Renaissanceman
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Spoke with them a few weeks ago, said they were slammed with Ebay orders.
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I like it, planned out with room for change. Noticed a while back someone was using PVC pipe. I believe it was layered/angled and hung on a wall. Curious if anyone is using this type system and could share plans/pictures?
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I would also agree about phoning in orders, instead of web purchasing. I haveheard doing business with any company you are better off calling. Web order shipping prices are almost always more expensive. ASK THEM what shipping will be. You will see quite a difference. Hope it helps
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Hi Tboyce, I have used both and have found that the water based don't stand up as well. I use Barge on most pieces. Hope this helps? The Renman
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Have to agree with Eaglestroker, Pig split is soft and durable.
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Chief, Same here, I was asking him that I use a lot of barge (with dyes you mentioned also) on projects, mostly linings and he suggested using some Aussie, because my hands have been cracking. I guess we are "a hide" just like the Veg tan we work with..lol.
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A little off topic, was in my local Tandy shop recently and the Manager mentioned that he even uses Aussie as a hand lotion. and puts on before he dyes/works with glue. Never used it myself these ways. Curious if any others have? RenMan
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I have tried a lot of adhesives on various projects. Have to agree with Matt T, Barge the best.
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I would have to suggest www.blackriverlaser.com They make sturdy acrylic templates at a reasonable price.
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Kevinp, Thanks for clearing up the mystery. Looking forward to seeing the pictures.
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Quick question to the group. I have been making bracers/gauntlets for a few years now and curious what is the difference with them and Vambraces? Is it the length, style or cut? Any comments welcome Renman
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Hi there, I agree, American Leather Direct (leather is quality). Also try ohiotravelbag.com (lots and lots of all kinds of hardware). Good luck RenMan
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I second BRL. Quality templates and Joyce is great to work with.
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Medieval Joker Custom Leather Armor Completed
Renaissanceman replied to Prince's topic in Historical Reenactment
Prince, Your work is truly inspiring/mad respect...Curious are any of your pieces featured in movies, TV, etc.? If so would like to know (if you don't mind). Thanks for sharing RenMan -
Greetings, Very nice carving/tooling. If I may suggest adding eyelets to the lace holes and adding a lining. Just a thought. Keep up the good work.
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I do have the P35. Uses 3/8"/10mm #356 by Arrow. Doesn't give a count on box cost approx. $11. Zack's also sells these. Have used it on 8-OZ leather goes through no problem. Hope this helps?
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Hey Leaherbaron, Great tip,thanks for sharing..
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Sorry about link...Not sure about the nevaclog. I have the Arrow and it works well (imho).
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Try this one, www.zachwhite.com just type stapler in search.
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Amazing as usual. Was this armor made for a movie/commercial/other?
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I agree with northmount, air brush bottles are great. Check out http://www.tcpglobal.com they have a large selection.
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Putting bees wax on your punches makes them cut better and easier to remove leather from inside the punch, also for smaller punches (say 1/16") use a thin needle to clear out leather. For threading a needle, use a flat mallet to smash down lace/thread, works very well on waxed thread.
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If you want a more permanent pattern, check out http://www.blackriverlaser.com Joyce is great to work with.