Wood cantle?

**jordanjm** · 11th February 08, 04:52 PM

The one shown was to plain, but it was a good idea. There are possiblities.

**OFCJAX** · 11th February 08, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by jordanjm

The one shown was too plain, but it was a good idea. There are possiblities.

That was my thinking as well.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 28th April 08, 04:34 PM

Are we that desperate to find good cantles? Neat idea, but I am kicking myself I never learned jewelry making.

**RobertParker** · 29th April 08, 06:29 PM

I certainly like the concept, though as many have said, the execution on that one was poor. I'm thinking nice dark walnut on a dark brown leather hunting style sporran. Carved certainly, steamed maybe...depends on how much figure there is in the grain in the first place. Perhaps some antler tip accents for a couple of tassels, but not too many; the wood would be the center piece. As far as thickness, I don't think it would really be an issue. Most sporran cantles are 3/8" thick if you include the top where it is angled back...that's plenty thick for good hardwood. It ain't like you're gonna use it for a weapon. That's why you wear your sgian dubh!

**LadyGriffin** · 29th April 08, 08:26 PM

I tried the link and I just cannot get it to work.
Can anyone give me suggestions?

http://www.accesswave.ca/~lydiahedge...d%20Repair.htm

I just get a blank screen with "done" at the bottom.

My Father is a Master woodworker, and does incredible scroll saw work. I have been thinking of having him design a few Cantles but needed one to show him first.
Help!

Julie

**robthehiker** · 29th April 08, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by ladygriffin

I tried the link and I just cannot get it to work.
Can anyone give me suggestions?

http://www.accesswave.ca/~lydiahedge...d%20Repair.htm

I just get a blank screen with "done" at the bottom.

My Father is a Master woodworker, and does incredible scroll saw work. I have been thinking of having him design a few Cantles but needed one to show him first.
Help!

Julie

The original link worked for me but the one you quoted did not. Try this http://www.accesswave.ca/~lydiahedge...d%20Repair.htm

**HeathBar** · 13th January 09, 07:49 AM

I know I'm bringing back an old thread, but I was wandering if anyone attempted anything. I began thinking about alternatives, during a thread discussing 18th century brass cantles. I agree that the cantle from the link in OP looked "slapped" together. I think with the right attention to detail, wood could be used. Does anyone know if there is any historical use of wood in sporran making?