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Offline Cameroo

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Arm Guard - A couple more on the go
« on: January 16, 2011, 09:15:02 pm »
So I had some time to kill this afternoon and had the urge to "create", so I thought I'd try my hand at doing some leatherwork.  I bought a bunch of carving/stamping tools from Tandy a while ago and had not used them yet, so I figured I'd have a go at trying to do some tooling on a new arm guard.  At first I was making it for my dad to go along with the bow that I gave him for Christmas, but I think it turned out so nice, he'll have to use my old one  >:D

I didn't think to start taking pictures until after the tooling was done, but there are a few pictures showing what I used and the progression as I stained the leather.  I still have to put a sealer on it and then install the boot hooks and elastic cord, so I'll add another pic once it's totally done.  I think it turned out pretty good for going into it blind, not having tooled or stained leather before.

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Offline NTD

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Re: Arm Guard
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 09:16:13 pm »
Nice work Cam.
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Re: Arm Guard
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2011, 09:17:11 pm »
You can see how much the leather stretched from the tooling compared to the pattern on the second pic here
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Re: Arm Guard
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2011, 09:40:29 pm »
Oh man that is awesome.... :o Very nice.  :) I like it a lot.
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Re: Arm Guard
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2011, 10:10:18 pm »
Holy cow, Cam... that turned out stunning! Wanna make me one??! I think, however, you'd better make some progress on that basement reno, before Kelli rips you a new one!! :D :D ;)
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2011, 10:23:25 pm »
that's stupendous
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Re: Arm Guard
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2011, 10:33:13 pm »
Thanks guys!

Adam, I'll trade you for a warbow  ;) Er what? ha ha  You're probably right though.  Me saying "I need to get some materials" is only going to work for so long, and I think she's getting sick of hearing excuses.  I got a couple days before her parents let me use their truck to get lumber/drywall, so I figured I'd get some hobby time in yet while I could!

I just realized I'm low on those boot hooks, this is going to have to be finished another day.
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Offline Keenan

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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2011, 10:36:10 pm »
Wow  :o :o :o  Sign me up! Please ;D
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2011, 11:01:07 pm »
 Man, that is SWEET looking. Can you sleep, not giving it to you dad?  ;)
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 12:49:59 am »
 Fine looking work. Good inspiration. Thanks !  '  Frank
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2011, 05:17:19 pm »
That is great looking work.
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« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2011, 12:13:59 am »
You done a fine job Cameroo.
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Offline NTD

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« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2011, 12:41:41 am »
When are ya gonna start taking orders Cam?  I'm still using one of those cheapie walmart camo jobies.
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Re: Arm Guard
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2011, 07:54:55 am »
Thanks again guys.

Nate, I can make you one, I'm just not sure how soon it will get done.  I'm about to start a big project - rebuilding my basement that was flooded last summer.  So I may be tied up for a while.  I've been putting it off far too long (just ask my girlfriend!!)

But that will give you lots of time to think about what you can trade for it :)
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Re: Arm Guard
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2011, 09:28:33 am »
Beautiful work.
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