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What are you making?

Achbar — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:30:19 GMT

Please show us what you are making these days

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A new Armour/reenactment type forum

Vasilii — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:51:59 GMT

Here is a new armour/combat/reenactment type forum:
redweeds.com/forums/index.php
it is brand new give it a try.

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A Moorish Helm

Achbar — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:01:55 GMT

I need a new Helm Like a Need a Hole in my Head. Where can i get a Moorish Helm with a chainmail aventail attached? and for how much money?

Achbar

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leather bustier

Cassandra — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:04:51 GMT

so my boyfriend and i are making our second set of leather armor. we are not in the SCA ,so we are not following any rules, just trying to make something visually appealing. he also likes to make sure his is functional- because you never know when i might lose it and start hacking at him with my axe.
we are making me a leather bustier type thing and in order to avoid pointy boob sections (if we make a cone for each one) we are using a few curved sections and stitching them together. i really dont want some massive cones sticking out in front of me, poking people in the back. he, of course, wanted to put spikes right where the points would be. in any case, the body of the piece is composed to 3 separate pieces- the front (with attached boobs), and 2 back pieces that lace up in the center and also connect to the front.

anyways, due to some medication changes, i'm probably going to lose a little weight before i actually am going to wear the armor. we're already going to have to make it shorter, as when we wet it and i put it on, it stretched quite a bit and was super comfortable, instead of being a squish-oh god i cant breathe type of thing that i am used to.
my question is, should i bake it? we molded it, but it is not hard.. i am unsure about if i want it hard or not. if i am wearing it next to my skin and i'm sweating like crazy, will it suddenly lose it's shape and leave me hanging, so to speak?

thanks for your help
Cassandra

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1st helm

Cinaed — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:45:29 GMT

I just bought my first helm. It's made out of mild steel and showing some signs of discoloration rust (that wasn't there when I got it....happened since then). What would be the best way to get rid of this and to prevent it from happening in the future? Is there some sort of sealant that can be put on to help?

Thanks,

Cinead

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Any one from Maryland

NightWolf77 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:01:45 GMT

Just wondering if anyone in this group is from Maryland.

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New project

Ondraedan — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:53:06 GMT

I started making a 4th century scale horsemans skirt. The work is coming along at a slow but steady rate. Will post photos of the finished project when it is finally complete.

If you want to follow the project check it out at http://jutewarrior.blogspot.com/

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Off Topic – Honouring The Day

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:30:45 GMT

Touring the Tower

A tour group stopped at the Tower of London, and were given the chance to try out some of the ancient armour. Two men - one from Prague and another from Athens took up the opportunity. One donned a slightly damaged suit of plate armor and the other chain-mail, while the rest of the group crowded around. But in the full suits, the onlookers couldn't tell one from the other. "Is that the Czech wearing the plate armour?" asked one tourist. "No," replied another, "The Greek has the broken plate, and the Czech is in the mail."

Roman Rollers

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, the famous Emperor Nero instituted a new game. The players would take those little disks you set your glass on in order to protect the furniture, and see who could get the most distance rolling them across the floor. They were the first roller coasters. Back in those days, the disks were made of iron, and they would bet on whose disk would roll the farthest. They called them ferrous wheels.

The Angry King

Once, long ago, a king summoned all his provincial rulers to his castle. He was in a rather belligerent mood, and wanted to scare them into giving him extra taxes. Unknown to him, they met in secret on the way, and decided that they should agree to pay the extra, but they would at first pretend to refuse, so they could try to bargain down the actual amount extra they would have to pay.

They arrived at the king's castle, and gathered in the audience chamber. The king made his demands, and as agreed, they started to refuse. Unfortunately, they hadn't realized just how belligerent the king's mood was: as soon as they started to refuse, he got angry, and ordered his guards to kill them on the spot.

More than half of them were slain before they even realized what was happening, and the others had to do some very quick groveling to survive. After everything had settled down, those who remained explained to the king their plan, and the king was filled with remorse for his hasty actions.

The moral of the story?
- Don't hatchet your counts before they chicken.

The King's Pizza

One day (just before Christmas, probably), Good King Wenceslas decided that he was fed up with the food at the palace, so he phoned up his local Italian restaurant for a takeaway pizza. "Certainly, your Majesty" says the Manager, "Would you like your usual"? "Yes please," replied the King, "same as always - deep pan, crisp and even"

Happy April Fools Day!

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Wonderflex made Armor

Brian — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:34:45 GMT

Just curious if anyone here has by chance worked with our Wonderflex thermoplastic material in the making of armor. I helped develop this material years ago from the manufacturing and industrial side of things along with Fosshape, another heat activated product, then intoduced them to Dazian Fabrics www.dazian.com

Heres a finished example of Wonderflex made armor in this link....
http://captainsfolly.deviantart.com/art/Dawn-Of-Valor-64139585

If anyone wants more info or swatches to experiment with ....let me know.
The Thermoman of Dazian

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Request For Quotes

Jim — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:44:04 GMT

I am in need of two dozen bevors and visors for totenkopf helmets. These are 16ga to 18ga mild steel. I can provide the dimensions on the helmets. These are close helmets with both the visor and the bevor rotating on a pin at the temples. Any interested parties should send your quotes to me at alchem@en.com

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Attention All Renaissance Enthusiast

Quixote — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:57:49 GMT

St. Brides-- Army of Dalkieth Invites all those interested in the real living history of the Renaissance time period to attend the premier Northern California Event.......

Action in the Low Countries------ The School of the Renaissance Soldier. April 4-6th
At Gibson Ranch State Park in Sacramento CA

This event last year had a battle contingent of 141 persons.....

We are expecting this number to double this year.......

At What event can you experience a Renaissance style Battle with over 200 soldier wielding pike----- holding off 30 cavalry--- Black powder matchlocks blazing and Cannons booming?

This event is becoming the ultimate destination as Re-enactment Soldiers from all over the Nation are coming to attend and participate in this annual spectacular event.......

Persons who consider themselves Military oriented should heavily consider attending this Workshop in order to knock the dust off their boots and prepare for the up coming season....

With a literal City of period pavilions and tents, sutlers, cooks, vendors, musicians--- This event is quickly becoming the best opportunity for the Renaissance Faire Society (in general) to participate in a great educational and yet highly entertaining event.

Please contact me with any Questions @ Halcyoninc@aol.com for more information............. or go to you can find the website here www.renaissancesoldier.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!!!!!

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hey where do i go to get into this

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:19:52 GMT

i'm already getting into bladesmithing and soon swords, i got a battle axe i'm working on right now, i love this stuff, but where would i got to get into making armour?

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Shop Space?

Greg-Wosnak — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:47:50 GMT

So,

My final days in Texas with Patrick Thaden were a mad rush to get this project done:

http://www.flickr.com/gp/7220422@N07/GQL7i8

I am now back in LA (El Segundo, to be precise), and I still have a project to finish up but I have no shop.

Is there anyone near or around El Segundo (90245) that has shop space they would be willing to rent to me so I can finish up this last black and white suit of armour?

http://www.flickr.com/gp/7220422@N07/0CCVv8

(It's curently further along than is shown in these pictures)

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The Armorer’s Song

Ondraedan — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:16:31 GMT

1467. The Armorer’s Song

By Harry Bache Smith

LET hammer on anvil ring,
And the forge fire brightly shine;
Let wars rage still,
While I work with a will
At this peaceful trade of mine.
The sword is a weapon to conquer fields;
I honor the man who shakes it:
But naught is the lad who the broad-sword wields
Compared to the lad who makes it.

Clang! Clang! Clang!
Then huzzah for the anvil, the forge, and the sledge!
Huzzah for the sparks that fly!
If I had a cup I would straightway pledge
The armorer—that is I!

Let others of glory sing,
As they struggle in glory’s quest.
Let them wave their brands
In their mailëd hands,
While the sword smites shield and crest.
Oh, war is a trade I have not essayed,
Though goodliest frame attends it.
I sing of the one who, when fight is done,
Takes every good sword and mends it.

Clang! Clang! Clang!
Then huzzah for the valiant, the squire, or the knight,
Who loveth the battle-cry!
But here ’s to the swordsman that maketh them fight,
The armorer—that is I!

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Cleveland Armor Exhibit

Jim — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:09:24 GMT

Witness the art of Renaissance warfare as CMA presents Arms and Armor from Imperial Austria
Released Dec 13, 2007

CLEVELAND (December 7, 2007) — The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) presents a varied selection of some of the finest surviving examples of European arms and armor with the arrival of Arms and Armor from Imperial Austria on view February 24, 2008 – June 1, 2008 at CMA. This exhibition is the Museum’s first to look at a slice of history in Europe at the height of the Renaissance through the subject of arms and armor and its role in a rural society on the border of the Ottoman Empire.

Arms and Armor from Imperial Austria, curated by CMA’s curator of medieval art, Stephen N. Fliegel, focuses upon the history of the Austrian state of Styria between 1500 and 1650 when it was under threat from the advancing Ottoman Turks. At the heart of the story is a broad selection of loans from the collection of the Landeszeughaus (regional armory) in Graz, the capital of Styria. This armory, still intact, was one of a series of armories established by the early Habsburg Family in the 16th century throughout Central Europe for defensive purposes against the Turkish expansion. At its height, the armory housed 180,000 pieces; today it contains 30,000 pieces including some of the finest surviving examples of arms and armor in Europe. The exhibition, presenting more than 200 works, will additionally examine the role of arms and armor in a historical context, both as highly-decorated art objects, and as functional weaponry or protection for its wearer. Other aspects of the history of the period explored are warfare, tournaments, and armor as fashion.

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Period Natural Varnish

Ondraedan — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:06:02 GMT

I am working on a new shield and I want to make it in a fully period manner. I have used hide glue to assemble the 3/16" planks of of oak 3 layers deep. Now it is time to put on the linen surface with varnish. I am trying to make a natural period varnish using Terpintine, linseed/nut oil and pine resin but I can't seem to get the mix right. Does anyone have a recipe for a natural varnish.

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Help me help myself

Greg-Wosnak — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:07:33 GMT

Eight months ago, I sold what I could of my personal belongings, packed up the rest and moved out to Texas to manage the armour department of Thaden Ironworks.

http://thadenarmory.com/

In that time, I have managed to make some fairly cool things:

http://www.flickr.com/gp/7220422@N07/78qdG8

...but what was supposed to have been a lucaritive venture, turned out to be a considerable loss.

As fate would have it, the company has been bought out and the armour portion disolved.

As of December 1, I am left with no job, no place to live (part of the original negotiation), and I have not yet figured out where to go.

Even though I lack a formal education, I have been an educator. I have managed crews to a common greatness. However, through it all, I have been an artist. In fact, I have been an artist for so long now, I don't know how to work the mundane.

I thought of looking into colleges with metals programs, but so far I have had very little luck. I can't afford to open up my own shop.

I'm wracking my brain trying to figure out where to go with over twenty years of creative experience, but I think I'm too close to the problem to see it clearly.

That's why I would like to enlist your aid.

Give me ideas, suggestions, clues, anything.

Help me to get my brain thinking in the right direction.

I don't want to end up stuck in a job that does not capitalize on my need to make.

Other random stuff:

http://www.flickr.com/gp/7220422@N07/7495R7

http://www.flickr.com/gp/7220422@N07/JW9VCz

http://www.flickr.com/gp/7220422@N07/dUnk8f

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6061-T6 aluminium

Ondraedan — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:25:40 GMT

Has anyone worked with this stuff?
I have 6 sheets of 12"x12" and I want to make gauntlets and elbow cops from it.

How well does it form under the hammer? I am use to steel. Are there things I should watch out for like radius on angles and cracking? How do you anneal 6061 aluminium?

Winter is here and fighting is over. Now it is time to get productive and make that new armor I have been planning all year.

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Thraotless Shear from Harbor Freight

Charles — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:06:10 GMT

Has anyone used the throatless shear sold by Harbor Freight? Does it work well, and is it worth including in my shop?

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Arbor press

Ondraedan — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:42:10 GMT

Anyone here use an arbor press?

I was wondering if a 1 ton arbor press would be able to cut 18 guage stainless steel if I made custom dies. I am making a new scale harness and I am looking for an easy way to cut and punch the plates.

The fiancee will not let me get the 20 ton model.

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Has anyone here bought from this company?

Ondraedan — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:47:37 GMT

http://www.eastwoodco.com/

I was looking at their metal forming dollies and the price is pretty good. I am curious about the customer service. Anyone ever deal with them?

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Leather Cuirass

Cianaodh — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:12:34 GMT

Can someone tell me where I might find good leather and plated cuirasses? Not muscle ones, the early dark ages sort.

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Norse Chieftain Style Helmet For Sale

GatesofPerception — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:23:42 GMT

The Norse Chieftain Helmet is an SCA combat-legal helmet, made with a dynamically sculpted face, made of 14 gauge hot rolled mild steel, some details are a "feather beard, and mustache"
It was forged by Jenna Brocious of The Lonely Mountain Forge
http://members.aol.com/gijchar/norchief.htm

If you are interested please send me a private message or email Anthony: aburdge@si.rr.com for price quote or to make an offer
Photos can be seen in my gallery:

http://people.tribe.net/gatesofperception/photos

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Plate Armour

Achbar — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:36:24 GMT

Who has it at a decent price?

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Helmet Help

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:37:31 GMT

I want to purchase either

A) basic stainless Bascinet or

B) basic conical top stainless helm.

Fixed or hinged face grill on either

New … Inexpensive … well made

Any referrals?

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mongolian helmet

Kronos — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:09:26 GMT

Hi all I just finished a mongolian helmet and want to know what you think.any comments are welcome.and it is for sale.let me know if anyone is interested.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x184/kronosweretiger/mongolfinal11.jpg

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Some Pictures

Greg-Wosnak — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:35:54 GMT

I've managed to put together some pictures of a few pieces I've made since I moved to Texas and started working with Patrick Thaden

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tyrantatheart/sets/72157600402792895/

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Looky

Greg-Wosnak — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:24:36 GMT

Check it out:

forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB...ic.php

With the liner in place, it was just a smidge too small for the client.

The second one fits perfectly, but now we have a hat with no home.

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charcoal wrought iron?

brookswift — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:51:55 GMT

Does anyone know where one might procure charcoal wrought iron (in sheets preferably)?

for those who don't know, charcoal wrought iron is the form of iron used everywhere before steel was invented and before industrial methods were discovered for refining iron out of iron ore. it's what medieval suits of armor were made out of and does not rust like mild steel. it also takes shapes with much less effort on the hammering end of things. perhaps if you know of some blacksmiths who i might talk to, that would be useful too.

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Anyone want there patterns cut out? CNC Plasmacutting in San Diego.

Magnus — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 04:57:34 GMT

I am currently cutting out helm pieces, face grills, gauntlets, shield blanks, maille blanks, and breast plates. If you want me to cut out your stuff let me know. All I need it a paper pattern or measured drawing I will convert it to a DXF and cut out for you. My machine can cut up to 5/8"mild steel, 1/8 aluminum and 3/16" brass.

Thanks

Magnus

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Need help to sell this stuff because of car accident

Lodinn — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 23:12:02 GMT

Hey everyone,

In the past year I seem to have just been having the worst of luck. Today when I was going to get my brakes fixed because they were starting to grind, someone ran a red light and hit me before taking off.

And because of that I have to sell my stuff again. I will post pictures as soon as I can.

--One set of Van Sussen elbow size med-large. I was going to use these for hidden knees but haven't gotten around to adding them to the knee and shin guards I have.

$20 plus shipping

--One set of hardened leather and splinted greaves from Torvaldr.

$60 plus shipping

--300 lamellar plates from Felix. I was working on them last night but only got about 1 and 1/2 rows done.

$165 plus shipping

--One large valsgarde 6 helm kit in 12 gage. I was attempting to crease the ridge top but haven't been able to get to it.

$75 plus shipping

--One set of hard leather bazubands tooled by Torvaldr.

$100 plus shipping

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Play Time!

Greg-Wosnak — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:46:32 GMT

Patrick Thaden…

http://www.thadenarmory.com/

…recently flew me out to Texas to make some armour with him.

These are some shots of a bascinet we completed during my stay.

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/tyrantatheart/album/576460762388746473

The client wanted something styled after the Choburg bascinet, as well as four different exchange visors. Everything is made of 1050 spring steel. The bascinet was raised from a welded cone, as were the two pig nose visors. The perforated visor was raised from a flat sheet with no welds. A bar grill was also made, but not pictured.

Working with Patrick was a blast and I hope to head back out there some time in April to make more pretty things.

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recent projects

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 16:10:27 GMT

Finally had a chance to upload some new pics, please stop by and check'em out .Thanks, G.

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Leather Scale Production

Carnildo — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:12:03 GMT

I'm contemplating getting into making some leather armor and think I want to involve some leather scale in it. Question is, does anyone have advice on the mass production of uniform scales?

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AmIPeriodOrNot is back!

lngrid — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 20:27:13 GMT

AmIPeriodOrNot is back!
Perhaps some of you remember AmIPeriodOrNot.com. It was based on AmIHotOrNot.com: people would upload pics of their garb or armor and anyone could vote and make comments if desired. It went down a few years ago, but it's back now under new management (and a larger staff)!

Come on over and either show off your stuff or take a look around and vote. Some of it is breath-taking but so far, armor is completely underrepresented

amiperiodornot.myphotoalbum.com/

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First helm for our son (age 9)

Nana~ — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:01:35 GMT

http://www.trufolk.com/sitebuilder/images/MVC-001F2-232x247.jpg
http://www.trufolk.com/sitebuilder/images/MVC-007F2-216x245.jpg
Heres some photos from his his first FP with his new helm :)
Thought I'd Share Dad is working on his new helm now :D
Nana~

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Looking for Gals Japanese armor

Nana~ — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:46:33 GMT

My Hubby is making me a set to begin fighting in- we are looking for female patterns but have found none yet. A friend of ours in FL says he has a friend who has made them so we will be contacting him about female armor.
I'm wanting Japanese Armor but built for a curvy Lady :)
Any ideas where to find photos or anything to work off of? I know there has to more Gals than me wanting it!
THANKS!
Nana~

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Leather Armour Critique

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:50:10 GMT

Here are some pics of a few of my leather armour for your opinions
The red suit was made for a patron at bristol renn faire, and the black suit was made specificly for SCA heavy. Yes, I know it doesn't fit the wearer quite right, it was a commision that canceled so I gifted it to Micheal as he is at the crossover point in Caid youth combat

http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/553713576yVrYiv

Thanks
Morgan

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Looking for suggestions on finding full finger gauntlets

Lars — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:40:48 GMT

Hi I am looking to purchase full finger gauntlets. If anyone can suggest a good source (preferably because they have had experience with the product) I would like to hear from you. They will be used in standard SCA combat. Thanks Lars Solnedgang

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Bascinet

ricahrd — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 13:27:10 GMT

I saw a Bascinet with a sport or "tourney" klapviser that had a wider than normal eye slote for better vision. It would be great If someone could refresh my memory on the name of the armourer selling it. Thank you very much.

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Chainmaille

FlipTop — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 15:22:42 GMT

Anyone else interested in this? I've been playing with it for the last 6 months or so, just making bits of heavy duty blokes jewelry and the like, not started on any real pieces of armour though.

I would like to get my hands on a pattern for making maille gloves if anyone has one and is kind enough to throw it my way.

I have played with making my own links but at the moment I mostly use spring washers for sheer ease of use.

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Tools and where do I get them?

Achbar — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:21:41 GMT

Ok, I have a good idea as to what I need. I need to raid some Pawn shops here in Charlotte

Harbor Freight is another place I know I need to look. Where do I find the good hammers and such? Where do you get anvils and things like that?

Achbar

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I have a shed

Achbar — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:21:14 GMT

For basic metal cutting and dishing....what tools would suggest a novice armorer get? I just got a new shed.

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Stooopid Question

etherealepona — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 03:55:47 GMT

I have found solid steel, split steel, and hollow steel rivets. Which ones (when you find them on plate) are being used and if they are the solid steel can you pound them in using the same method as copper? ....Or am I missing something here? Anybody? Oh and if it takes a special tool, or you have to heat them can you post info re that as well?

thank you so much,
E

Some day I will bend hot metal to my will, some day.

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New to this Group.

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:28:33 GMT

I am new to this group and I just wanted to take a moment to say "Hello" to everyone.

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lacquer vs. wax

Aku — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 20:23:55 GMT

Hello all. Im new to both tribe and this group. Im needing to get some advice on some armor im making. Im building early period Samurai armor and i cant decide if i sould lacquer the plates or wax treat them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance

Aku

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Moderator

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:17:41 GMT

I stated this tribe and I'm almost never on tribe so I want to know if some one would like to Co- mod with me or just take over the group? I'm just too busy with other things like working in the shop and getiing my airt plannisher going.

Dean

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the chainmail mad man

Jesse — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:37:07 GMT

any one know where to sell chain mail armor i make but i need some one to but it.if any one ever wants to discuss the art of the chain drop a line at dariusfirecrow@excite.com

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Favorite armourers

Tue, 25 May 2004 17:00:28 GMT

Who in the USA is your favorite armoursmith? Why. Who's work are you most impressed by?

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Heat Treating (cross post)

Greg-Wosnak — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 04:10:13 GMT

I’m looking for a local heat treater who can handle armour and similar thin sculptural pieces.

I live and work in North Hollywood.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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west coast/bay area armourers?

brookswift — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 02:06:08 GMT

I've been thinking about ordering some armour for fighting in from a professional for a while now. However, I would like to order from someone nearby who can actually fit pieces properly in person. If anyone has advice on an armoury please let me know. (or if you have a reason why i should trust someone who lives far away that works too).

I'm working on my own suit, just for the learning of it all, but I don't have the tools or the skill to make full plates instead of my current lorica segmenta offshoot style.

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seeking Armourer in Seattle

Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:13:37 GMT

I want to find someone in the Seattle area to do some custom pieces...please message me if you can help point me in the right direction...thanks in advance!!!

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Looking for an apprenticeship!!!!

Jesse — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 20:27:26 GMT

Im looking in the eugene Oregon area for someone who can teach me.I already know how to make chainmail armor and leather armor not that it makes a difference but im seeking aperson who can help me better my skills and perhaps teach me to work with metal.

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Hail Landsknecht!

Landsknecht — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 05:46:47 GMT

I am a Eberhauer Landsknecht from the Kingdom of Atenveldt. I am very new to Tribe, and since I have been here, I have found a great meny tribes to join. I am amused by some of them and amazed at others. The SCA has been called my home for about 9 years now. My first Estrella war was Estrella war 12. Every year it gets bigger and better, and every year we get stronger and more structured as a Hardsute Fighting Unit. My name is Lord Wilhelm Gebauer von Stadt Konigsberg. I thank you for letting me join your tribe, and I hope I can make some new friends here. I have found my home in the SCA Tribes. Until we cross paths at war, Blesseed be and Hail Landsknecht!

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Tools and equipment for sale

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:49:21 GMT

Mountain City, Georgia: Entire cointents of Working Blacksmith Shop; Blacksmith shop in Tiger, Georgia; Anvils, Vices, Cutters and much more...

http://www.goldenmemoriesauctions.com/Auctions/Saturday1/Description.html
http://www.goldenmemoriesauctions.com/Auctions/Saturday1/Blacksmith%20Shop%20Gallery/index.html

The pictures show a nice lot of "stuff" including 2 milk-crates of hammers, leg vice, decent looking anvil, crank blower, swedge blocks, lots of tongs and some home made tools.

I thought SOMEONE here might be interested and close enough to benefit from this.

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Samurai Armour

Shane — Tue, 04 May 2004 23:55:10 GMT

I am going to try to make a suit of Japanese style armour. I was wondering if anyone know any good scources. Preferably I would like an on-line source.

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Leather

Shane — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 23:20:46 GMT

Not only am I here cause I like Armour (only made one suit so far to fight in the SCA, Out of Pickel Barrel) but also to ask about Leather working. Anyone know any Leather working tribes.

I also do Chainmail.. Would like to get into Steel one day.

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New collar!!! My main pic!!What do you think?

Magnus — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:09:43 GMT

This is my new design. I am also working on "flame" and "Buzzsaw" designs. Look on my profile for another pic.

Magnus

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Armour Pictures from the Napoleon Museum

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 19:00:41 GMT

A friend in the entertainment industry visited the Napoleon museum in paris and had a photographer take these shots for research.
He loaned them to me to study and spread around. Save them if you wish. They won't stay up forever.

http://members.cox.net/joustinfo/napmuse.html

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Can anyone help me?

Tara — Tue, 24 May 2005 19:14:32 GMT

Im going to an anime convention in August. Im cosplaying as Edward Elric from FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST. I have the costume made, but I was looking to see if anyone could help me make his arm, or make one for me, and ill buy it.

thanks!!!

heres some pics:
www.fullmetal-alchemist.com/imag...ontent/synopsis/char-edward3.jpg

i just need the arm not leg.

www.rdg.ac.uk/StUnion/Ani...ocument/fma.jpg

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Introduction

Wed, 04 May 2005 13:13:44 GMT

Hey Gang.
My name is Phoenix Blaze and I am a new armourer. There's a few pics of some of mt stuff on my website. http://www.xe3000.com

I'll be around!

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great sit

DEUS — Sun, 28 Nov 2004 18:20:02 GMT

nice to meet ye!
I'm a gent whos looking to expand his collection what kind of Service and speciayies can ye provide 1530-1690 is thera in which i commision and collect

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Armour's best friend

princevlad — Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:28:03 GMT

Anyone doing sheet metal, harbour frieght has a throatless shear similar to a B2 but for under $100 and so far its working great. Just thought I'd pass along the tip

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Avete!

shinydoug — Sat, 07 Feb 2004 20:22:20 GMT

I am interested in things like Coolus helmets, loricae segmentatae ut hamatae et cetera. Wot have you guyz got?

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That looked like Dean's work

Richard — Thu, 13 Nov 2003 18:00:17 GMT

Hi Dean, I thought that helmet looked like your work. After I get this segmentata built, maybe I'll take up helmets! maybe...

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