10-05-2004, 04:43 AM
I'm looking into making my own caligae and balteus. I found the nice tutorials and hardware made by Robert Norton, but have some questions on leather costs. I don't really know what good prices are, but this site was recommended in the suppliers I found this site: www.twleather.com/sides.htm which seems to have the lowest prices, but at 3.50 a square foot, 20+ per piece its a bit pricey, since I'd need two weights. Are they typical prices? Are there cuts thats better suited, especially for the belt? A kit would be nice, I remember seeing one for caligae on rlqm.com, I asked for more details and some pictures but never really heard back, and now I see they're gone from the site. Are there any other kits available? <p></p><i></i>
