-
7th April 09, 04:54 AM
#1
Yep, well, what is 'easy' is in the details, and all relative. You know what I mean. To me it was easy because I wanted to do it so bad that I didn't care about the effort.....the pleasure was in the effort, and the result.
Making do with stuff at hand usually takes way more time than instant gratification ($), but it is so satisfying. I remember my grandfather working down a big trumpet horn with a piece of Coke bottle glass. Now, that was work! Sometimes I think that I have wased a day (or more) trying to work out a process in the Forge, but you know, it is a learning process for me, as I have had no teaching to show the way. I digress... Congrats on your collection. Now, I need to dust mine off!
-
-
7th April 09, 05:28 AM
#2
......and that story reminds me, for those who are interested in making a horn: work the horn down to thin it, then soften it, then shape it, and then let it dry slowly.
-
-
7th April 09, 07:01 AM
#3
 Originally Posted by tyger
Yep, well, what is 'easy' is in the details, and all relative. You know what I mean. To me it was easy because I wanted to do it so bad that I didn't care about the effort.....the pleasure was in the effort, and the result.
Making do with stuff at hand usually takes way more time than instant gratification ($), but it is so satisfying. I remember my grandfather working down a big trumpet horn with a piece of Coke bottle glass. Now, that was work! Sometimes I think that I have wased a day (or more) trying to work out a process in the Forge, but you know, it is a learning process for me, as I have had no teaching to show the way. I digress... Congrats on your collection. Now, I need to dust mine off!
TYGER, you are so correct. IMHO this is what makes a CRAFTSMAN. Many can "Produce" items, but when one also puts ones "HEART" into it .... 
Puffer
-
-
Sir, you and your partner do excellent work. Puffer is a lucky man.
-
Similar Threads
-
By kilty in forum Kilt Advice
Replies: 16
Last Post: 5th May 09, 04:01 PM
-
By Twa_Corbies in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 16
Last Post: 17th March 09, 05:00 AM
-
By MacHenderson in forum DIY Showroom
Replies: 16
Last Post: 5th October 07, 10:34 AM
-
By ozmeath in forum Kilt Advice
Replies: 4
Last Post: 15th August 06, 11:43 AM
-
By Rick in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 3
Last Post: 8th May 06, 02:38 PM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks