Bazooka Joe Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 PW_BADGE & COWHORN_STICKHEAD. I got a couple of Horns off one the Farmers on our permissions not long ago, & couldn't decide what to do with them till the other day, especially looking at them in the photo below. Seen some pictures in a few books I have, so decided on what's in the photo's below, with a little highlight of the PW Badge. It took an age to get the Horn like this, & very time consuming using the Water Clear Resin, letting it dry, then Shaping, Polishing etc. Cut it to length, hollowed out the inside, then made a Brass Plate for the Top. Soldered a piece of Copper Wire on the inside, then filled the interior with some Water Glass Resin about 1" deep, & let it set. Next I cut a length of 10mm Stud, aprox 4" Long, placed it inside the Horn, then filled the cavity with the Resin for a solid fit. Another Two Brass Plates, along with a Buffalo Horn Spacer, same as before with the Resin, then allowed to set, at least 24hrs. Then sanded down to the approximate size ready for finishing. Drilled a small hole for the pin on the PW Badge to centralize it on the top. Wrapped electrical tape around the head dia to make it bigger. A piece of stiff cardboard to make a cup to pour the Resin in, aprox 3/4" deep, then leave for 24hrs. After that, sand it to a dome shape, & start the laborious task of the polishing. Overall, I was pleased with the result, I wasn't expecting this to turn out the way it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 A lovely job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 you sir are a true craftsman, the quality of your work is exceptional. The lovely priest that i purchased off you has been used a few times now and has drawn many a comment. well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmooney Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Fantastic job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Fantastic job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 :o WOW!!! top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Nice job What's the "glass clear" you use ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Top marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 make a cracking gear **** that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks for the comments, appreciated make a cracking gear **** that Good idea Codling maybe another project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 That's a superb job BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 So this is what you were up to whilst i was shooting foxes eh Quality as per usual mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 pure craftsman ship, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 PW_BADGE & COWHORN_STICKHEAD. I got a couple of Horns off one the Farmers on our permissions not long ago, & couldn't decide what to do with them till the other day, especially looking at them in the photo below. Seen some pictures in a few books I have, so decided on what's in the photo's below, with a little highlight of the PW Badge. It took an age to get the Horn like this, & very time consuming using the Water Clear Resin, letting it dry, then Shaping, Polishing etc. Cut it to length, hollowed out the inside, then made a Brass Plate for the Top. Soldered a piece of Copper Wire on the inside, then filled the interior with some Water Glass Resin about 1" deep, & let it set. Next I cut a length of 10mm Stud, aprox 4" Long, placed it inside the Horn, then filled the cavity with the Resin for a solid fit. Another Two Brass Plates, along with a Buffalo Horn Spacer, same as before with the Resin, then allowed to set, at least 24hrs. Then sanded down to the approximate size ready for finishing. Drilled a small hole for the pin on the PW Badge to centralize it on the top. Wrapped electrical tape around the head dia to make it bigger. A piece of stiff cardboard to make a cup to pour the Resin in, aprox 3/4" deep, then leave for 24hrs. After that, sand it to a dome shape, & start the laborious task of the polishing. Overall, I was pleased with the result, I wasn't expecting this to turn out the way it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have to say that looks absolutely superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Awesome mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Outstanding work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeGee68 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have to say that looks absolutely superb! I have to agree...Superb indeed...that would be a very nice thing to own.. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobgoblin Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 My cap is well & truely doffed mate,brilliant job.Is the clear topping just fibre glass resin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkashot Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Brilliant , I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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