Keeping our impression alive

[Philip cav]

Re: Keeping our impression alive

Here is what I think is the best website that talks about gourd canteens.
www.liv18thc.com/gourdtext.html - 12k. Just do not use paraffin. Use beeswax. They also say use metal bolts to remove the fluff, don't do that . The bolts can get stuck. I would use medium sized arrow heads. Also if you are able to, check out the Book of Buckskining number 2. It talks a little about working with gourds.


Pvt. Philip Brening

[ButtermilkRanger]

Re: Keeping our impression alive

I'm always digging through old flea markets, garage sales, etc. for little nick nacks that I can use. I'm always running across original bits and odds and ends that I can put to good use. I've found several O-ring snaffles, a couple of s-shank loose ring curb bits, and even a nice double rein brass pelham bit. I think I got them all for around $1-$2 each.

[Philip cav]

Re: Keeping our impression alive

Yeah I also look at antique stores for items that I use. At one antique store, I found a reproduction civilian
woolen undershirt for $24! Also there, I picked up a small pillow tick bag . At another antique store, I bought a powder horn for $10. Am I glad I picked that shirt up. It keeps me a whole lot warmer than a cotton shirt.

Pvt. Philip Brening

[Ken Knopp]

Re: Keeping our impression alive

You guys that do your own leather work might be interested in this......an original stitch horse....reasonable too!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-HARNESS-LEATHER-CRAFTING-VISE-STOOL-WORKING-CONDITION-NR-/150726179217?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2317faf991

Ken R Knopp

[Mike_Schramm]

Re: Keeping our impression alive

I found a real nice one in Frederick, Md. I asked the lady in the shop how much and she told me $50 under one condition:

"Which is?"

"Tell me what it is, cause we have no idea."

[Outrider]

Re: Keeping our impression alive

I know of one sitting in a booth at an indoor flea market in Cedartown , Ga with a 45.00$ price tag on it right now. I was going to pick it up but I already have one. If anyone is looking for one, shoot me an email at paddymacster@gmail.com. I would be happy to pick it up for someone but shipping it could be a wee bit problematic. Its pretty amazing how much period horse related stuff is still floating around country flea markets/antique stores and what not.