). So now I've got a score of horn tips, and basically no idea how to work with them. I'm not planning on making a stem at this point, just some extensions or stem inlays. Any tips on working this? Can most/any of it be done on the lathe or will I need to focus on sanding? Does it polish well? I did some searches on the site, but I couldn't find much. Any clues would be welcome. Thanks! 
Wrong again, Davis. I'm a redneck disguised as a jerk.RadDavis wrote:Bruce Weaver is a big butt hole.
Who is this Eltang?
Rad
RadDavis wrote:Bruce Weaver is a big butt hole.
Horn smells just like roses when you turn it. Or maybe fresh peaches. It all depends on the ox. There's no need to stabilize it, and it has no cracks at all. Every little bit will be usable.
Rad
Hey Kurt,baweaverpipes wrote:Ernie,
The stuff stinks, somewhat like Johnson or when Davis has been with farm animals.
Ahhh, this explains why I found very little on this forum. Let me see if Rachel Ray has a forum somewhere...ToddJohnson wrote:The key to working horn is that you have to marinate it first. Otherwise it will have no flavor. I like to use thyme and oregano with some olive oil and lemon juice. Then you boil it in oil for a few hours and put it in your toaster oven at 250 for three hours. That way it loses all its tannins and extra weight and tastes very mellow and sweet--like Rad's briefs after a day of working in his un-air conditioned shop during the south Alabama summer. Don't skip these steps or Greg Pease will reject your work out-of-hand.
TJ
P.S. You're welcome.
ToddJohnson wrote:The key to working horn is that you have to marinate it first. Otherwise it will have no flavor. I like to use thyme and oregano with some olive oil and lemon juice. Then you boil it in oil for a few hours and put it in your toaster oven at 250 for three hours. That way it loses all its tannins and extra weight and tastes very mellow and sweet--like Rad's briefs after a day of working in his un-air conditioned shop during the south Alabama summer.
What, and risk getting myself added? No way!!e Markle wrote:Hey Kurt,
Is there an "add to curmudgeon list" function under the profile section?
Yes, I am and always will beRadDavis wrote: Bruce, on the other hand, probably would have qualified for curmudgeonhood at age 21.
Rad
That wasn't me. Anyway, I wasn't feeling at all well that day. But seriously, that wasn't me.baweaverpipes wrote:Yes, I am and always will beRadDavis wrote: Bruce, on the other hand, probably would have qualified for curmudgeonhood at age 21.
Rad
At least I don't photograph looking like a crack whore after downing a quart of gin
Hrm. I guess we'll just have to settle for "malcontent" in the meantime. Though I look forward to having a real excuse for being a grumpy SOB.RadDavis wrote:Kurt, I'm afraid you have to be "of a certain age" to qualify for curmudgeon status. You're just too young.
Todd has the right attitude, but he's too young also, although I'm sure he'll make a fine curmudgeon at some time in the future.
You guys just aren't stuck enough in your ways yet.
It was all said right here. I have removed any humor to make it more sober and informative:DaGamba wrote:I just love these informative forum posts. Now I know one new word in english and what Rads briefs smells like....
I'm proud to know that I only stink when I've been with farm animals, while Todd apparently stinks naturally.baweaverpipes wrote:Ernie,
The stuff stinks, somewhat like Johnson or when Davis has been with farm animals.
Sharp tools, lathe, a clothes pin for your nose and yes, it polishes.
On some horn you might have to stabilize.
But, what do I know? I'm, as Johnson would put it, an old man in need of new Depends.
Hurry up and turn the stuff, it might become outlawed in California.
SimeonTurner wrote:Psssshhhhhtttt....sober and informative is boring. I prefer drunk and superfluous.
