kilt – Preindustrial Craftsmanship

I have been wanting to make a few sporrans based on the classic 18th century style. This type, often referred to as a Rob Roy style, is a fairly simple, single pocket design that can have a number of variations. The one I'm making here is from 6 oz full-grain hide and should outlive it's …

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

Mountain dulcimer.

Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.

Higher, more ergonomic table.

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Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.

Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.

Bodhrans.

The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.

The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.

My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.

The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.

Bodhrans.

Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.

A little walnut oil brings out the grain.

My personal favorite (at the moment).

Flame maple neck, walnut rim.

The little table has many miles on it now and doesn’t look this pretty at all. I’m actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.