Originally posted by Rifleman1776
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Originally posted by Mudder
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Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />Soaking won't affect them. They will soak up about as much water as a piece of glass. If you don't know how old they are, you should probably cut to blank size and let set for several months before turning.
That's funny,
Everything I've ever read about turning water buffalo horn suggests soaking them in cold water for 12-15 hours before turning.
Having never worked with water buffalo horn, I can't speak from experience. However, I have considerable experience with cow horn. Cow horn is well known for it's water proof characteristics. It is used for powderhorns to keep yer black powder dry. It is used for cups, mugs, tankards, etc. for favorite beverages.
I understand that cows (bovines) and water buffalo are different species. So, maybe, just a 'maybe', the horns are different.