Leather question.

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Fri Apr 26, 2002 9:32 am

This really isnâ€™t about armor but I thought this might be the best place on the board to ask this. I am looking to make a rapier belt for myself and have the fitting I want but I am not sure what weight leather I should use. Also should I treat the leather before I add the fittings? Anyone got some advice?

Thanks

Flonzy

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Cheap garb is as bad as plastic armor.

Ivar · Post by **Ivar** » Fri Apr 26, 2002 9:53 am

You should use 8/9 oz veg tanned leather. YOu shouldn't need to treat the leather with anything, but periodically you will need to clean the leather with saddle soap.

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Ivar Bloodhand, Norsetrader Arms
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James B. · Post by **James B.** » Fri Apr 26, 2002 10:19 am

Ivar

Thanks for the info. Thats exactly what I wanted to know. BTW your quote made laugh hard.

Flonzy

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Cheap garb is as bad as plastic armor.