Oil or tar or what for horn handle?

[Eikerværing]

Hi Sarge

Originally posted by Sylvrfalcn
I also get an opportunity to ply the khukuri repair skills I've learned from the good folks here in the Cantina. As an imperfect creature, there's no way I can fix all of my own faults. But, with some elbow grease and a few inexpensive materials, I can make this little khukuri flawless. Absolutely delightful.

You know Sarge, I am starting to feel the same way. Althought I would prefer to produce my own stuff instead of just fixing things. Would give me a chance to actually endulge myself in some simple work which can give a person some harmony in the soul.

Originally posted by Sylvrfalcn

How'd that buttcap turn out Eik? My little 12" AK blem is now tight as a drum, pristine in appearance, hair popping sharp, and hanging on my rigger's belt under my BDU shirt, just waiting to be "called to active duty"

Patience with me Sarge. I am still on the lanolin treatment.

This is the first time I am trying to do anything with a horn handle. Never applied lanolin on anything before. And now I have a feeling I that I am not getting something right. My handle has stood fully encoated in a layer of lanolin for almost 24 hours now but it doesn't seem to have sucked in so much.

Perhaps I have overdone it a little bit with the lanolin? I guess I shouldn't expect it to suck in any enormous amounts. Should I just clean off the rest and end the lanolin treatment for this time?

So I haven't really started doing anything with the buttcap you see. But I am going to do the sap approach just for a try, as soon as possible. Have to give myself a day in the forest for that I think. I am going to study the links provided by Ddean first.

 

[ddean]

Originally posted by Eikerværing
My handle has stood fully encoated in a layer of lanolin for almost 24 hours now but it doesn't seem to have sucked in so much.

When the horn needs conditioniing (as opposed to periodic upkeep),
I think most people apply a little heat to help the horn absorb the lanolin.
Blow dryer for hair probably the safest if you don't have summer sun,
and it's more controllable.
Probably no more heat than you can stand to hold while you apply the lanolin.
Continued wiping with the lanolin as it cools would likely keep
the pores of the horn filled to help it get sucked in.

 

[Eikerværing]

Aha!

I don't have a hair blower, but we are having blue sky and tropical nights here now. Quite amazing as this is not so far from the arctic circle.

I will give it a sun bath tomorrow.