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2nd October 15, 07:13 AM
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Sporran belt sizing?
Belt/chain/strap....
Seeng a lot of measurements and sizes, but not seeing specifics as to whether the measurements relate to the actual waist size or the waist size with the added sag. I've discovered here that usually the strap/belt/chain is waist size + 4 inches, simple enough, but I can't seem to translate that to websites selling them...
Please advise!
"We are all connected...to each other, biologically; to the earth, chemically; to the universe, atomically...and that makes me smile." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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2nd October 15, 07:38 AM
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I don't know what the sizes are, but both sporrans I bought came with (cheap) chain belts that seemed universal. The chain lengths are adjustable by moving the hooks, and the belt sections have about 6 inches of adjustment.
I made my own strap by buying a strip of leather, 2 hooks, and chicago screws to mount the hooks. I measured by holding the sporran where I wanted it, then marking the leather strip where it would give me that with the hooks attached. I think my strap looks better than the chains.
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2nd October 15, 09:36 AM
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All the chains I have gotten as part of my "off the rack" sporrans are of poor quality with rough edges that will eat any kilt alive. Leather with beveled and burnished edges or smooth, well made chain is the only way to keep from ruining your kilt and it's belt loops.
slàinte mhath, Chuck
Originally Posted by MeghanWalker,In answer to Goodgirlgoneplaids challenge:
"My sporran is bigger and hairier than your sporran"
Pants is only a present tense verb here. I once panted, but it's all cool now.
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2nd October 15, 09:47 AM
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This makes sense. Where would I find such a belt (preferably belt rather than chain)? And how would my measured waist size correlate to the advertized belt size?
 Originally Posted by tundramanq
All the chains I have gotten as part of my "off the rack" sporrans are of poor quality with rough edges that will eat any kilt alive. Leather with beveled and burnished edges or smooth, well made chain is the only way to keep from ruining your kilt and it's belt loops.
"We are all connected...to each other, biologically; to the earth, chemically; to the universe, atomically...and that makes me smile." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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2nd October 15, 10:04 AM
#5
USAKilts has one for $20.00. They ask for your waist size, so I assume they factor in the extra length.
http://www.usakilts.com/sporran-strap.html
The other nice thing about a continuous leather strap is the sporran can be easily moved to the side for whatever reason.
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2nd October 15, 10:08 AM
#6
I like Wareyin's custom size idea with no buckle at the back to catch on things or show under a waist coat. But most off the shelf straps are sold by waist size and adjustable within a range. Actual strap length will be longer - how much exactly I don't know as I went the route of using sporran hanger straps off of my belts. Most online retailers have toll free phone numbers just for these kind of questions. Find one you like and give them a call as I suspect "the extra" varies a lot from various merchants.
slàinte mhath, Chuck
Originally Posted by MeghanWalker,In answer to Goodgirlgoneplaids challenge:
"My sporran is bigger and hairier than your sporran"
Pants is only a present tense verb here. I once panted, but it's all cool now.
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2nd October 15, 10:15 AM
#7
Originally Posted by tundramanq
Most online retailers have toll free phone numbers just for these kind of questions. Find one you like and give them a call as I suspect "the extra" varies a lot from various merchants.
Good point
LoL - when all else fails...
"We are all connected...to each other, biologically; to the earth, chemically; to the universe, atomically...and that makes me smile." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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2nd October 15, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Profane James
This makes sense. Where would I find such a belt (preferably belt rather than chain)? And how would my measured waist size correlate to the advertized belt size?
Just about every one of the X Marks Partners showcased above can sell you a leather sporran strap and would be more than happy to help you out. I much prefer a leather strap over a chain, even for dressier occasions.
St. Andrew's Society of Toronto
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2nd October 15, 10:36 AM
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I looked at the three straps I have and dug through my records. The one I got from USAK ( same as the link above ) is smooth on both sides and beveled at the edges. I would only need to smooth the belt keeper loop's edges and replace keepers staple joining with smooth thread through the staple holes.
The other two are made in Pakistan, rough backed with no bevels. No record of where I got them - Drat!
UPDATE: It just took me some sandpaper, burnisher ( see below ), my leather sewing awl and 10 minutes to correct the rough edge issues on the keeper loop. Remove staples, lay flat, bevel and smooth edges then stitch thread through staple holes and tie. It's holding my sporran now.
http://www.amazon.com/Leathercraft-S...N%3DB00F07MH40
Last edited by tundramanq; 2nd October 15 at 11:11 AM.
slàinte mhath, Chuck
Originally Posted by MeghanWalker,In answer to Goodgirlgoneplaids challenge:
"My sporran is bigger and hairier than your sporran"
Pants is only a present tense verb here. I once panted, but it's all cool now.
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