Flat powder horns at JAS Townsend

[Brasilikilt]

It's a great starting point! No need to boil, bake and flatten your own horn.

*Gasp!* What's the fun in that!?!?!?! :-)

[Nighthawk]

*Gasp!* What's the fun in that!?!?!?! :-)

It eliminates the need to stink the family out of the house for 3 or 4 days. You ever smell boiling horn? I have 2 litter boxes in my work room that smell better after being used, than boiling horn!

[Brasilikilt]

It eliminates the need to stink the family out of the house for 3 or 4 days. You ever smell boiling horn? I have 2 litter boxes in my work room that smell better after being used, than boiling horn!

I've made about 15-20 powder horns, and am quite familiar with the smell :-)
For flat powder horns I've had better luck dunking the horn in hot veg. oil for a few seconds and then pressing between 2 flat boards with a vise and screw clamps.
It's a lot less stinky and goes faster than a long boil in water.

While these horns look like a good deal for the money, it's a lot more fun and satisfying to make your own...but that's just me :-)

[Nighthawk]

I've made about 15-20 powder horns, and am quite familiar with the smell :-)
For flat powder horns I've had better luck dunking the horn in hot veg. oil for a few seconds and then pressing between 2 flat boards with a vise and screw clamps.
It's a lot less stinky and goes faster than a long boil in water.

While these horns look like a good deal for the money, it's a lot more fun and satisfying to make your own...but that's just me :-)

If you keep an eye on the DIY section, you'll find that I love doing it myself, and do indeed find it to be very rewarding. I have 2 horns that I have cleaned and polished- which in itself turned out to be a smelly project- so I may have to give it a shot!

[Matt Richards]

I've been looking for a flat powderhorn for ages on eBay, but every one goes for at least $40, so finding out about these was perfect. Mine arrived yesterday and I've already hauled out some old printmaking tools to try my hand at some scrimshaw. I wonder how well black ink would show up on these dark horns ...

[fshguy]

I know absolutely nothing about powder horns, but I did notice that Crazy Crow Trading Post has flat horns as well. http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchan...de=800-300-000