a...
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    possibles bag strap

    Thanks! Just wanted to show a collection of options and ideas for people to consider from a box of my equipment. I made all of it except for the body of the cartridge box and the body of the black shooting bag. Webbed straps with sewn on leather tips are easy and look better than you might...
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    Help Choosing a Lathe

    Does your Grizzly turn outboard? We customised one to do this and it has been very helpful for some projects.
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    possibles bag strap

    Here is a buffet of straps from my box. Cloth, webbing, leather and hybrids. The foldover backpack on the left has buttons for the main straps and has buckles everywhere else. The tomahawk carriage is leather with brass buckles. the bayonet carriage is webbing with sewn leather ends. (It could...
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    possibles bag strap

    "4 Foot long Aluminum Rulers and laying that on the leather over a board surface." I have also used a long metal straight edge at times to cut some straps - especially very narrow ones. But I have secured the guide in a vise or on the ground so both of my hands could guide the leather into the...
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    Hand Axe

    Very nice work. I am interested in the drift. Did you make that as well? How did you come up with the initial shape for the drift? I worked on one for a while and was not satisfied by anything that I made. Hammers and tongs were easy by comparison. CS
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    Waterproof fabric

    To answer your specific question, I made my only cow's knee of cotton cloth and then painted it to waterproof it. Worked okay, but a skilled woodsman encouraged my to learn to tuck my lock under my armpit while in the woods and orient my muzzle slightly downward. Any cloak or jacket can be...
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