DIY cantles?

[Bluescelt]

I like the idea of using "found" materials to use in projects. Jhokin posted a shot of my cantle. It's front is an old junkshop brass tray. the fasteners are brass flathead screws soldered into lamp supply half brass balls. The internet allows for all kinds of possibilities. If you can visualize what you want to make, you can (with enough research) find suitable materials to use. My latest idea for the next cantle will be a brass cantle that will be silver plated for dress. I need to research the plating costs first though. I found a local plating shop that does custom work so it may be within reason. Wildrover, you can adapt any metal ornament with a drill , thread tap and a threaded stud to become a fastener. It makes for all kind of possililities. If you use stainless steel fasteners, you can buff them out to a chrome-like finish. You can end up with a unique cantle using socket or hex head screws! A real industrial look. Hmmmmmm. Now you've got me thinking......

[wildrover]

You can end up with a unique cantle using socket or hex head screws! A real industrial look. Hmmmmmm. Now you've got me thinking......

Exactly !