Once again I, too, am amazed at the talent on this forum. That is a beautiful example of metal smithing, something that I thought had become a lost art.
The pipes are calling, resistance is futile. - MacTalla Mor
I wondered about using motorcycle braided wire as a sporran strap, although wear may be problem. Plain would be good but you can even get colours:
The 'Eathen in his idleness bows down to wood and stone,
'E don't obey no orders unless they is his own,
He keeps his side arms awful,
And he leaves them all about,
Until up comes the Regiment and kicks the 'Eathen out.
I wondered about using motorcycle braided wire as a sporran strap, although wear may be problem. Plain would be good but you can even get colours:
I would advise against it, having used it in the past on the motorcycle, to my mind anyway it would tear up the wool of you kilt, the wee pieces fray very easily and could cause lots of problems.
Dave: Thanks for letting us see your craftsmanship close-up at Woodland last weekend. Post pictures of your work here and the lust becomes nearly palpable.
Originally Posted by Courtmount
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