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Rasper77

Duke Icefalcon wrote:Markus makes some really nice bosses...

Link? example would be awesome.

Rasper77

Looking for non spun center-held bosses for shields I make.
Preferably a source where I can get a stack at a time on a regular basis.

Things i'm looking for:
14-12 G mild steel
6-6.5 dished area
2-2.5 inches deep (more round than coned if possible)
Basic matte and hammered finishes.

Thank you.

Rasper77

PM sent

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Can you make them without the holes?

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Round two Popped up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSTCe8-iMD0

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Finals Round one
http://www.youtube.com/user/ejulfbjorn# ... -LkiTbYB1E

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Yes Finals were Duke Thorin vs Jarl Ulfr
Final 4 included Duke Amalric and Duke Cedric

Rasper77

I use Artificial Sinew to stitch my rawhide together and its always held fine.

Rasper77

I had a different experience with bar top, It cracked pretty quickly for me.. (A very thin coat would do ok) As for the Canvas tearing, If you use Tight-bond three wood glue to attach it to the face then add a watered down mixture to the top of the canvas, I find it never tears off.. And that the pa...

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I've found through my experiances that I cant get a wooden oak or otherwise handle to last very long, I had to switch to a rattan handle cause it gives a little more flex and wont snap. If you prefer wood handles a trick you can do it to laminate several wood planks together then carve the handle o...

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24" x 36" oval shield, constructed from a plywood blank made by Royce Kessler. The edging is sewn-on rawhide, the paint is blue exterior matte latex, red exterior matte latex, & flat black enamel. Caidan Cross & Starkhafn star of chiseled 24ga stainless steel, attached with clenched brass escutcheo...

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Who is the cheapest supplier of rawhide? Thaks if you were willing to edge it like this http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/Rasper77/Sterl.jpg you could buy the large bag of rolled rawhide chews at sams club for 15 bucks should be more than enough Well that one is a Single piece all the way arou...

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I repaired the Chin Strap that broke so he could finish the tourney.
And I do believe there is now a nice new and fresh one in its place now.

Rasper77

Look at Fender Bumping hammers.

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I like the Cart

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zippy wrote:is that for arnsbjorn?

No lol.
Sterling's

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To each his own. If I have really thick hide, I use a jig saw with a knife blade if it is not very hard or a regular toothed blade if it is. Most of the time I use just a razor knife or even scissors if it is thin enough. I really hate the way wet hide will roll around on you if you let it. Bjorn I...

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I recommend always cutting it wet. Especially near the edges..
If you don't when you soak it you will notice it wont be as straight as you might like it. And wet it cuts really easy with a straight edge and a razor blade which I personally find easier than with shears.

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Might want to include a few measurments

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Halberds wrote:Rasper77

Is that wood inlay pattern on the front.
Nice iron work too.

Hal

Nope just natural wood and 3 different stains.
Thanks.. wanted to try something new for the handle.
Its pretty sturdy, im happy with how it turned out.
Weighed in at 8 pounds.

Rasper77

Eamonn wrote:Rasper, that thing is gorgeous, and looks like a tank.

Very nice.

Eamonn

Thanks. Yeah mine tend to last a fairly long time.
Might have 3-4 more done over the next week.

Rasper77

New 2011 shield.

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Again depending on time period.. Instead of spending all this money and effort why dont you just Order some fluted plates from Polarbearforge and lace them up. Its cheaper than almost any "Sports" option. They last forever.. I have to relace maybe a row or so once a year. Thats 10-20 minutes of work...

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I think its ludicrous to not insure a package just in case something happens, so neather people get screwed.
At least when it comes to things like helms

Rasper77

I use something similar. Although the ones I use are Black.
Some of them are Antimicrobial which is cool.
Its good padding. Takes shots better than most paddings others use..
At least for me.

Rasper77

With as much work and time an armourer puts into something like a helm, why wouldnt they insure it? Unless a customer specifically requests otherwise I would just charge for it. If they request not to have it then thats on them if it doesnt make it. Most people dont get an option, they just hear its...

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Ive made several shields where I glued on canvas with Tightbond Three then soaked the face with water'd down Tightbond Three and the shield
Failed befor the canvas did.
Paint stays on really well too.

Rasper77

http://s887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/agnarrinnmikli/

Will show them all.

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There are no pics..

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You will have to go to a wood or plywood store.
Home Depot doesnt carry that quality

Rasper77

Standard would be 1/2 inch Baltic birch ply.
Size really depends on what you like..

Rasper77

I used one for planishing the 12g Stainless pieces of a Valsgarde helm.
And with slight mod I peaned most of the Stainless rivets as well..
It Mashed them down tight..
It will do more than it says.. just might take a little bit longer.

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Most Auto parts store like Autozone, Knechts and few others out here have thoughs

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