Exotic horn nocks

[Big John]

Hi All. Any ideas for exotic material for horn nocks on longbow? I am going on a longbow making course and I have seen some lovely creamy ivory coloured horn nocks that the bowyer made and put on another bow. The material turns out to be Warthog Tusk - I wonder if anyone knows a supply? Thank you.

[Jimbo]

You seem to be sorted on BB, but I was wondering if you could give me more information on the course you're going on?

Cheers

[djthompson]

Big John,

This ebay seller sells ready to fit horn nocks from time to time. Recently they sold a nice pair of albino horn nocks:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

If you like the look - you could contact the seller - I think they are going to be ordering some more.

In terms of sourcing unusual horn - might be worth checking this site out:

http://www.traditionalmaterials.co.u...odhornbone.php

Hope it helps,

Dave

[Big John]

Thanks Dave but a member of BB is sending me some warthog tusks which I'll probably send on to my bowyer.

[Big John]

Jimbo,

It is a 2 day one-on-one course with Chris Boyton at his workshop in Middlesex. Chris made my tri-lam bow in 2000 and I am really looking forward to spending 2 days with him....oh and getting a bow at the end of it.