Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Message from the Guildmaster

Guildmaster’s Message about The 2024 Horn Fair and Annual Meeting Guildmaster’s Message about The 2024 Horn Fair and Annual Meeting

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays coming to a close, I look forward to settling... 


Guildmaster’s Message about The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton – Register for the Summer Reception – Please Volunteer Guildmaster’s Message about The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton – Register for the Summer Reception – Please Volunteer

I’m thankful we’re actually having spring-time in Pennsylvania this year! For... 


December 2022- End of Year Message. Looking forward to 2023. Merry Christmas! December 2022- End of Year Message. Looking forward to 2023. Merry Christmas!

As I write this a quarter inch of ice clings to the tree branches outside my window.... 


A bit about the Guildmaster's Challenge 2023! (At the Annual Meeting in Altoona, PA) A bit about the Guildmaster's Challenge 2023! (At the Annual Meeting in Altoona, PA)

Fall is officially here and has brought hurricane season with it. I’ll be praying... 


Register by the July 14th, 2022! Register by the July 14th, 2022!

More about the Summer Reception at Kempton! Register NOW if you have not already! Join... 


June 14, 2022 – The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton is around the corner! June 14, 2022 – The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton is around the corner!

Summer events are now in full swing and the excitement is building for one of them... 


Date Set for 2023 Horn Fair and HCH Annual Meeting (March 10&11, 2023 in Altoona, PA) Date Set for 2023 Horn Fair and HCH Annual Meeting (March 10&11, 2023 in Altoona, PA)

Member’s must call the reservation desk to receive any discount. Do not use... 


John DeWald’s Last Message as Guildmaster John DeWald’s Last Message as Guildmaster

As I begin this, my last Guildmaster’s Message, I want to focus on an introduction... 


See You In Altoona - HCH Horn Fair and Annual Meeting See You In Altoona - HCH Horn Fair and Annual Meeting

It is with great anticipation that I write this because in only 2 days we will all... 


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Master Horner Profiles

Carl Dumke, Master Collector / Historian

Introducing Carl Dumke, Master Collector / Historian To date only three Guild members... 


Jay Hopkins, Master Collector / Historian

Introducing Jay Hopkins, Master Collector / Historian There have been only three... 


Glenn Beall, Master Collector / Historian

Introducing Glenn Beall, Master Collector / Historian This is the first article on... 


Clinton Byers, Master Horner Clinton Byers, Master Horner

This is the fifteenth installment in a series of articles on those members of the... 


Rick Sheets, Master Horner Rick Sheets, Master Horner

This is the fourteenth installment in a series of articles on those members of the... 


Rex Reddick, Master Horner Rex Reddick, Master Horner

This is the thirteenth installment in a series of articles on those members of... 


Tim Sanner, Master Horner Tim Sanner, Master Horner

This is the twelfth installment in a series of articles on those members of the... 


Walt Mabry, Master Horner Walt Mabry, Master Horner

This is the eleventh installment in a series of articles on those members of the... 


Ed Long, Master Horner Ed Long, Master Horner

This is the eleventh installment in a series of articles on those members of the... 


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Articles from the Archives

A Simple Horn Press by Rex Reddick A Simple Horn Press by Rex Reddick

This is a reprint from the Summer 2-13 issue of  The Horn Book–  A Simple Horn Press by Rex Reddick. While it may not be an oldie, it certainly is a goodie! -wec      Read More →


Build This Multi-horn Display Stand Build This Multi-horn Display Stand

This is a repost of the Powder Horn Display Stand article from the September 2009 issue of The Horn Book. The website had a small issue that necessitated the repost. About the article:  You will see this display stand in use  at numerous events. I appreciate Bob Albrecht writing such a concise article on how to build this simple stand. -WEC  Read More →


The Question of Imported Horns

The following article by Byron Smith was first published in the September 1999 issue of The Horn Book.  It gives some excellent insights into the horn trade which I think you will enjoy. – Bill Carter, Editor and Journeyman Horner The Question of Imported Horns By Byron C. Smith   In the 26 July 1759 Pennsylvania Gazette, an advertisement... [Read more of this review]


A Most Ancient Art & Mystery A Most Ancient Art & Mystery

The following article by Tom Ames was first published in the December 1996 issue of The Horn Book.  You’ll find that a lot of Tom’s feelings, attitudes and beliefs mentioned in this article are also reflected in the segment “Part II – Judging Accouterments at Dixon’s” in the Winter 2011 issue of The Horn Book.  This discussion of “the... [Read more of this review]


Heating Cow Horn by The Horn Swogglers

The article selected from the archives for this segment is from the February 2005 issue entitled “Heating Cow Horn” by the Horn Swogglers. I have no idea who the “Horn Swogglers” were, but they employed a rather humorous approach to the age old question concerning the heating of horn.  This article also ties in nicely with Willy Frankfort’s... [Read more of this review]


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