04-23-2009, 10:28 PM
I had to re-leather the entire shoulder sections of my lor. seggie after about a month of use, the leather was not good quality and shredded apart.
I ended up cutting down the width of the shoulder plates anyway, as they were too wide for my body size. I used 'Aviation' shears/snips that could cut up to .16 gauge metal...But even then, it was a struggle to cut through...But I got it done without much problem. I think the whole project took me about a week, spread over 2-3 hours about every night.
I will need to re-leather the belly/girdle sections sometime soon...It's finally starting to fall apart, which oddly has held together far better than the shoulders did. I am thinking of removing one section of plate to have the armor end a little higher than it currently is - as bending over is still somewhat uncomfortable with a metal edge poking into my belly...But, that could be solved with the new leather and positioning...Not sure until I make/get time to do it.
The only other gripe with my armor is the hinges are not full length hinges, just a little end rolled over...Which some are now pulling apart. If I could, I would cut all new hinges and replace them (see: that thing about free time), but I also stink at making hinges...So maybe that's why I keep putting it off.
I'd recommend getting a box of Copper roofing nails - they are easy to work with, have a good sized head to hold the leather, and the cut off ends, about 1" or so worth, they can be made into rivets for other parts, as well as belts and such.
I ended up cutting down the width of the shoulder plates anyway, as they were too wide for my body size. I used 'Aviation' shears/snips that could cut up to .16 gauge metal...But even then, it was a struggle to cut through...But I got it done without much problem. I think the whole project took me about a week, spread over 2-3 hours about every night.
I will need to re-leather the belly/girdle sections sometime soon...It's finally starting to fall apart, which oddly has held together far better than the shoulders did. I am thinking of removing one section of plate to have the armor end a little higher than it currently is - as bending over is still somewhat uncomfortable with a metal edge poking into my belly...But, that could be solved with the new leather and positioning...Not sure until I make/get time to do it.
The only other gripe with my armor is the hinges are not full length hinges, just a little end rolled over...Which some are now pulling apart. If I could, I would cut all new hinges and replace them (see: that thing about free time), but I also stink at making hinges...So maybe that's why I keep putting it off.
I'd recommend getting a box of Copper roofing nails - they are easy to work with, have a good sized head to hold the leather, and the cut off ends, about 1" or so worth, they can be made into rivets for other parts, as well as belts and such.
Andy Volpe
"Build a time machine, it would make this [hobby] a lot easier."
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Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
Higgins Armory Museum 1931-2013 (worked there 2001-2013)
(Collection moved to Worcester Art Museum)
"Build a time machine, it would make this [hobby] a lot easier."
https://www.facebook.com/LegionIIICyr/
Legion III Cyrenaica ~ New England U.S.
Higgins Armory Museum 1931-2013 (worked there 2001-2013)
(Collection moved to Worcester Art Museum)
