Summer's here so my full plate armor is no longer frigid, mobile A/C unit, but is now an oven. Actually, from the smell of all the dried sweat, it's a dutch oven.... Not to mention I could better incorporate leather into my garb instead of running around blinding people with the summer sun's reflection.
Someone in the local AMT group linked me to this; http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-u ... 80-03.aspx
I did my own research and several books and articles said that 8 oz. vegetable tanned leather was period correct for leather armor. I'm just double checking with you guys, as there are A LOT of experienced leather workers on these boards. More so than any other boards that I've visited, which is probably why I pester you guys.
The group I started isn't really "period" on anything. I'm just going for realism. And instead of having someone make this like I had my plate made, I want to take a crack at it myself. My plate'll have to sleep until November.
While I'm at it, what's the best way to store plate armor?
TLDR; (I never can just ask a question can I? Chalk it up to a character flaw)
What leather do I buy from Tandy to start my newbie leather working projects?
While I'm at it what's the best way to store Plate Armor (summertime blues).