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2nd December 06, 09:37 AM
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bare kilties
Sorry for the misleading title, folks. It's intended to pique interest. Actually it's bear kilties. My friend Jonathan and I drove up to Tug Hill Trading, where I got my skunk pelt. He's looking to make a badger sporran for his dad for xmas. They didn't have what he wanted but we managed to spend money anyhow. He got some of the leather he'll need.
I managed scored 1/4 of a beautifully tanned elk hide (about 708 sq. ft.) for future projects (i.e., a nice rob-roy style sporran)
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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2nd December 06, 09:42 AM
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 Originally Posted by turpin
... 1/4 of a beautifully tanned elk hide (about 708 sq. ft.) ...
OMG Big elk is BIG!
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2nd December 06, 09:54 AM
#3
What did you have to pay for the Skunk?
MrBill
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2nd December 06, 03:05 PM
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Good pair of kilts, there, but the bear seems uninterested 
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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2nd December 06, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by wsk
OMG Big elk is BIG!
Should have been 7-8 sq. ft. Fat fingers and poor QC.
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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2nd December 06, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mbhandy
What did you have to pay for the Skunk?
MrBill
I paid $40 for it. I have since seen them on ebay for $20. I'm Looking for a good badger with feet and claws now. I've seen them for nywhere from $55 to $150.
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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2nd December 06, 06:07 PM
#7
I've never heard anything but good about elk hide...supposed to be soft, strong and supple. Sounds like excellent sporran material. Guess that the journey to the trading post enhances the whole sporran making eperience...nothing like picking it out yourself.
Now...did you haggle or just pay the asked price?
You've got to keep your haggling in practice, you know.
Best
AA
Last edited by auld argonian; 2nd December 06 at 06:53 PM.
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2nd December 06, 06:15 PM
#8
They are so nice there I have a tough time haggling - it's a small operation and I like to support it. That being said, if their pelts are twicw the cost of ones I can get elsewhere, I need to think on that. I also bought some xmas gifts as well, so they made out.
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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2nd December 06, 06:26 PM
#9
You all might try the Moscow hide and fur company in Idaho. Do a Goggle and check out what they have, I've always gotten very good leather products from them for decent prices.
Chris.
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5th December 06, 10:04 PM
#10
Where is that wonderful sounding place?....I might need to find it on my next trip up there.
John
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