Wisby, Hourglass finger gaunts & elbows on ebay

CelticWarriors · Post by **CelticWarriors** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:22 pm

Here are the links, mention the archive get free shipping. Email me with any questions.

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mercenary · Post by **mercenary** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:46 pm

Nicely made! If I had $400 to spare, I would definitely pick up a pair.

brucer · Post by **brucer** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:08 pm

Blink. Whups! 2 more sets of Wisby Gauntlets gone! Damn, that was fast. :shock:

Just my plug folks- I have a pair of Clay's hourglass finger gauntlets and they are INCREDIBLE! (yes, I use them for SCA- I took a greatsword shot to the fingers last night- it stung like all get out, but nothing broken or even injured- and they were much better than the egg gaunlets I've used in the past. I do recommend padding them though

and using the finger bucklers) I also have a set of paldrons he did custom for me that are spectacular as well. And you won't deal with a nicer guy or better businessman. I had my stuff IN HAND (not promised, not just shipped, but in my hands) within a week of payment. In fact, when I asked him to make my hourglass gauntlets, he had them done for me in 4 days. That was almost TOO fast :lol:

I'll be doing a more detailed review of the stuff I've gotten from Clay with pictures, but I can't stress enough- if you want finger gauntlets, He's da MAN. And I recommend his other work highly- it's some of the best out there.

Brucer

Klaus the Red · Post by **Klaus the Red** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:37 pm

The elbows are very pretty, but my feeling is that 14 ga. throughout is a little overkill. I mean, your elbow ain't your head, and think of the extra weight. You should be able to get away with 16, esp. since it will be work-hardened, and maybe even 18 for the lames.

CelticWarriors · Post by **CelticWarriors** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:54 pm

You are probably right about the weight, but I had some scrap and figured why not see what I could do with it.

Klaus the Red · Post by **Klaus the Red** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:55 pm

OK, that's fair. Nothing sadder than a potential piece of armor trapped inside a bit of otherwise useless steel trying to get out. Say, how long does it take you to assemble a pair of finger gauntlets (either style) once the parts are done? I have a colleague fixing to make me a set of gauntlet parts but I need to assemble them myself and I haven't a clue how much time to allow.

CelticWarriors · Post by **CelticWarriors** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:45 am

To assemble all the pieces it roughly breaks down like this: finger pieces to leather about 4 hours, assembled pieces to glove about 2 hours and gloves to gauntlets about another 2 hours or so(maybe a little less), this is for the hourglass sets, for the wisbys more time is needed for the pieces of the hand to leather about 3 to 4 hours hours and the cuff pieces about 3 hours, this is assuming all the pieces have been formed and polished etc.. I do know it takes me just at 2 days to make a set of the hourglass and about 3 1/2 days to make a set of wisby, this is based on an 8 hour work day, hope that all helps.

Leo Medii · Post by **Leo Medii** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:32 am

Go to ONE party on a Friday and miss the next round of cool stuff....

It isn't bad enough that I check eBay twice a day to see if any are up!

I'm just taking my squires.....sweet templar motto and crosses....he seems to have left them here too...incredible stuff, and excellent service.

I'm just going to SIT here and not move and keep refreshing the page till the next pair comes up. :twisted:

CelticWarriors · Post by **CelticWarriors** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:35 am

LOL, I plan to have another set up next friday maybe an hourglas set as well, I will send you a pm if you like when I get a set done.

Leo Medii · Post by **Leo Medii** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:15 am

I would kiss your feet. :wink:

Looking for a pair like my squire got last week sans the motto and crosses, his fit like a glove (bad pun).
My wife wants some too! She was jealous.

Perhaps we can work something out on a pair or two?

DAVID01 · Post by **DAVID01** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:07 am

CW, where are you out of? Do you do fix up work so to speak? I traded for a pair of gaunts that with a little work from you, could be awesome.

Thanks,
David

CelticWarriors · Post by **CelticWarriors** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:34 am

Leo I only have the engraving done for one more pair of the templar motto and then another set with "In Nomini Patri" on for the cuffs and I am not sure how long it will take me to get more. I can do plain brass tips, knuckles, trim and bracelet, all the same size as the ones your squire had(btw they were my most beautiful work ever), and I will be glad to cut a deal if you wanted two sets with the mottos I have on hand, I will make them and send a total, roughly between 750 to 800 for both sets, let me know and I will get started on them today.

Leo Medii · Post by **Leo Medii** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 1:39 pm

Had a dinner meeting on Saturday night, and my squire brought your gauntlets.

Please IM me, I'd like to place a bulk order if possible.

Thanks so much!

Murdock · Post by **Murdock** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:04 pm

Why does this awesome stuff always come up for sale when i'm BROKE!!!!!

Klaus the Red · Post by **Klaus the Red** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:40 pm

It's our evil conspiracy to drive you mad (Yo, Clay... he just bought another arming coat. Quick, make some gauntlets.)

brucer · Post by **brucer** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:34 pm

Klaus,

You know, he doesn't just do stuff on ebay- he will sell direct to you- so next time you have some $$, email him. I know exactly how you feel, I watched so many pairs of gauntlets go on ebay that I could not stand it anymore and finally just emailed him directly and bought a pair. Then I commissioned new paldrons... If he made breastplates, I'd be all over that too... :wink:

Clay is NOT the wife's favorite person- but even she admires his stuff.

Give in man! :twisted:

You want those gauntlets, you know you do :lol:

Brucer

Klaus the Red · Post by **Klaus the Red** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:53 pm

It's Murdock what needs 'em, not I. I'll have a pair when I get good enough to make them myself.

Leo Medii · Post by **Leo Medii** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:01 am

Sent you an IM about the gauntlets. Thanks!

Murdock · Post by **Murdock** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:16 am

I don't _need_ em.

I just wanna get some.

I want mine in spring anyway. Soon as my lil finincal crisis is over i'm sending Ken my diposit and such.

Christian H. Tobler · Post by **Christian H. Tobler** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:35 pm

I got one of the two recent pairs of Wisbys. I've become a huge fan of Clay and Lewis' work, as there's no one else producing this quality work at this price point. I also have pair of hourglass gauntlets that I commissioned last year.

The Wisbys I just received show that their game is constantly improving - the shaping on the metacarpal is crisp and beautiful and the whole thing is stoutly constructed without being inordinately heavy.

Well done, once again!

All the best,

Christian

Ceddie · Post by **Ceddie** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:40 pm

Mine are ROCK SOLID! I was hit across the knuckles closest to the fingernails and didn't get so much as a red mark! These work because they are what they look like: armor. And they are the way to go for hand protection.

Sir Thorfinn · Post by **Sir Thorfinn** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:40 pm

I agree, I also have a set of these.
Although I cannot for the life of me understand how the originals only used one buckle to hold them closed, they bell open funny....so I am going to add another buckle.

Thorfinn

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:55 am

So, what do you have in stock still?
I really want to get finger guantlets, but I'm also trying to pay for my wedding and honeymoon. But with all the rave reviews, taking the posted advice to just ask, I have to see what else you may have laying around!

In service... Arthur
arthurfyrd@gmail.com

Gregoire de Lyon · Post by **Gregoire de Lyon** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:30 am

Ceddie wrote:Mine are ROCK SOLID! I was hit across the knuckles closest to the fingernails and didn't get so much as a red mark! These work because they are what they look like: armor. And they are the way to go for hand protection.

How do you have them padded Ceddie?

I have an earlier pair of Clay's hourglass gauntlets and have been hesitant to take a blow with them...

Ceddie · Post by **Ceddie** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:56 am

I cut strips of mouse pad just a bit narrower than the leather for the finger assembly then I just contact cemented them in place and trimmed them so they weren't too long. Getting hit on the tips of the fingers stings a bit but I haven't had any problems with it. It isn't as bad as you might think on the tips.

CelticWarriors · Post by **CelticWarriors** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:17 pm

Instead of starting a new post I decided to reply on this one. I have been out most of last week with the flu but will start work again tomorrow now that I have enough strength to lift a hammer, getting sick sucks, I want to thank all of you who have posted compliments and all the feedback and orders I am receiving you guys are great and I thank each of you greatly you guys are the reasons I am getting better. I am looking at hiring a helper tomorrow or the next day and will in time supply anyone who wants them finger gaunts. Thanks again to everyone--Clay

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:42 am

Please let me know when you get some Hourglass Finger Gauntlets or something in that range! Thanks!
Arthur

Wisby, Hourglass finger gaunts & elbows on ebay

Wisby, Hourglass finger gaunts & elbows on ebay

So, what do you have in stock still?

Please let me know!