Thread: Looking for tips for working with raw horn.

Originally Posted by aaron1234

I finally got the core out of all of them and the black line marks where the solid part starts. On the Bighorn where the line starts at about 3 inches thick so I'm guessing that will make a really nice brush. The only problem being that I don't have a turning lathe....[emoji53]

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sounds like a good excuse to get one! One can always start another hobby!

You could skip the lathe and chuck it in a drill press if you have one.

Well I tried Cutting the solid tips off of the horn today and instantly ran into my first problem.... there's large cracks in the horn and I have the odd feeling they run all the way through. Also ran into the problem of I don't think I can use a paddle bit to drill hole in this.... any suggestions for the proper drill bit for a good size knot?

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I cannot help with what to expect with the cracks. I would expect the only bit you are going to get a clean cut on that is going to be a nice sharp forstner bit. I presume you are wanting a hole large enough to set a knot in.

wonder if a good soak in neetsfoot oil (after the turning or shaping is done) would help to lesson the appearance of the cracks should they still show when the work is done? If they are too wide perhaps some glue and horn dust would save the day.

Originally Posted by tintin

wonder if a good soak in neetsfoot oil (after the turning or shaping is done) would help to lesson the appearance of the cracks should they still show when the work is done? If they are too wide perhaps some glue and horn dust would save the day.

I'm not sure but by the looks of things I feel I'm going to find out

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