Kilt belt

**BCAC** · 22nd October 12, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by Lyle1

As to the new kilt straps, are you thinking of sticking with the F-B style or of using buckles? I have the same strap you are wearing in your photograph (and possibly the same sporran, but in mixed black and brown leather). I thought about having another strap/belt made in that style for a fur sporran that I bought, but I could not find anyone locally to make it, and then I found a braided belt that I liked. I think a little tooling on a sporran belt would be very nice.

Lyle,
I think that flyrod was talking about KILT straps and you're confusing that with SPORRAN straps/belt.

**tulloch** · 22nd October 12, 08:11 AM

Very, very nice. Thanks for posting those.

**Nile** · 22nd October 12, 10:45 AM

I like your belt Brad; outstanding craftmanship. I think brown was a great choice for color and it sets off the design nicely.

I really find your sporran strap interesting. Did you make it or purchase it separately (or did it come with the sporran)? I like the fastening system; it won't scratch the leather seat in my car like the buckle on my sporran belt does.

**Downunder Kilt** · 22nd October 12, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Nile

I like your belt Brad; outstanding craftmanship. I think brown was a great choice for color and it sets off the design nicely.

I really find your sporran strap interesting. Did you make it or purchase it separately (or did it come with the sporran)? I like the fastening system; it won't scratch the leather seat in my car like the buckle on my sporran belt does.

The sporran strap/belt that you are referring to, is Fergusson Britt's standard strap that comes with his sporrans, which can be ordered thru the Scottish Tartans Museum (see box of XMarks partners at top of page)

**Alan H** · 22nd October 12, 01:36 PM

Wow...gorgeous workmanship. Love it!

**flyrod6057** · 22nd October 12, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

The sporran strap/belt that you are referring to, is Fergusson Britt's standard strap that comes with his sporrans, which can be ordered thru the Scottish Tartans Museum (see box of XMarks partners at top of page)

Yes, it's a Ferguson Britt sporran strap. I selfishly declare my intent to shamelessly rip off the design for any future sporran straps I feel compelled to make! Awesome design; nothing is as versatile.

**kiltedjoss** · 22nd October 12, 12:30 PM

Very cool! Great work.

**flyrod6057** · 22nd October 12, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by BCAC

Lyle,
I think that flyrod was talking about KILT straps and you're confusing that with SPORRAN straps/belt.

Yes, I was speaking of kilt straps versus a sporran strap, but now that I think about it....why not a tooled sporran strap? I may just do that for an upcoming project. I love the look of tooled leather, so I may give it a shot. As my da says: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

Thanks to the rabble for all of the wonderful comments. You guys put a smile on my face. And Tobus: more pics will be forthcoming.

Regards,

Brad

**Tobus** · 23rd October 12, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by flyrod6057

Yes, I was speaking of kilt straps versus a sporran strap, but now that I think about it....why not a tooled sporran strap?

I've been wanting to do the same thing (well, actually, have my wife do it, since she's the master leather tooler). But every time I mention it to her, she rolls her eyes and says that a sporran strap is just too narrow to do any decent tooling on. It's OK for some basic border stamping (like a row of shell stamps) along the edges, but actual tooling would be difficult. If it's about 3/4" wide to begin with, and you have to leave a border on it, you're only left with a very narrow strip to work on. And on a narrow piece like that, you'll get distortion from the stamping.

This isn't to say it can't be done. But she just doesn't think it's worth messing with. So I continue to walk around with an unadorned sporran strap, lol.