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    27 minutes ago, battlemunky said:

    You can try Buckleguy.com or Ohiotravelbag.com and see if they have any options. I believe I've seen the warning on nearly all brass though. Why? No earthly idea but I'm sure it has to do with money.

    I actually found the warning on buckelguys page, so that spurred the question in my mind. 
    Il check ohios page as well and see what can be found. Tnx =)

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    37 minutes ago, Steve75 said:

    I started out with the lace maker, and recently acquired the Australian Strander.  Of the two I prefer the Australian Strander.  I feel like I have more control over the cutter as I cut the lace.  The more I use the strander the better I get at controlling it and getting the results I want.  The only other strand/lace cutter I know of is the Osborne No 1000 Lace Cutter https://osborneleathertools.com/product_details.php?pid=439.  

    The Australian Strander. Can you control the thickness of the lace and does it take a lot of thicknesses or preferably only one or two?
    The plasticy one i have is basically only useful on the biggest size with my Veg tanned leather. I would love to be able to make more sizes than just the one.

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    40 minutes ago, thunter9 said:

    i have a 11 hole c.s.osborne bench mount its what bruce is asking 275  i'll  take some pictures the logo is faded and ask 175 depends where you live,   wow sweden  that will run high what do you got to trade lol this might be a chore we'll see how this pans out

     

     

    Hehe... yeah the taxes etc are not exactly a strawberry cake fest. If you look for something to trade for it, perhaps in way of tools or what not, let me know. 
    Lot´s of expenses just now as new furniture etc became a priority, but il be sure to keep an eye out for this further ahead and if you still got it. Nice find =)

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    13 hours ago, krominix said:

    That's hand stitched. All his work is hand stitched.

    Thank you for making me aware. Did not know they made prongs that thin, but found images of it now. If he really stitches like that by hand, i salute the masterwork. Exquisite performance and such details. A detail like that will up the price, and it should.

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    12 hours ago, ScoobyNewbie said:

    Are they just straps then, to connect and support? Not horse reins?

    Not for horses but for armors, bracers, corsets etc.

    7 hours ago, Ed in Tx said:

    Grihm,

    If that is what you are wanting a rein rounder for you may be very disappointed. I don't know how small you are wanting to make the diameter of the item but you might be better off having something made specific to your needs. If you had a piece of steel plate and drilled a couple of holes the diameter you needed and then have the holes beveled it might work better and cost less.

    A rein rounder opens up to allow for larger size material you may not need that if your doing something smaller.

    Just a thought.. I'm basically cheap and always look for an alternative if I can save a buck. 

    Saving where you can is never wrong, and i appreciate all tips and ideas =)

    11 hours ago, bullmoosepaddles said:

    Do you need large diameter rounds? Old style leather belting can be purchased economically in a near round state up to 1/2" or 13 mm. All  you would have to do is sand it smooth and burnish it. May save you some time if the rounds will work. 

    Go well Sir   

    The plan is to become self sufficient in terms of all connected to the craft, even tanning. If the tool is affordable enough and i find a proper use often enough for it, i´l get it. Right now im in the research phase.  

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    11 hours ago, Matt S said:

    I have zero experience with it or any other rein rounder but Weaver sells theirs through the Amazon global store. To the UK it's £190 including shipping and customs fees.

    Sounds good, thank you. Will look in to it.

    7 hours ago, ScoobyNewbie said:

    Why do your reins need to be rounded? When I was a kid, they were always just squared off? Is it a new “thing”? 

    Lol. One a them there new fangelty thangs? 

    It´s for armor and corsets. Also, some items that does not have eyelets inserted receives less stress and tear in the holes if it´s rounded. 

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    6 hours ago, Ed in Tx said:

    Try Bruce Johnson, he sells all sorts of old leather working tools. https://brucejohnsonleather.com/

    One thing I can tell you for sure is they are an expensive tool no matter where you buy one.

    Thank you.

    Yes you start to see that the more times go by. The better tools tend to cost a lot more, but for some of them it really is a noticeable difference. This one i have no experience with but i need to be able to make round reins so... out of options i guess =)

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    Hi and great work there bud =)

    Considering the thickness of the leather, you really did a good job. For a case like that i would not go thicker than 2.5 and vegetable tanned none colored. That one you have takes quite the work so thumbs up for that =)

    If you want to add things to the great model you have already i would say try experimenting with beveling the edges, and if you want to make a more stiff foundation you can try to watershape it ( fleshside ) and then heatgun dry it. Try it first on small pieces, but when you get the hang of it you can make really sharp edges.

    Looking forward to more =)

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    15 hours ago, DV8DUG said:

    Nice job. I'm loving the Sheridan leather tooling on your paultrons. Like a nod to the future(past?) Is that yellow or white acrylic paint in the double lines by the tri-weave border?

    Does the double ranger belt attach to the  cuirass or is it a stand-alone belt for sword and/or axe?

    and finally... LOL,  How man hours do you think you have from start to finish?

    You should change your profile from " Specialty:Armour mostly but no pro. " to " Specialty:Armour. "

    Great work!

    Thank you =)

    In the tri-weave i added a soft copper paint and did a patina run on it to. Was supposed to be gold, but that would not have been fitting for the larp character. The belt is a separate piece and consists of a 10 cm wide base belt with tho 30 mm belts ontop, fastened with massive copper rivets so they wont fall off the base belt when you move. If you look at the side, there is a leather loop with a metal ring in it. That´s for snares or small game when hunting =)

    The time for this from scratch took about 40 hours give or take =) Making the armor plates and cutting them out and all that took about 8 hours so the rest is all with making the details and painting and adding patina etc..and the painstakingly handstitching of the leaf pieces on the shoulders. 7 mm thick leather basically so even with premade holes to stitch in, your fingers will die...many times over :) 

    Aww..haha... thank you for that specialty compliment =) I´l be sure to fix more to add here soon and more armors as well =)

    14 hours ago, Steve75 said:

    Nicely executed.

    Thank you kindly =)

    6 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said:

    Oh dear. You're in trouble now!  :lol:

    Haha... indeed. If you are too busy, i do take commissions ;) 

    4 hours ago, plinkercases said:

    Well its what I wanted at his age so... myabe I make 2!!!

    One to do battle in and one for the fancy evening dinners ;)

    3 hours ago, Sceaden said:

    Stunning work! When I was a young teenager I dreamed of owning a suit of armor... now I just might have to give it a go... 

     

    Thank you and of course you should =) It´s incredible to make bigger items, and who does not need an armor ;)

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    16 hours ago, kiwican said:

    Post a tutorial on the shoes!

     

    16 hours ago, ScoobyNewbie said:

    Yes! Please!

    Will do =)

    20 hours ago, plinkercases said:

    Showed my son.... guess what he wants old Dad to make now.

    Thats a beautifle piece of work. Wow.

    Haha... Awesome =) I´l guide you through it ^^

    Thank you kindly!

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    1 minute ago, DarkGoku said:

    You have a great eye for detail, I look forward to seeing more of your work here:) Truly inspiring B)

    Thank you =)

    As soon as my wolfmask is done i´l post that one as well, and this winter it´s time for viking shoes among other things. Very kind of you to say so :rolleyes:

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    Beautiful tool =)

    We used a similar in the shop some time ago but a modern version. You basically turn the screws to make the thickness you desire, you add the leather from the top and pull it through to thin it on the fleshside ( underside ) and tadaa.. thinner leather. That one looks like you turn the handle to feed the leather through though so this will probably make extremely thorough thickness all over the piece you feed through. Make sure the blades are kept razor sharp and i would recommend you get them sharpened by a professional knifesmith. 

    Awesome find.

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    5 minutes ago, DarkGoku said:

    Is it me or did you add a splattered blood effect on the shoulders? Nice work, I love it:rockon:

    Good eyes ;) I sure did. All items i create has the options of getting a battle worn patina, and in this case i added some smaller blood splatter part from the cuts grit. Thank you for the appreciation =)

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    3 minutes ago, battlemunky said:

    That is a gorgeous piece of work! I can't help but wonder what they will be wearing for pants though.

    The customer was dressed in a form of linen pants, and the belt will ahead be added with a cloth draping around him, open in the front. And also thank you =)

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    3 hours ago, KMJares said:

    I use the Australian strander from Tandy. I'm just a recreational worker but this tool both feels great in my hands and switching out blades are easy. I cant speak on round lace though.

    https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/australian-strander

    Interesting product. I can see a use for it for my basketplans, but if it would be possible to make 50 meter rolls of lace is another thing. I appreciate the tip =)

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