MoD Culloden Cantle - bag attachment points question

**MacCathmhaoil** · 10th August 16, 02:56 PM

Try your local fabric or craft stores, I found them at one shop that specializes in leather sewing supplies. Another option are military surplus or outdoor stores.

**CypherMagnum** · 10th August 16, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by MacCathmhaoil

Try your local fabric or craft stores, I found them at one shop that specializes in leather sewing supplies. Another option are military surplus or outdoor stores.

MacCathmhaoil, thanks for the reply; however, there is a specific fastening system this cantle uses that is the reason for my query. One can not use standard sewing techniques without drilling holes into the cantle. I'd like to use the existing mounting hardware if at all possible. ;)

**Downunder Kilt** · 10th August 16, 04:14 PM

!8 mm metal snap fasteners are the items used by most persons who are replacing bags on the MoD culloden style cantles. They are sold as 2 on a card at places such as JoAnnes in the USA.

Cheers

**MacCathmhaoil** · 10th August 16, 04:16 PM

I realize the mounting hardware on these is a particular type, I've had one since 1974. As I said they are available at leather and fabric sewing shops.

**CypherMagnum** · 11th August 16, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by MacCathmhaoil

I realize the mounting hardware on these is a particular type, I've had one since 1974. As I said they are available at leather and fabric sewing shops.

MacCathmhaoil, My apologies - I somehow misread what you posted into using leather sewing materials to attach the cantle, which was not at all what you said. Between your and Downunder's assistance, I have precisely what I need. Thank you, and again, my apologies.

**OC Richard** · 11th August 16, 06:31 PM

The cool thing is that you can switch out different bags, as long as the bags are made with the female sides of the snaps sewn into them.

Here's one with the original bag open so that you can see how the female sides of the snaps are secured in the leather

**Luke MacGillie** · 16th August 16, 05:43 AM

My cantle came without snaps as well. The bag simply has holes punched in it that are stretched to pop over the studs.

Im getting ready to make a new bag, and I plan to take the studs out, and drill holes in between where each stud was press fit into the cantle, and then use leather lace to attach bag to cantle.