I was given a groundhog (marmot) pelt this week. I made plans for a sporran that will have tassels (a first for me). I was sitting in my den, pondering tassel construction. I leaned back in my chair and let the ceiling fan wash cool air over my heated and frustrated brow. There above me was the solution.
Here is the pull from the controls of the fan.
Since the wife won't let destroy anything in the house without replacing it, I drove to the market to get new pulls. I opted for chrome.
Out of the package, I found the center to be ceramic.
They break quite easily.
I taped up the metal, placed one end into my vice and unscrewed the small end using a vice grip wrench.
I removed the chain (with the locking device inside the cap) and saw that there is ample room for the tip of a fur tassel and the leather thong that will pass through the same opening and connect to the sporran.
Here is the cap without the fur or thong.
The dimensions and weight are ideal for my needs. I plan to construct a sporran based on a design by our member Mike S. I'll show the finished product when done.
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