Arm guard for friend's daughter

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dhaverstick
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Arm guard for friend's daughter

#1 Post by dhaverstick »

A college fraternity brother and his 12 year old daughter came to visit around a month ago and she brought her bow specifically to shoot with me. We broke a few clay birds, had a great time, and I told her I'd make her an arm guard. We went inside to pick out the leather and Vivian fell in love with a big sanded stingray hide I had just bought. So she picked out a trim color and this is the end result. I put in the mail to her today. I think she'll be pleased.

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#2 Post by Carpdaddy »

Wow, an eye catcher for sure! Who would have thought of Stingray hide??

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#3 Post by dhaverstick »

I don't normally use stingray hide for arm guards because it's too abrasive and will eat a string up in a hurry. You rarely find one that is sanded smooth like this one was so it should be okay. It was also huge! A hide that size would cost close to $200 on the open market. I got it for $30 at Springfield Leather Company.

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#4 Post by Graps »

That's very nice looking.
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Wow Very nice.
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That's a beauty, Darren!
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#7 Post by Captainkirk »

Outstanding, Darren! You sure do some awesome work!
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#8 Post by White Falcon »

She will love it.

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