A sporran for the metalworkers here

**Nick** · 22nd March 06, 09:35 PM

Just found this. It's great :mrgreen: Since the links are soldered shut, there would probably be much less wear on the kilt fabric than with usual curb chain sporrans.

http://www.hiddentower.com/jfanjoy/m...an_martel.html

**GlassMan** · 22nd March 06, 10:40 PM

That guy's made some interesting sporrans. Some of those look like a little face staring up from your crotch.

**cavscout** · 23rd March 06, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by Nick

Since the links are soldered shut, there would probably be much less wear on the kilt fabric than with usual curb chain sporrans.

Those are quite interesting.

There was a thread a while back where chain wear was discussed in great detail. The basic consensus was that chain in any condition will wear more quickly than leather. I believe the key was that even welded links apply greater pressure to the higher ridges of the link but a leather strap distributes the pressure and friction over a smooth even surface.

I have been wondering about a strap which has a leather base strap and a length of chain surface applied as a decorative feature.

**Raphael** · 23rd March 06, 07:21 AM

It looks more like a protective gear than a sporran

**GMan** · 23rd March 06, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Raphael

It looks more like a protective gear than a sporran

I tend to agree with that Raphael.

It does look interesting though, the practicality seems a bit lacking.

**Jewddha** · 23rd March 06, 07:33 AM

Very very cool! I can't say I would want to hang that much metal near The Bits though.

**Southern Breeze** · 23rd March 06, 08:05 AM

Those are some very nice sporrans. I'd say the Ragnar is the one I like .

**UmAnOnion** · 23rd March 06, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Raphael

It looks more like a protective gear than a sporran

thats exactly what i was thinking but couldnt figure out how to put into words without violating the familiy friendly focus of the forum....

Suffice it to say that i have seen something very similar to this in situations best left unsaid at this juncture...

**Nick** · 23rd March 06, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by cavscout

Those are quite interesting.

There was a thread a while back where chain wear was discussed in great detail. The basic consensus was that chain in any condition will wear more quickly than leather. I believe the key was that even welded links apply greater pressure to the higher ridges of the link but a leather strap distributes the pressure and friction over a smooth even surface.

I have been wondering about a strap which has a leather base strap and a length of chain surface applied as a decorative feature.

I was just thinking about the openings of the chain rubbing. They provide a corner for the material to catch on, which isn't there on fused links. But yes, the nature of the material does make it more abrasive than a leather strap.

**ozmeath** · 23rd March 06, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Jewddha

Very very cool! I can't say I would want to hang that much metal near The Bits though.

I think it looks wicked. But yeah those linkages do have a certain medieval-torture-hour-vibe. Maybe a leather inner would improve things, esp to hide the mobile phone you've "accidentally" bought to the faire (in case mum calls)...