HORN VAMBRACE
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:09 pm
While looking for some cowhorn to tip my longbow, I was given a single longhorn, I was able to cut the point for my longbow, then began to section the longer part to make horn-boxes. I am currently working on those, wood base and cork-&-wood lid.
As for that long section, I thought… vambrace!
So I cut it to length, sectioned it, drilled holes and began to look into a strap. I hate using those laces which are a pain to use solo, though I can see their value over time. Then my dog got hold of the horn and forced me to reshape it a bit.
I originally planned to add three buckles, then changed that and am considering actual lacings (plus the buckle) in case I need to wear it over time. The buckle cane form a rapier belt I dismantled and it is sewn to the horn using artificial sinew I bought from 3-Rivers. It is a bit tight but I can reshape it as I use it and see where the parts bite.
As for that long section, I thought… vambrace!
So I cut it to length, sectioned it, drilled holes and began to look into a strap. I hate using those laces which are a pain to use solo, though I can see their value over time. Then my dog got hold of the horn and forced me to reshape it a bit.
I originally planned to add three buckles, then changed that and am considering actual lacings (plus the buckle) in case I need to wear it over time. The buckle cane form a rapier belt I dismantled and it is sewn to the horn using artificial sinew I bought from 3-Rivers. It is a bit tight but I can reshape it as I use it and see where the parts bite.