UK sporran materials supplies

[Laird_M]

Ok, I admit it. I've made my first sporran and want to make more...yes, I'm becoming a regalia addict.

Does anyone know of any suppliers of cantles or fur to make a dress sporran?

I've done several searches but can't seem to find anything useful.

[artificer]

Can't help with fur in the UK, but Clan Art is probably going to be your "go to" for good quality cast pewter cantles.

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[Laird_M]

Cheers Artificer.
Some VERY nice stuff on there - added to my list of URLs.

And I can get a nice buckle for the belt I'm plannign on making my eldest too.

[Chas]

I deal with these people:

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.co.uk...home/home.aspx

Tandy Leather - NORTHAMPTON
Manager: Roy Fisher
Northampton301@tandyleather.com

Unit 2, Crofton Oak, N Portway Close, Round Spinney Industrial Estate
Northampton, EN NN3 8RD
United Kingdom

Phone: 01604-647910
Fax: 01604-647951
Toll Free: 0800-0856765

Store Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Regards

Chas

[Chas]

Martin,

I might be mistaken, but I believe that the Clan Art price list is without VAT.

Regards

Chas

[artificer]

Martin,

I might be mistaken, but I believe that the Clan Art price list is without VAT.

Regards

Chas

From the cover page of their retail price list:

2011
RETAIL PRICE LIST RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF V.A.T. Effective from 1st February 2011

No narsty hidden surprises from the tax-man for you, Martin.

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[Chas]

From the cover page of their retail price list:

2011
RETAIL PRICE LIST RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF V.A.T. Effective from 1st February 2011

No narsty hidden surprises from the tax-man for you, Martin.

Well spotted. That makes them quite attractive. I have a horsehair sporran with a beat-up cantle that could do with a bit of "rejuvenation".

Regards

Chas

[artificer]

You should be aware that their screw-back placement (for mounting through the sporran body) is different from other's I've used. At least one of them was not symmetrical with the right and left side threaded rods being at different heights compared to the bottom edges of the cantle.

I'm sure this is a result of their small batch casting and finishing process and isn't a big deal as long as you're aware of it ahead of time.

You may end up needing to punch new holes, or at the least widen A hole.

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[Emmet]

You should try walter reginald, website They have a huge selection much bigger then on the website but also have a huge off cuts bin in store where you can get some very big pieces up to 4-5sq ft for 1 pound.

[Laird_M]

Thanks Emmet, I'll give them a try.