A couple of targes I've made.

**Jack Daw** · 23rd December 10, 05:48 PM

Mike, those are not only beautiful targes, but so is the photography. Did you take those pics?

**MacMillans son** · 23rd December 10, 07:59 PM

Those are amazing! Well done!!

If you are ever willing to start taking commissions, please let us know.

And, of course, welcome aboard!!

Brooke

**Azrobert** · 23rd December 10, 08:09 PM

Great work, those are magnificent. Of course, I really like the sporran, it has the correct clan badge for me too!!!

**MacPruette** · 24th December 10, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

Mike, those are not only beautiful targes, but so is the photography. Did you take those pics?

Thanks Steve, I did take those pictures. I did them for the targe website that I am working on. You can see the site and some targe construction pictures at http://www.highlandtarge.com. The site is not finshed yet,

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

Those are amazing! Well done!!

If you are ever willing to start taking commissions, please let us know.

And, of course, welcome aboard!!

Brooke

Brooke, I will be doing that. I have a few different designs already that have yet to make it leather. If there is something in particular that you want though, just let me know. A PM or email is fine.

**Eleazar** · 24th December 10, 01:26 PM

Oh my gosh!

I want those. Great detail. Beautiful work.

**rondo** · 24th December 10, 07:03 PM

If you ever decide to start making these [sporrans and belts too] for members let me know. I'd love to have such fine pieces to wear.

**tyger** · 25th December 10, 05:22 AM

Good looking work, welcome aboard. Keep posting your creations, we like it!

**VaScotsman** · 31st January 11, 11:44 AM

I really admire your work. You either have both lots of patience or experience to do all that beautiful leather design work, or both.

Wondering if you have made any with removeable spikes from the center boss? I am preparing to make my 1st targe and would like to know where I can purchase the spike/boss, or how to make one.

**Mike_Oettle** · 1st February 11, 01:42 PM

Clearly, Mike, you are a man of hidden talents! These targes, and your sporran, are great work.

Brooster, sorry to play the spelling police, but we are not a hoard (that is something stashed away, like a crock of gold coins) – we are the kilted horde!
Regards,
Mike

**MacPruette** · 24th February 11, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by VaScotsman

Wondering if you have made any with removeable spikes from the center boss? I am preparing to make my 1st targe and would like to know where I can purchase the spike/boss, or how to make one.

I am working on my first now with a removable spike. I searched for quite a while trying to find a source for a pre-made spike and boss. The only boss available is a big one that is made for Roman shields. So I made them myself. I made what is called a dishing stump to hammer the sheet brass into to get the shape I wanted. As for the spikes, I am making mine out of 3/8 in brass rod and threading one end and tapering the other. I'll try to get you a few pics up later.