Renaissance Cowboys...

TnT have found a new pastime! They are learning how to make chain mail coifs, shirts and gloves. These four pictures are of Trav in his practice coif...He made this one out of 14 guage wire. Kinda big, but Trav said that it is surprisingly not heavy once it is in place on your head. The guys are going to use a smaller 16 guage wire for their coifs and shirts and an even smaller 20 guage wire for their gloves. It is weird how wire gets smaller the larger the number.
Trav made a jig in his uncles' welding shop area that helps make the rings. Tony is working on his shirt and Trav is working on his gloves.
They already have an order to make a chain mail jacket for their uncles' Chihuahua, Luke! The jacket will be made out of aluminum wire so that it won't be too heavy. Luke only weighs 4 lbs. 2 oz. I have put an order in for a chain mail purse!
Their other pastimes include braiding halters and lead ropes, making wooden saddle racks and hat racks, hoof picks out of horseshoes, and restoring old chairs. They are also trying their hand at tanning a steer hide. (Hair off this time!)