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by theowl
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:14 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: New sword, new scabbard, old by-knife.
Replies: 17
Views: 7647

New sword, new scabbard, old by-knife.

I was at Socal Swordfight this past weekend, both as a vendor and a student. Before setting up I ran over to the Albion table and grabbed this sword before Mike even had a chance to display it. I made the scabbard for it last night/today, and integrated my Helle viking that I've been using as a by-k...
by theowl
Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:40 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Darksword scabbard restain
Replies: 9
Views: 4278

Re: Darksword scabbard restain

Nicely done!
by theowl
Mon Jan 02, 2023 12:10 am
Forum: Non-Tolkien Rangers
Topic: Modern Camo Hunting Cloak
Replies: 15
Views: 6080

Re: Modern Camo Hunting Cloak

I saw your post on reddit! Very awesome, especially how it converts to a shelter.
by theowl
Fri Dec 23, 2022 5:38 am
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: New buckler
Replies: 5
Views: 2937

New buckler

In my workshop I had a shield boss that had some rust/pitting, as well as a leather buckler body that was left in the wax too long and got some weird scorch marks on the front. Today I decided to not let them go to waste and made myself a new buckler. I cut a star design out of some green oil tan an...
by theowl
Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:35 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: MERF Random Adventure Pictures
Replies: 545
Views: 410230

Re: MERF Random Adventure Pictures

I do love a foreboding dark forest.
by theowl
Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:32 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Some LOTR inspired leather goods.
Replies: 23
Views: 31516

Re: Some LOTR inspired leather goods.

I'm glad this got resurrected I didnt see this post before now....great work Allen! second this, WOW! I have seen it before but it's a long time since I saw that leather armor top you made, it's beautiful though, and for some reason it just cries out "hobbit" to me? possibly because it's ...
by theowl
Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:10 am
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Some LOTR inspired leather goods.
Replies: 23
Views: 31516

Re: Some LOTR inspired leather goods.

Definitely had nothing to do with those holsters.
by theowl
Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:30 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Waxed Canvas Bedroll/Hammock
Replies: 16
Views: 6672

Re: Waxed Canvas Bedroll/Hammock

Love it! I have a hammock in my kit as well, but the waxed canvas one with the slots for sticks is genius
by theowl
Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:28 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Grommets Leathercraft strider duster
Replies: 17
Views: 5607

Re: Grommets Leathercraft strider duster

Be sure to ask about MERF discounts!
by theowl
Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:54 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Grommets Leathercraft strider duster
Replies: 17
Views: 5607

Re: Grommets Leathercraft strider duster

It's going to look great once it has some scuffs and stains. I'm definitely going to need some patina photos.
by theowl
Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:41 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: Grommet's Leathercraft duster prototype
Replies: 10
Views: 3973

Re: Grommet's Leathercraft duster prototype

aww shucks :D
by theowl
Sat Jul 30, 2022 6:05 am
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: Happy Birthday to theowl!
Replies: 5
Views: 3861

Re: Happy Birthday to theowl!

Thanks!
by theowl
Fri May 13, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: CABoots aragorn
Replies: 26
Views: 13476

Re: CABoots aragorn

^ like that, but mine was neetsfoot oil and beeswax, applied hot to leather that was warmed up so it soaked in and impregnated everything.
by theowl
Fri May 13, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: WETA Strider's bedroll
Replies: 24
Views: 15892

Re: WETA Strider's bedroll

Thanks to you both! I definitely try to keep everything looking cool, but functionality is #1. The integrated pillow was something I came up with when I had nothing tonrest my head on while field testing the prototype. It doubling as a pocket when it's rolled up was a happy accident.
by theowl
Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:06 am
Forum: Soft Kit
Topic: CABoots aragorn
Replies: 26
Views: 13476

Re: CABoots aragorn

Taylor Steiner wrote: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:59 pm Not too bad. They've got a little wear n tear on them and they leak water in the seams but I still like them.
I treated mine with beeswax and haven't had any leaks since.