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Offline E. Jensen

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Arm Guard (WIP)
« on: September 08, 2015, 08:58:33 pm »
I haven't posted a ton lately, maybe because I haven't done much archery related anything lately.  That happens when the semester starts . . .

But I have been slowly working on a new arm guard.  Just a quick project . . .  that has probably eaten up 25-35 hours.  So far. 

Let me tell you, getting the curve right to fit the cone that is my arm was a real pain.  Them horse leather being really stiff, and accounting for the suede liner that I'll glue on later, did not help.

The fittings are forged from 3/32 stainless steel.
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Offline E. Jensen

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2015, 08:59:43 pm »
Here is a close up of the first prototype ring I did.  I guess you could even call it a staple?  Looks sketchy maybe but its in there tight, not going anywhere, especially after the liner is glued on over the prongs.
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Offline E. Jensen

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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2015, 09:00:36 pm »
Maybe another 10,000 hours with the brush and it'll be done and ready for the liner to be glued on.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2015, 09:22:40 pm »
Nice tooling and interesting lacing hoops.
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2015, 09:52:59 pm »
You did a really nice job on it.
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Offline Knoll

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2015, 10:01:29 pm »
That armguard-in-process is some kinda cool!
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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2015, 11:25:52 pm »
Interesting how you did the loops, and excellent tooling! 
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2015, 06:02:25 am »
Looking good. Nice work for sure. :)
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2015, 06:25:57 am »
That's going to be spectacular when it's all done.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2015, 08:01:29 am »
Sweet
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Offline E. Jensen

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2015, 12:52:54 pm »
Slow but sure wins the race
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Offline E. Jensen

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« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2015, 06:40:17 pm »
 ;D
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2015, 09:07:22 pm »
That's freaking awesome looking Jensen!
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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2015, 09:07:04 am »
Very inspiring work!
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Offline Ranasp

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Re: Arm Guard (WIP)
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2015, 11:30:11 am »
Niiiiiiice!
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