Cutting the Tip & Drilling the Spout Hole for a Powder Horn

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.

[@johnduffant9694]

Clint thanks for sharing your time, they are very informative.

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-hx9tp9cn2h]

I think that I remember that atone time were you doing leather work & using a stitching Pony in Morganton, NC. I bought one last year to use in my leather projects! 'Blessings on you & yours!

[@user-hx9tp9cn2h]

Clint, this is the preacher from Alabama who portrays the Rev. Samuel Doak during OVTA's annual re-enactment of the March to King's Mountain. Your Dad & I were good friends & he worked on several of my flintlocks in years past. I actually met you several times in Morgantown, NC. My older son is also named Clint. I'm happy to learn of your KZbin Channel & I have just subscribed. I know that you miss your Dad. I lost both my parents last year within 8 months of one another; so my thoughts & prayers are offered on behalf of you & your family. Your Dad & I were close to the same age; I turned 83 my lats birthday. I look forward to learning from you as I watch your presentations. Thanks a million; & may God bless you & yours. G. Cobb (aka Samuel Doak) By the way, we have not been on the March since Covid & we were taking care of my parents until their passing. 'Hope to see you this Fall in Morganton or along the Trail!

[@hornandfiber4523]

So good to hear from you. Hopefully we’ll see you this fall. I’m hoping to have some new videos posted soon, so thank you for subscribing and following along.

[@user-hx9tp9cn2h]

@@hornandfiber4523 And thank you for your prompt reply. Betty and I hope to see you in a few months. May God bless you & yours.

[@jeremiahmccutcheon3234]

Pretty slick truck with the rod.

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thanks! I learned it from another craftsman.

[@jeremiahmccutcheon3234]

@@hornandfiber4523 oh and by the way Congrats on the Honorable Company of horners position

[@roberthenigin1640]

Keep the videos coming! Thanks for sharing your wisdom my friend.

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thanks, will do!

[@Stoney327]

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.

[@hornandfiber4523]

Awesome! Thank you so much! And thank you for sharing your experience. All how-to’s are welcome!👍

[@frankcavanaugh8679]

Thanks for the quick response, I'll check them out.😁

[@19112TAP]

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.

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you! That means a lot! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Fyoutube-m2v]

Wondering where you went glad to see you back enjoy your videos

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you! Yes, life sometimes gets in the way of shop time. Several new videos in the works. 👍

[@bobgaston1312]

Enjoy your videos hopefully I have learned something 😊 have made a few horns but not to your skill level thanks for the advice!

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you! I hope they are useful. We are all continually learning, especially myself!👍

[@isaacj302]

Nice!

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you!🙏🏻

[@davidwhiren817]

Wandering if you will post vids on a more regular basis in the future ???

[@hornandfiber4523]

I’ll try! I would definitely like to!👍

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@@hornandfiber4523 I will be here ready to watch !!!

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[@frankcavanaugh8679]

Where do you get your great looking horns from?

[@hornandfiber4523]

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.

[@robertlittle7407]

Cool man cool

[@hornandfiber4523]

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[@RicksPuppets]

Great!!

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thanks!