Thread: Geo. Wostenholm

Just finished this 6/8 George Wostenholm first time making my own horn scales from scratch ( burnt a set od scales trying to get warp out of new horn scales do not rcomend using oven to dry heat horn,a broke a set when pinning). I should have done a better job on the blade but did not want to lose the etching. I need to remember to take before pictures when I start to restore one. Found some nice stacked collars on ebay first time using these also. A little pleased with my work but I still have a long long way to go to produce anything as nice as what I have seen the other members produce. Thank you everyone that has been helping me I truly do appreciate the advice and the teaching you guys are providing me with.

A clothes iron set on med high, works great for flattening horn. Keep heating and flipping the scales, till they become flexible. U might want gloves for this..they'll be very hot. Once heated put weight on top to hold them flat, to your work surface.

Repeat if necessary.

Looks good!

That looks good especially for a first attempt.

Threre are many good ways to flatten horn. An iron as Mike mentioned, a hair straightener also works and also 2 heated cast iron pans, one smaller inside one larger or bottom to bottom. Nice thing about them is they hold heat and are heavy. Whichever way you go you may need to repeat one or more times.

Scales look outstanding! Love that color. Don't care for the pointy ends, but if you like it, then that's all that matters. Well done for the 1st set!