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Armor Making
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:57 am
by Comyn
Where does everyone get their leather from? I was on
Tandyleather last night and the prices looked a little high. If I wanted to get enough leather to start a suit of armor (I assume a Lorca), though any other ideas are welcome - how much should I get, what thickness? I seem to remember 10 OZ? Do I get a double back?
Re: Armor Making
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:36 pm
by Guthrum
I have a lorca that I'm not using any more. If you want it you can have it. It's very think leather which means that it's a bit heavier, but you get the extra protection.
Re: Armor Making
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:06 pm
by Comyn
Sure! I would like to start putting together enough armor to get into some sparring this year sometime (if not Beltaine, then after getting some stuff at Pennsic).
Re: Armor Making
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 6:53 pm
by sabha
Any other places to get leather nearby, or is it solely online now for most of us?
Re: Armor Making
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 12:45 pm
by Faellon
When I did mine a few years ago there were no local places to get leather. I had bought 2 sides from
www.shopforleather.com, which I think is now part of Tandy Leather. Maybe you can also try ebay?
Re: Armor Making
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:15 pm
by Comyn
It appears that shopforleather.com goes to Tandy. I found the
Marshal's Handbook here and it has a ton of information.
Heavy Leather: stiff, oak-tanned leather at least 1/8 inch (3.2mm) thick. Often referred to as belt leather or 11oz. leather.
Do most of you guys use 11oz?
Re: Armor Making
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:17 pm
by Faellon
I used 10-12 oz when I made mine. I made the mistake of wax hardening it and it ended up being too heavy. I think if you use 10-12 oz and water harden it you should be fine.
Re: Armor Making
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:18 pm
by BroganTDB
I made my new armor out of 9 to 10 oz. leather. I water hardened it and it is relatively light and very tough. I’ll be more then glad to help anyone that wants to make such armor. Also, me and Aoughus found a leather place in queens. We make the occasional pilgrimage to buy leather and tools. The prices are decent and they have lots ta choose from.
Inservice,
~Brogan
Re: Armor Making
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:52 am
by Aonghus
you need to read this first if you havent already
http://www.daviddfriedman.com/Medieval/ ... ctImpd.pdf
the closest place to get leather is from a place called veteran leather in queens.
they also sell leather tools and kits cmperable if not better than tandy.
brogan and i have visted there 2 or 3 times.
they are listed in two locations... long island city and astoria..
the astoria location is the ne with the hobby store in it
http://www.veteranleather.com/
give em a call and make sure they are still up and running.