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Offline adb

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Arm Guards
« on: December 01, 2013, 01:51:00 pm »
Howdy all. I haven't done any leather work for a long time. I've missed it, so I've been a busy boy over the last couple weeks. I made a bunch of leather arm guards. Here are some pics...

If anyone wants details on each piece, just ask. Each one is unique. Various insert materials... stingray, ostrich, beavertail, cobra, python...

I'm looking for staves in trade. Osage or yew.
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Offline adb

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2013, 01:52:04 pm »
Couple more...

All are lined with soft suede... either tan or dark brown.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2013, 02:21:51 pm »
How about billets, Adam? I have both osage and yew, all well seasoned. I've had my old arm guard for many years and it might be time to retire it.  ;)
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline adb

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2013, 02:30:15 pm »
Send me pics of what you've got, Pat. I'm open to billets.

Offline Pat B

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2013, 02:57:30 pm »
I'll get a few pics for you. I can post them here or send me your email address.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline adb

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2013, 03:09:54 pm »
Sent you a PM Pat.

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2013, 03:17:43 pm »
Those are very fine examples of leatherwork, buddy.  Thanks for showing them off!
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2013, 05:06:42 pm »
Very nice Adam! Wish I had what you were looking for.

Jon

Offline toomanyknots

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2013, 08:43:40 pm »
Nice work!
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 the upper part is pressed down,
 the lower part is raised up,
 the part that has too much is reduced,
 the part that has too little is increased."

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Offline artcher1

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2013, 08:57:12 pm »
Man, that's some nice leather work there! I don't need an arm guard anymore because a  permanent crook in my elbow from shooting these selfbows, but if I had what you needed I'd trade you anyhow. Again, super nice man!     Art

Offline Thesquirrelslinger

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Re: Arm Guards
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2013, 01:22:30 pm »
Wow.
that is AMAZING leatherwork.
Nice job man!
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