Sporran Strap

[Iolaus]

Well done that man....I got a comment on a braided strap I made once . The person asked me if the braiding rubs the kilt (Wool kilt) have you any input on that?

I don't think the braiding itself is the problem. I made the strap out of natural hide strapping, so only one side of the leather is finished - the back side is rough. I do notice that when I pull the sporran around to the side, the belt doesn't exactly slide easily.

Giving the idea a little thought though... If you were to take two different belts made of the same leather - one braided and one not - the braided belt would have less surface area in contact with the kilt, so I would imagine it would rub less.

[Big Paul]

Iolaus, great strap! You really should consider making them for sale. I would be interested in one!

I'm in! Put me on the list!! If a list does happen.:-D

[Avonlea22]

Someone was asking about the strap I was wearing in another picture. Here's a clearer shot of the strap. I made it from some plain rawhide strap I got from the Tandy leather store.

Would you be willing to share the exact product name/details with us? I don't have a Tandy Leather store nearby, so I'd have to order online, but I'm not familiar at all with leather goods, so I need some help.

Is it the 1 3/4" x 42 leather strap they have available:

http://www.tandyleather.com/prodinfo...em=17&mitem=26

[Iolaus]

No, that's too wide for a sporran strap.

Its's the Natural Cowhide Strip 1" X 72" #4527-00 on this page. You could probably get away with using the ¾", but your margin for error, when slicing it, will decrease a lot if you do.

As for the hardware - there's a lot out there, pick what you like.

[Avonlea22]

Thank you!

If you do start selling them, I'd be interested too. I'm not sure I'm crafty enough to make my own.