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Jolly Wisby's!
« on: 2012-05-27, 03:33:21 »
So, I heard back from a few armorers about the Wisby gauntlets, based on this design-
http://www.bestarmour.com/gauntlets/gauntlets_30b.jpg  (Gauntlets RG 7.1)

My first choice got back to me as well, and since a few others were talking about looking for Wisby's I figured I'd share with you all! Especially since Jolly Knight gave me permission to post here  ;D
I'm just copying the relevant parts you need from our emails-

Mild steel = 250EUR
Spring or stainless steel = 320EUR
Choice of leather color

Production time is about 1 month since prepayment.
As a rule I start my work after prepayment (about 30% from the total cost).
Delivery time about 2 weeks.

Measurements needed:
Scan  of  your hand with ruler would be good, and circumference of your wrist.
« Last Edit: 2012-07-06, 17:12:50 by Bernarr »

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Re: Jolly Wisby's?
« Reply #1 on: 2012-05-27, 15:53:39 »
Excellent!  ;D
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Re: Jolly Wisby's?
« Reply #2 on: 2012-05-29, 13:04:13 »
Huzzah! Excellent and thanks for posting this because I really like his design! Man I just ordered a Talhoffer too! Maybe near the end of the summer I can get a pair ordered!  :-\
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Re: Jolly Wisby's?
« Reply #3 on: 2012-05-29, 18:05:47 »
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Huzzah! Excellent and thanks for posting this because I really like his design! Man I just ordered a Talhoffer too! Maybe near the end of the summer I can get a pair ordered!

Take your time Sir Brian, lest we all run out of monies and be poor knights ourselves.   ;)
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Re: Jolly Wisby's?
« Reply #4 on: 2012-07-05, 23:28:15 »
Mmm.. progress pics!
http://www.vaevictis.co/cgi-bin/emAlbum.cgi?cmd=show_thumbs&path=WisbyGauntlets&tn=1

No thumbnails yet, it's too hot to sit at my desk till the AC is crankin, I'll fix it later!
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Re: Jolly Wisby's!
« Reply #5 on: 2012-07-07, 02:43:16 »
wow very very cool!!!!!!!!! impressed!

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Re: Jolly Wisby's!
« Reply #6 on: 2012-07-07, 23:57:34 »
Looks good so far
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Re: Jolly Wisby's?
« Reply #7 on: 2012-07-08, 17:48:10 »
Mmm.. progress pics!
http://www.vaevictis.co/cgi-bin/emAlbum.cgi?cmd=show_thumbs&path=WisbyGauntlets&tn=1

Looks great!  What material did you end up deciding on?  Are these spring or mild?
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Re: Jolly Wisby's!
« Reply #8 on: 2012-07-08, 18:08:58 »
Some day when I have the cash I will get some finger gauntlets.
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Re: Jolly Wisby's!
« Reply #9 on: 2012-07-08, 20:15:28 »
Ian- I went with spring steel and black leather. I can't wait till they're done!
Which reminds me.. a question for anyone who has sewn their own gloves to their gauntlets, any suggestions on what type of thread to use?

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Re: Jolly Wisby's!
« Reply #10 on: 2012-07-08, 20:20:03 »
Artificial sinew or waxen linen.
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Re: Jolly Wisby's!
« Reply #11 on: 2012-07-08, 20:44:27 »
Ian- I went with spring steel and black leather. I can't wait till they're done!

Awesome!  Spring is well worth the additional cost. I think you'll be very pleased.
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Re: Jolly Wisby's!
« Reply #12 on: 2012-07-08, 20:52:31 »
Thanks Thorsteinn! I looked at both, waxed linen was 25#, but the artificial sinew was available in 70# strength, so that's what I grabbed! I doubt I'll need to order more any time soon, found a 450' roll for $12.25 shipped

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Re: Jolly Wisby's!
« Reply #14 on: 2012-08-24, 14:09:32 »
Those are going to come out very nice!
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