Two items today/ Buzz Kidder and Sportkilt

[Norbydog]

Besides the color being questionable, I like the workmanship, and the weight. Plus it's soft.

But it's a far cry from sporran I got from you, Colin.

[Colin]

Besides the color being questionable, I like the workmanship, and the weight. Plus it's soft.

But it's a far cry from sporran I got from you, Colin.

If the colour is really an issue (you may get used to it) that can be fixed. If the workmanship is good than you are ok.

[Norbydog]

Here's the update on this........

My wife's "ladies kilt" was too big. So we sent it back. Can't complain that she has lost some inches.

The sporran issue is different, though. I still was unsure about the color, and I have been trying my darndest to find boots that matched. I found some, in the over $100 range. Too much for my paycheck. I had already decided to get leather hiking boots that are low enough to wear the hose up, and high enough to wear the hose low. Found those, at a good price, but too dark.

I have been scouring my town for brown leather dye for the past month, since I liked the idea of the $16 kilt belt.

Today, I finally found the dye, hidden at a saddle shop. Remember, I live in cowboy country. Moo.

The belt was darker than I hoped, and too dark for the sporran. Just about right for the boots.

With an evil laugh, I seized the sporran and used the leather dye, throwing caution to the wind.

How did it turn out?

Marvelous!!!!!!!!!!!! Ran out and got the boots. Once the leather dye stops stinking, I have my ensemble. And I will take a photo with the leather and the Scottishkilt and post it soon.

[mbhandy]

With an evil laugh, I seized the sporran and used the leather dye, throwing caution to the wind.

How did it turn out?

Marvelous!!!!!!!!!!!! Ran out and got the boots. Once the leather dye stops stinking, I have my ensemble. And I will take a photo with the leather and the Scottishkilt and post it soon.

Just remember to use a polish after the dye to set it so it won't get on your cilt.

MrBill

[Norbydog]

Certainly...that's part of my projects for today.

[Oswulf]

I've got a Buzz Kidder brown sporran on order and have been thinking about dying it a darker brown too. I'd be interested in seeing pictures of how yours turned out. Nearest Tandy store is an hour and a half away so I called them yesterday and had them ship me a 3/4" leather strap and some silver buckles for a sporran strap. I already have plenty of dye in the color I want, and a new pair of brown boots and new wingtips for dressier. Damn accessories are gonna bankrupt me. I also found some WWII Sam Browne belts on ebay that should make a really nifty kilt belt.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEBI%3AIT&rd=1

The first two links are mine , the third is still up for grabs if anyone wants one in black. $20 is the high bid right now. I've already got one in black, but I figured for $20 what the hell.

[Norbydog]

I will post pics ASAP. May not be until Monday.

I will take a close up of the sporran. Sorry, but I will not have a before picture.

Make sure you read my earlier thread about Buzz Kidder and the delay in shipping. They did overnight it, but did not sned the shirt that I was promised. Maybe on back order.

[NewKilt]

Glad the leather dye worked out for you. I've got a Buzz Kidder Country Sporran in black, and really like it. The leather is heavy, yet soft. It's a very roomy sporran - my favorite.

Darrell