In this video, I cover the basic techniques I use to determine where to cut the tip off on a horn and how I drill the spout hole. This is the first step in most powder horn builds.
Howdy: I started making powder horns in the 70's. I've vented (drilled out through the side) a few, but not too many thankfully. It happens! Anyway, as to shortcuts or helpful hints? FWIW, I buy rubber O rings from a plumbing supply store in different diameters. You "roll" one of them down the tip to where you want to cut/mark, etc. and you can draw a perfect ring around the horn with a pencil or marker. Just carefully run the marker along both sides of the O ring. Works every time. I hope that helps some newbies? Nice work, great video. Thanks. God bless: Two Feathers Proprietor of... The Mountain Man Emporium Berwick, Pa.
I've followed your horn making for a while and enjoy your work. I've made several over the years and have made every possible mistake there is but I really enjoy making them, not to your level of talent but I hope to get there some day. Thanks for the video I'm always looking for tips to improve my horn making.
I usually buy horns at events where I can pick them. The Annual HCH meeting, Kempton’s Gunmakers Fair, and CLA show are all great places near me. If you are looking to order online, I recommend Powder Horns and More. Hope that helps.
Clint thanks for sharing your time, they are very informative.
Thanks for watching!
Keep the videos coming! Thanks for sharing your wisdom my friend.
Thanks, will do!
Howdy:
I started making powder horns in the 70's. I've vented (drilled out through the side) a few, but not too many thankfully. It happens! Anyway, as to shortcuts or helpful hints? FWIW, I buy rubber O rings from a plumbing supply store in different diameters. You "roll" one of them down the tip to where you want to cut/mark, etc. and you can draw a perfect ring around the horn with a pencil or marker. Just carefully run the marker along both sides of the O ring. Works every time. I hope that helps some newbies?
Nice work, great video. Thanks.
God bless:
Two Feathers
Proprietor of...
The Mountain Man Emporium
Berwick, Pa.
Awesome! Thank you so much! And thank you for sharing your experience. All how-to’s are welcome!👍
Thanks for the quick response, I'll check them out.😁
Pretty slick truck with the rod.
Thanks! I learned it from another craftsman.
@@hornandfiber4523 oh and by the way Congrats on the Honorable Company of horners position
I've followed your horn making for a while and enjoy your work. I've made several over the years and have made every possible mistake there is but I really enjoy making them, not to your level of talent but I hope to get there some day. Thanks for the video I'm always looking for tips to improve my horn making.
Thank you! That means a lot! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Wondering where you went glad to see you back enjoy your videos
Thank you! Yes, life sometimes gets in the way of shop time. Several new videos in the works. 👍
Enjoy your videos hopefully I have learned something 😊 have made a few horns but not to your skill level thanks for the advice!
Thank you! I hope they are useful. We are all continually learning, especially myself!👍
Nice!
Thank you!🙏🏻
Cool man cool
Thank you!
Where do you get your great looking horns from?
I usually buy horns at events where I can pick them. The Annual HCH meeting, Kempton’s Gunmakers Fair, and CLA show are all great places near me. If you are looking to order online, I recommend Powder Horns and More. Hope that helps.
Wandering if you will post vids on a more regular basis in the future ???
I’ll try! I would definitely like to!👍
@@hornandfiber4523 I will be here ready to watch !!!
@@davidwhiren817 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great!!
Thanks!