A couple of targes I've made.

**rondo** · 24th December 10, 07:03 PM

If you ever decide to start making these [sporrans and belts too] for members let me know. I'd love to have such fine pieces to wear.

**tyger** · 25th December 10, 05:22 AM

Good looking work, welcome aboard. Keep posting your creations, we like it!

**VaScotsman** · 31st January 11, 11:44 AM

I really admire your work. You either have both lots of patience or experience to do all that beautiful leather design work, or both.

Wondering if you have made any with removeable spikes from the center boss? I am preparing to make my 1st targe and would like to know where I can purchase the spike/boss, or how to make one.

**Mike_Oettle** · 1st February 11, 01:42 PM

Clearly, Mike, you are a man of hidden talents! These targes, and your sporran, are great work.

Brooster, sorry to play the spelling police, but we are not a hoard (that is something stashed away, like a crock of gold coins) – we are the kilted horde!
Regards,
Mike

**MacPruette** · 24th February 11, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by VaScotsman

Wondering if you have made any with removeable spikes from the center boss? I am preparing to make my 1st targe and would like to know where I can purchase the spike/boss, or how to make one.

I am working on my first now with a removable spike. I searched for quite a while trying to find a source for a pre-made spike and boss. The only boss available is a big one that is made for Roman shields. So I made them myself. I made what is called a dishing stump to hammer the sheet brass into to get the shape I wanted. As for the spikes, I am making mine out of 3/8 in brass rod and threading one end and tapering the other. I'll try to get you a few pics up later.