Leather Creel

[Gudgeon Jim]

My next project is going to be a leather creel as ive a fair bit of 2-3mm cobblers leather here.
Has anyone got a pic of one im after making one similar /style shape to a reed creel and not the pot bellied type which demand an high price.
I will stretch the leather round a ash frame which will make it strong enough to sit on when the grass around the banks is wet.
Any thoughts pics would be appreciated
Jim

[Olly]

I noticed one the other day which took my eye and made me gasp at the price!
It is on ebay - "George Lawrence Tillamook vintgae creel/fishing basket". There is also a "Brady" creel.

[Robbi]

evening GJ, that sounds an ambitious project matey, i'd like to see picture of the build i wish you luck and strong fingers

robbi

[The Sweetcorn Kid]

Good luck with it Jim, I strongly beleive you can make anything you put your mind to

[MGs]

Wow, just seen one of those leather jobs in a Mullock's catalogue, estimate £800-£1200.

Sounds like an interesting project. I'm always fascinated to see all of the different skills forum members have.

[Gudgeon Jim]

If you dont have a go you will never know
And besides it beats watching the crap the tv as to offer

[Robbi]

have you got a link to one i could have a look at ?

[Scott Thompson]

The 19th Century Leather Fishing Creel that fetched £3,300 in the auction at Honiton on 4th August 2010.


There are about 4 leather & wicker mixture creels on ebay at the moment.

[Kevanf1]

Crikey, I'm quivering at the thought of making just a new leather strap (2 actually) for my wicker basket(s).

[Scott Thompson]

And this one http://www.tennants.co.uk/Catalogue/Lots/155689.aspx