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Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: Slackbunny on February 10, 2013, 11:27:22 am

Title: Leather Armguard
Post by: Slackbunny on February 10, 2013, 11:27:22 am

Just made this leather armguard last night. Its nothing fancy but fits well and is functional. I might add some embellishments to it over time, maybe squirrel fur around the edges or something, but we'll see. Here's the pics.

(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q611/Slackbunny/DSC00642_zps22c8abe1.jpg)
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q611/Slackbunny/DSC00641_zps55ef6d80.jpg)
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q611/Slackbunny/DSC00639_zpsf0b2bbc9.jpg)
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q611/Slackbunny/c6ec781e-127f-4e66-adc8-5784e747c2ff_zpseb61cf89.jpg)

Title: Re: Leather Armguard
Post by: Pat B on February 10, 2013, 01:02:59 pm

"...Nothing fancy...but functional"  isn't that what this is all about!  Well done Slackbunny.  8)

Title: Re: Leather Armguard
Post by: half eye on February 10, 2013, 02:34:31 pm

I'm with Pat on this one, simple and functional is what it's all about. Leather and cordage, nothin to break, outstanding bracer right there
rich

Title: Re: Leather Armguard
Post by: Slackbunny on February 10, 2013, 04:13:23 pm

Was it ever a pain trying to hold it on my arm at the same time as trying to mark where to remove material. I had to break right down and ask my girlfriend for help. She lent me a hand, but rolled her eyes the whole time :P

Title: Re: Leather Armguard
Post by: Pat B on February 10, 2013, 06:00:35 pm

Let her hit her arm with a bow string and you will be able to roll your eyes at her!  ;)

Title: Re: Leather Armguard
Post by: Scowler on February 10, 2013, 08:27:08 pm

Good looking armguard.  So long as it is thick enough you should get many years of use from it.

Title: Re: Leather Armguard
Post by: Hunts with stone on February 13, 2013, 10:24:30 pm

Nice. No more och lol. I saw one made from feather quills that is real neat. Good for hot weather.