Brass Cantle 18th Century Sporrans

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Brass is probably your best choice for a cantle, Copper is too soft, steel too heavy. Brass also silver plates nicely and engraves easily.

The catch on my brass cantle sporran is spring loaded.

[Tattoo Bradley]

The catch on my brass cantle sporran is spring loaded.

I'd (as I'm sure others) would love to see pictures of yours!

[Scully]

I was thinking that I could start with flat sheet stock brass. I would take a bending brake and fold it to 90 deg. I found a shrinker/stretcher for $89 that should do the job. I will practice on some scrap aluminum from work before I try on the brass though.
That drawing on the catch types is great for me. I think one of those would be better than what I had in mind.
I don't have the tools to press the halves out (stamping press) and I will have to see how smooth I can get the metal after shrinking the radius. However this will have to wait until after the holiday before I can get started.

Scully

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'd (as I'm sure others) would love to see pictures of yours!

My scanner is dead, but if I email you a couple of photos perhaps you could post them for all to see?

[Bugbear]

My scanner is dead, but if I email you a couple of photos perhaps you could post them for all to see?

I'm not sure how much help I could be, MacMillan of Rathdown, because I am only able to use the X Marks gallery to post my pictures, but I would be glad to help you if I am able.

[Tattoo Bradley]

My scanner is dead, but if I email you a couple of photos perhaps you could post them for all to see?

Sure thing. My email address is in my profile.