Christmas Gift for my Son

**HippieLee** · 13th December 13, 12:06 PM

I hate to be greedy but might you be inclined to post up a pic of the back side too? I want to make my daughter something similar and am waffling on what type of connectors to use. Donnie at Wyvern (and Scott/Artificer) are such inspirations I learn something new every time I see even just a picture of their work.

Congrats to you and your son on such a fine Christmas present!

**Tomak** · 13th December 13, 12:16 PM

As requested, here you go and good luck on your project.

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**HippieLee** · 13th December 13, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Tomak

As requested, here you go and good luck on your project.

Thank you very kindly, Sir! My daughter will be the arbiter of whether or not I have succeeded lol.

**Jock Scot** · 13th December 13, 12:16 PM

OK. I have to ask, what are they, they are worn somewhere I presume------yes, yes, I know that they are "bracers" apparently---- and just what are they used for? I hope that you don't mind me asking.

**Tomak** · 13th December 13, 12:19 PM

They are worn on the forearms. They were originally a form of armor commonly made from leather or iron. They are a very popular costume piece for Ren Faires and other costumed events.

**Jock Scot** · 13th December 13, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Tomak

They are worn on the forearms. They were originally a form of armor commonly made from leather or iron. They are a very popular costume piece for Ren Faires and other costumed events.

I am obliged to you, sir. Thank you.

**MacRobert's Reply** · 13th December 13, 12:28 PM

I have one of these, or something similar, which I use to protect the arm from the string when shooting a long bow. However, these look much more impressive that mine!

**Tomak** · 13th December 13, 12:31 PM

I have one of those as well. The difference is that the laces are on the inside of the arm and these are worn on both forearms.

**Laird_M** · 15th December 13, 08:57 AM

I have several bracers left over from my re-enactment days. one difference between bracers and archery arm guards is the archery ones are often plain and un-armoured. I have seen an archer use a lovely pair of bracers with engraved brass plates. Only problem was when the string caught on one of the plates, cut the string and sent the arrow off to the side. The ones you've got your son wouldn't have caused problems like this for the guy...