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<DIV><SPAN class=467090002-26062008><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG>If you want to
make a one layer guard the best is 7 to 8oz.....roughly 1/8" to 3/16"
thick. You can also combine layers of thinner leather to do the same thing. To
be able to tool a design on it you will need veg tan
leather. </STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=467090002-26062008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>For a lace up
adult size guard you will need a piece that is 8" x 10". The size of leather you
will need for a quiver will depend on what style you want....side, back quiver
and such...... A side quiver is usually around 13" x 24"....... A back quiver it
is around 18" x 26" plus a 2" strap long enough to go diagonally across your
chest. </FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=467090002-26062008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>You can get the
leather at Tandy's but they have become really crazy with their prices. I found
a great supplier on line which charges about half the price for the same
leather. It is called Siegel's of California and their site is here.... <A
href="https://www.siegelofca.com/Default.asp">https://www.siegelofca.com/Default.asp</A> </FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=467090002-26062008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>I was really
leery of buying anything i couldn't touch first but i took the chance and havent
been unhappy with anything they have sent me. If you order more than $75 the
shipping is free....and the best part....if for any reason you are not happy
with something they send you they will pay for all of the shipping to return
it!</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=467090002-26062008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>I get the Oak
Sides Commercial and for a whole side it is $90. The fourth one down on the left
here... <A
href="https://www.siegelofca.com/view_cat_product.asp?id=80">https://www.siegelofca.com/view_cat_product.asp?id=80</A></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=467090002-26062008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>You can easily
get 5 quivers and guards out of a side of leather this big.....so if 5 people
want to go in together on the leather and also split the cost of the
stain, sealer and thread it will cost each $25 for a guard and
quiver. Plus any cost for fancy buttons or
buckles.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=467090002-26062008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>If anyone has a
certain design they would like to use....a device or such.... bring a
picture of it and i will help you transfer it to the leather and show you how to
tool it. </FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=467090002-26062008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff>Lawrence</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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