Historical Targe - Leather or no?

[Erikm]

When you make your targes,were do you get your leather for the back straps?
Trying to find some wide leather,but seem to can't find it anywere.

like this http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/t...ighlight=targe

Super nice targe by the way

[Farlander]

When you make your targes,were do you get your leather for the back straps?
Trying to find some wide leather,but seem to can't find it anywere....

You can try your local horse tack shop, but as you say, the straps are a little wider than what you might typically find. A leather belt from a thrift store might do the job. If all else fails, check out Tandy Leather.