Turning a Horn Tip

This is a short tutorial on how to turn a horn tips for a southern powder horns. I originally shot this video for our Instagram page but decided to post it here as well. Please like and subscribe.

[@crgaillee]

Thank you this was very helpful. LOVE the viking motiff.

[@user-mo3vu2nk5q]

Great video. I am planning on building a horn and this info is just fantastic. Also, it is nice to see you again after all the years. Wayne told me about your videos. Many thanks.

[@hornandfiber4523]

So good to hear from you! Thanks for the feedback, I hope folks are finding these videos helpful. I’m hoping to make some more in the near future. Life just keeps getting in the way. If you talk to Wayne again please give him my best. I’ve miss placed phone numbers for all you guys but would definitely love to catch up at some point. Good luck on your horn build! Please let me know if I can help in anyway!👍

[@RicksPuppets]

I am glad you showed the applied tip being fixed to a tapered horn- like the originals. Your work screams Southern and I appreciate that.

[@DannyClegg-nd6zt]

This is fantastic. I have made a couple without any info. It was tough but did work. Your infirmation was amazing especially with the measurements of everything. Thanks so very much. Love your horns. Danny

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you Danny! 🙏🏻

[@oldschooljack3479]

One of the best tutorials I have seen on turning a tip.

[@johnduffant9694]

Great job

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you!

[@roberthenigin1640]

Awesome craftsmanship!

[@8626John]

Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

[@jamesskidmore7560]

Thank you for showing your process. It reminded me that I often do things the hard way. LOL Again thanks, Ike

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thanks for the feedback! Hopefully some new videos coming soon 🤞

[@totallyjonesin]

@@hornandfiber4523 I have two big 1&1/4 curl domestic sheep horns I've had since the early 90's. I steamed the cores out but still don't know what to do with them. I was waiting for them to talk to me but...

[@hornandfiber4523]

@@totallyjonesin I haven’t worked with sheep horn much. Sounds like a great set of horns though!

[@daniellbrinneman]

I saved a lot of money using Penn State Industries when I owned my bowl turning Delta lathe.

[@pmurt-rl5775]

great editing😄

[@stephenfields6236]

Great video . Very helpful information.

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you!

[@glennhurleyjr5791]

Clint, Thanks for taking the time to post a most informative video. I would also like to see a start from finish video, but I know how time consuming that would be. Hope to see you at the 25th meeting!

[@hornandfiber4523]

Glenn, thanks for your comment! I hope to eventually do several start to finish horns on here. You are right, it just takes time. I’m looking forward to the 25th. We’ll talk there!👍

[@568843daw]

Great video. Thank you. Word of wisdom regarding the dust mask. You only have ONE set of lungs. To get a proper seal only a clean, smooth, beardless face will promote a proper seal. Since you have no family I guess it doesn’t matter… right? 😅

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you, and thanks for the word of wisdom. Have a great day.

[@randycamp4280]

Great job Clinton!!!!!

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you sir!

[@larryadams2184]

Very nice 👍

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@richwallace4632]

I hope to see more videos from you. Nice craftsmanship.

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you. I’m hoping to get back in the shop and do some video work soon! Thanks for subscribing!👍🙏🏻

[@brettdavis3066]

Thank you Brother for the tutorial. It’s Brett from the HCH, I learned a ton from your video and I appreciate your tips. See ya at Kempton

[@hornandfiber4523]

Awesome and thank you! We’ll see you at Kempton’s!

[@Alexitt50]

I've made a few horns for myself over the years and wished I had a lathe... Always wondered how the bands and tips were done... Mine are all single piece with hand sanded plugs in both ends... Thanks, Nice work

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank You! Single piece horns are probably more the norm historically and are right for just about any time period.

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

A Lovely job! Kind Thanks! And Merry Christmas! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@hornandfiber4523]

Merry Christmas to you too! More videos coming soon!🔥

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

@@hornandfiber4523 Great! I’ll be watching! Kind Thanks! DaveyJO

[@Fyoutube-m2v]

Great video hope all is well make some mor videos please an thank you

[@clabertmenard5457]

I’ve been making powder horns for almost 40 years. Standard but semi fancy. Never made a banded or turned tip before, but very interested. This video is awesome and very inspiring. I would like the link to the horn rolls.

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thank you very much! I order horn rolls from Crazy Crow Trading Post- www.crazycrow.com Click on the “View Products” tab and do a search for “horn rolls”. They should come up. Hope that helps!

[@staceysorrell1132]

What do you use to attach the tip to the horn ?

[@hornandfiber4523]

The tip is both glued and pinned on with three small wooden or metal pins. The glue mostly acts to waterproof the connection the pins actually hold the tip in place. I’m hoping to do a video or series of videos the show the whole horn building process start to finish. Thanks for your question!

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Hi there, new to this channel and love your vids. I want to ask, can you not use the horn tips you cut off too make the plugs for the same flask?

[@hornandfiber4523]

I’m sure you could but it would require some work. Historically speaking, spout plugs were usually made from a soft wood such as pine or poplar. They were generally simple: a tapered plug to fit a tapered hole. This allows the plug to still seal well and keep moisture out even as the wood and horn both change due to moisture content.

[@mattedwards4533]

Looks good! You ought to see the horn I made. You would laught!

[@sliverslinger2]

Hey Clint are you using the #1 or #2 mandrel saver package from pen state?

[@hornandfiber4523]

I use the #2 because that’s what my lathe calls for.

[@sliverslinger2]

@@hornandfiber4523 awesome thanks Clint!

[@8626John]

Would you consider doing a start to finish horn making video? I know there are some out there already, but to be honest, most aren't very good.

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thanks so much for the suggestion! I’m hoping to do both a “Basic Powder Horn- start to finish” video and a “Southern Banded Powder Horn- start to finish” video. The hard part is just finding enough hours in the day, but definitely stay tuned we’ll get them out there.

[@8626John]

@@hornandfiber4523 awesome! Most of the videos out there are on some really plain Jane horns. It would be great to see a series on a horn with some shaping and carving, but not beyond the average person's ability.

[@hornandfiber4523]

@@8626John thanks for your input! We’ll plan it into the scope of the project! 👍

[@8626John]

@@hornandfiber4523 Thank you. I have the Sibleys' book and I have made a few basic horns, but I would like to try a little fancier horn. I look forward to your future videos.

[@normanhotz1603]

I would be interested to know, what type of lathe are you using?

[@hornandfiber4523]

I use a Turncrafter Commander 10 from Penn State Industry.

[@kjuhler]

Has anyone used a brass garden hose end?

[@hornandfiber4523]

I’m not sure a brass garden hose end would be historically accurate. These banded horns with applied horn and bone tips are well documented to the late 18th and early 19th century. They evolved from the Pennsylvania screw tip horns. As gun making slowly migrated south so did horn work and a unique southern style developed.

[@b.g.norman6740]

Are your powder horns for sale?

[@hornandfiber4523]

Yes they are! Any that are available are listed in our Etsy shop. I also do custom orders but currently have a wait list. Please visit our website www.hornandfiber.com for information on how to contact us if your interested. Thanks for your question!

[@skratch-do9nd]

Very interesting video, I too am a hornster, but, no offense intended, if I had a dog that looked like you I'd shave his butt and make him walk backward. I'm lucky I guess, don't have to make meself ugly, I was born that way. Just kiddin, great job!!!

[@hornandfiber4523]

Thanks. I think?🤪