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Scoobytheoriginal In reply to ??? [2009-04-08 14:29:23 +0000 UTC]

If I would buy 3.2mm leather, could I use rivets with a 7mm stem (and 6mm cap)?
And will it still be able to rotate at the rivet points?
Like when I move my arm up, the spaulder folds together and unfolds when I lower my arm...

I made a test version in cardboard and used paper rivet things, and the folding/unfolding goes perfectly.
Now I want to make sure, when ordering my stuff online, I buy the right things.

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Kiltedninja In reply to Scoobytheoriginal [2009-04-08 18:10:40 +0000 UTC]

you should have no problem having it rotate at the rivet points. ok, first, are you using any stamps? if so that will take down the oz a little. so if you have 3.2 on 3.2=6.4 w/ a 7mm rivet, that's good because you want a little extra stem out when you rivet.
Are you ordering from Tandy Leather Factory? But I say you seem to have everything specked out right.

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Scoobytheoriginal In reply to Kiltedninja [2009-04-09 08:18:07 +0000 UTC]

Thx for the reply.
I was planning on ordering from Le Prevo.
(someone on DA told me about them)
I took a look at the Tandy Leather website, and the prices seem to be double or more than Le Prevo's
So I think I'll stick with them if they can confirm their prices.

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Kiltedninja In reply to Scoobytheoriginal [2009-04-09 17:48:03 +0000 UTC]

It looks like Le Prevo might be better for you since Tandy is in the US are Le Prevo is in your country, lol.

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Scoobytheoriginal In reply to Kiltedninja [2009-04-25 07:06:29 +0000 UTC]

A question about the black dye.
Is it regular dye like the brown one, or some special edge finish?
Can you use a brush to paint the black border?

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Kiltedninja In reply to Scoobytheoriginal [2009-04-25 21:14:23 +0000 UTC]

The brown dye is actually and antique stain, the black dye is just regular dye, and yes I usually use a paintbrush to apply it on the edges.

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Scoobytheoriginal In reply to Kiltedninja [2009-04-26 09:06:21 +0000 UTC]

If the dye is non-alcohol based (called "institutional leather dye"), do you know how I can clean the brush afterwards?

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Kiltedninja In reply to Scoobytheoriginal [2009-04-26 17:19:50 +0000 UTC]

either soak it in water, or toss it. I go through paint brushes all the time, but if I do it like painting style and let it sit in a jar of water right after I can usually dry it off and use it again.

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Poisonapples In reply to ??? [2009-04-06 01:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Whoa! this is amazing! and exactly what i was looking for, an indepth tutorial on leather armour. Thanks for uploading it, you rock!

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Kiltedninja In reply to Poisonapples [2009-04-06 08:45:38 +0000 UTC]

Yeah of course, anytime. I felt I could have been a little more detailed but I'll make others.
Thank you so much!

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