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I want to make a pair of leather vambraces, but I have no idea where to find the leather for it. I got some leather from Michael's (a craft store) but it's in small quantities and I don't think it's vegetable tanned. Any suggestions of where I can find some? If anyone here lives in Pittsburgh, could you point out a specific place?

Dan

Try here their scrap is a great deal for those of us learning http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/

I think Brettun's is out of the heavy veg-tan scrap right now, but he does have some full hides of 6 oz. veg-tan but it is probably to light for vambraces. I use a place out of Memphis, TN. for most of my veg-tan stuff, the name of it is CLPW Leather. They have are running a sale on their single shoulders in various weights right now. Tandy might be a good choice for a one stop shop kind of place. Here are their websites.
http://www.shopforleather.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi

http://www.tandyleather.com/

Terminus, what size and application do you need the vambrace for? I have the unbuckled pieces for vambraces I made Raibeart a while ago, the first set did not fit so I had him send them back so I could make a second pair.

The leather is 12 oz vegetable tanned (thick stuff) and allready cut to shape, it only needs to be strapped. Let me know if interrested, I am looking for a buyer.

Cheers

Chris

All I really need are 2 11"x6" and 2 9"x6" pieces.

Dan

If you wanted I could cut out those pieces you need out of the 12 oz veg tan I mentionned and mail those out to you.

Contact me on e-mail if interested.

Cheers

Chris

Thanks Warclub_33 for the link to CLPW leather.

Their deal on shoulders is sweet. $37 for a single shoulder regardless of thickness (I chose the 10-13 oz). Also picked up a moccasin kit for my little girl ($6.50!!), and some remnant laces and straps, not to mention buckles and rivets.

Shipping for all this was only $7 (from Tenessee to Louisiana).

Like I told the lady in Tandy leather last week. You'd think that with all the hamburgers we eat, leather wouldn't cost so freakn much.

Skillet

Glad I could help Skillet, I am only an hour south of Memphis, so I get to run up anytime I need something, which makes it really nice.

[This message has been edited by warclub_33 (edited 09-02-2002).]

FOr SCA use I personally don't use leather thiner than 10-12 oz. I like my appendeges too much. Just like I won't use anything but steel for hands or joints. It's thicker, but it protects more.

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contact me, I have some leather that you can get. And if you would like I can help you make the patterns. I have other leatherworking supplies which you may need.

Langdon_G@excite.com

I am Baron Langdon who runs the armour workshops no Fridays in Pittsburgh. I will be doing it this Friday and probably next, but it is a week by week schedule. If you have the Althing, or are in touch with anyone in the Barony they can give you my phone number as well.

Langdon

Hi Langdon! Glad to hear from you. I'll call tomorrow to check up on things.

Dan