My latest targe

**MacPruette** · 30th March 11, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

I used a steel nail that smaller than the tacks. Problem with pulling and replacing the ones that are bent is that there is now a scar in the leather...

Scarring the leather is probable. You can always re stain the scarred areas and call them battle scars sustained against the Anglish.

**Nighthawk** · 30th March 11, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Mike P

Scarring the leather is probable. You can always re stain the scarred areas and call them battle scars sustained against the Anglish.

Aye, ye make a good point, sir!

**MacPruette** · 13th April 11, 11:16 PM

So I have finished up all major portions of this project. Not everything went according to plan, but it still turned out pretty nice I think.

**tripleblessed** · 14th April 11, 12:55 AM

I am at a loss for words to express my amazement!!! I've started five posts,
none of is eloquent enough. FANTASTIC!!

**Eleazar** · 14th April 11, 05:54 AM

Stuning!

I can't imagine taking that into battle though, wouldn't want it to get dinged up.

That is a work of art, that is. Well done indeed!

**T-Bone** · 14th April 11, 06:21 AM

Wow!!!

**MacPruette** · 14th April 11, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Eleazar

Stuning!

I can't imagine taking that into battle though, wouldn't want it to get dinged up.

Aye, only as a last resort. I mostly make these for the art of it. They are fully functional though.

**Nighthawk** · 23rd May 11, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Mike P

Aye, only as a last resort. I mostly make these for the art of it. They are fully functional though.

Wow!! Somehow, I missed the pics of the finished product... That came out beautifully! I love the 3 different color tones! And if you don't mind me asking, where do you get your nails? I've used furniture nails, which look nice enough, but the ones that you've gotten are beautiful!

**billmcc** · 23rd May 11, 09:18 PM

Definitely a work of art!

**MacPruette** · 23rd May 11, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

And if you don't mind me asking, where do you get your nails? I've used furniture nails, which look nice enough, but the ones that you've gotten are beautiful!

Thanks Nighthawk, this targe is hanging in my office at home for now. It's really kinda of addictive making these things. I'm starting to think about new designs and getting an itch to start a new project.
As for the nails, they are all "old brass" finish upholstery nail. I ordered them from a online upholstery wholesale outlet. They have many dome and shank sizes to choose from. I'll look them up and send you a link.