The Armour Archive

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I can tell you guys what I saw: I do part-time free work for Anshelm. If I remember correctly, the order was for a bascinet in stock (there were photos of it, a fluted bascinet, obviously ready to go.) *IF* I remember correctly, Owyn added an aventaile, a visor, and a liner I think. Perhaps also ass...

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Hey there, From Luther: In order to bring to you the lowest prices on the planet for the quality, I let the office manager go. I've had some issues come up in the mundane side of the business that forced me to direct my attention there immediately and until they were resolved. Again, I run a 1.20-pe...

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http://gambesons.com/ Best on the market.

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but enables them to live an actual life. Not being jammed into a 30"X 60" cubicle saying "Thank you for calling CENSORED wireless..." 50-75 times a day for $9 an hour is good too. The phrase was *actual life*. :P What you describe is not the job of a skilled craftsperson, which is what I would cons...

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too much work for only $150,should be at least $250 Agreed. So, would you mind me asking how much time you put into that helm? Someone mentioned one day, but I didn't see that it came from the maker. How many hours, specifically? Remember, the expert who fixes the problem or makes the item in "just...

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Also, if you are going to suggest an armorer to a new person, be completely honest with them. Tell them what they are going to actually get, not what you want them to think about your favorite armorer. Try to remember how completely overwhelming it is to start out in this game and be realistic with...

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There are no armor industry quality standards to refer to. But there is the old chestnut, "You get what you pay for." Not saying what she got was good. Just saying that given what was paid, what was received does not appear out of line. Business people cannot provide $1000 armor for $400. Not and st...

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I also have no dog in this fight, but to my mind, expecting custom fitted/proportioned arms, legs, spaulders, and gorget; dyed a custom color (asking for color samples?!?); not expecting to have to file burrs etc., for under $500...is unrealistic. Believe me, I understand the difficulties in getting...

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Anshelm Arms can certainly deliver the 16th Century goods, however fancy your heart desires.
http://www.anshelmarms.com/

http://www.dixiefriedfabrication.com/pr ... cal-armor/

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white mountain armoury wrote:IMHO if you want to cut 12 ga stainless often I would go right to the B3.

Exactly true.

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A budget can be $100, or a budget can be $10,000. Please clarify your budget amount, and you'll get relevant responses.

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These are already sold (made to order).

Bear claws are MORE KILLAR and STABBY than mere paws!1!

Actually I think that was just a slight brain fart.

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Anshelm Arms makes great legs.

http://www.anshelmarms.com/legs.html

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Bidding has started for this: One of a kind High Point Bascinet with Visor 12ga Mild Steel (Includes grill) **SCA/BofN/ACL Legal - Fits up to 24" head circumference** STARTING BID: $500.00 *Someone else* is going to walk away with this beauty for a lousy $500--unless you do something about it, NOW! ...

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Just promise you'll wear it on your wedding night.

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Use your powers for good! These beauties aren't always on the shelf, already finished and just waiting for your head and a strap!

Buying keeps the producers in business, and product available.

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Icefalcon is ultra reliable, a little pricey, but he runs sales all the time which are great. I would submit that Icefalcon is not "pricey". Customers must pay for consistent quality *and* availability. You get both with Icefalcon, any time. I have also mentioned Ice Falcons prices in the past. I w...

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dartaghan wrote:Icefalcon is ultra reliable, a little pricey, but he runs sales all the time which are great.

I would submit that Icefalcon is not "pricey". Customers must pay for consistent quality *and* availability. You get both with Icefalcon, any time.

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RoundTop wrote:Anshelm Arms has stated publicly that he has about a 2 year backlog of work right now.

Round Top, could you tell me exactly where this statement is? That is, to the best of my knowledge, highly incorrect.

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http://www.anshelmarms.com/legs.html

Anshelm Arms has some in stock, and can also whip up more (thanks to awesome new tooling) in other materials (mild, spring steel) should you desire.

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“It’s not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who knows the great enthusiasm, great ...

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Have to say, slightly embarrassing home page announcement on his site. :\

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The B3 is still available.

Thank you Nathan for the good words.

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Bump! Cut steel like a BOSS with a BEVERLY!

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Anshelm Arms has the knees and elbows in stock, they are running a special on buying them together: Per the website: Pricing Per Pair: 16g Stainlesss Steel = $125.00 (In Stock) 18g Spring Steel = $175.00 *SPECIAL* Order a pair of STAINLESS STEEL Crecy Knees together with a pair of STAINLESS STEEL Cr...

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Tailoress, do you suppose a kickstarter campaign could be useful for any of your projects? His was well received and funded, it looks like. A couple thousand dollars could possibly help to smooth the path to another finished project, yes?

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/183 ... s-doublets

Has anyone heard of this guy--Allan Mathew Gnagy? He's nearly doubled his goal amount and still has 9 days to go.

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Bwahahahahaa!

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Was it upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista? Do you have the all the installation cds and associated paperwork?
Does it come with MS Office? If so, what version?

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