greave pics

audax · Post by **audax** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:24 pm

This pair is available for immediate shipping. I can add the straps very easily. $75

Torvaldr · Post by **Torvaldr** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:38 pm

Very nice. You are doing good work there.

audax · Post by **audax** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:56 pm

Torvaldr wrote:Very nice. You are doing good work there.

Thanks. Big compliment coming from you.

Torvaldr · Post by **Torvaldr** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:58 pm

You're welcome. Nice lines, smooth contour, good coverage. How are you hardening them?

audax · Post by **audax** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:00 pm

Torvaldr wrote:You're welcome. Nice lines, smooth contour, good coverage. How are you hardening them?

Soak and bake.

I may start using a Titebond glue mixture.

Owyn · Post by **Owyn** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:02 pm

Those look excellent.

Glad you finally got photos up - I've been looking forward to seeing these. What weight leather are you using?

ARMOURER ERIC · Post by **ARMOURER ERIC** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:15 pm

Owyn,

Did the legs arrive yet?

Eric

audax · Post by **audax** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:30 pm

Owyn wrote:Those look excellent. Glad you finally got photos up - I've been looking forward to seeing these. What weight leather are you using?

It is 12-14 oz saddle skirting.

Frankly, some of this hide is closer to ten ounce but I'm not using those parts for armour until I get a glue mixture put together.

shamrockarmoury · Post by **shamrockarmoury** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:03 am

Hey Audax

Would you be interested in a trade :?:

I will me you some stainless knees cups to put on some of your greaves, for a trade on a set of your greaves.

Jackie

audax · Post by **audax** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:21 am

shamrockarmoury wrote:Hey Audax

Would you be interested in a trade I will me you some stainless knees cups to put on some of your greaves, for a trade on a set of your greaves.

Jackie

PM sent.

Amanda M · Post by **Amanda M** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:39 am

I'd also like to trade for a pair of greaves for the hubby.

audax · Post by **audax** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:13 pm

Isabella E wrote:I'd also like to trade for a pair of greaves for the hubby.

YOu got it. Let me know when you are ready.

Amanda M · Post by **Amanda M** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:15 pm

I can start a design for you now but if you're going to Pennsic I won't be able to deliver it til after you're home.

audax · Post by **audax** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:26 pm

Isabella E wrote:I can start a design for you now but if you're going to Pennsic I won't be able to deliver it til after you're home.

Not going to Pennsic. Work and all that happy crappy. Meh...

We can get started whenever you want.

Not sure what color you'd want for your husband, but the black pair above is ready to go, I just need to add some straps.

If his shin is @ 12-13 inches long these should fit. Unless he's got soccerballs or toothpicks for calves.

Amanda M · Post by **Amanda M** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:29 pm

He's a giant. 6'5 280lb. I'd have to measure his calves but he has tree trunks for legs. Anyhow want to email me? That way I can start working on a design for you without cluttering up our pms.

silkbanners@gmail.com

Stonekeep · Post by **Stonekeep** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:22 pm

audax wrote:
Owyn wrote:Those look excellent. Glad you finally got photos up - I've been looking forward to seeing these. What weight leather are you using?

It is 12-14 oz saddle skirting.

Frankly, some of this hide is closer to ten ounce but I'm not using those parts for armour until I get a glue mixture put together.

Hey Audax,

It costs a little more, but for what you are doing it would come out ahead buying double backs. You prob have no use for the belly and shoulders you get from a full hide.

audax · Post by **audax** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:40 pm

Stonekeep wrote:
audax wrote:
Owyn wrote:Those look excellent. Glad you finally got photos up - I've been looking forward to seeing these. What weight leather are you using?

It is 12-14 oz saddle skirting.

Frankly, some of this hide is closer to ten ounce but I'm not using those parts for armour until I get a glue mixture put together.

Hey Audax,

It costs a little more, but for what you are doing it would come out ahead buying double backs. You prob have no use for the belly and shoulders you get from a full hide.

Most excellent advice. I'll do that when i buy my next hide. I hate "wasting" leather. I usually find some use, just not for hardening into armour.

Charles Alexander · Post by **Charles Alexander** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:40 am

First review -

My pair of greaves from audax arrived. Well formed, solid, and nice looking.

I would recommend her as a leather armorer and look forward to seeing more of her work.