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My Favorite is better than any other IMO.

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Also are some pics of a RailRoad Tie Plate (legally obtained) That I am grinding flat for use as a flat pounding surface.

Its alot of work but I think worth it

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Just thought I would share these with you all, and get some feed back. Slow progress but its progress First off are some pics of a mitten gauntlet I am making. Yes just one doing it as a prototype deal so as not to waste to much metal. I used this pattern http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/gauntl...

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Well I went through my storage and found all the disks I had. So here is what I got 203 1 1/2 inches in Diameter 14 at about 2 1/4 inches and around 20 from just over an inch to just under 2 inches. The scale aventail sounds cool only concern is I dont have a helm that an aventail will work on. :( a...

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Hello all I am a horder collecter of stuff. Anyway I got some small steel disks from my place of employment. They are about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. I was wondering what could be made with them. I thought of scale but I dont have enough to do a large piece. I also have others some smaller some larg...

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Ok to start with lets do armour:: Materials: Tool: Bicycle chains Hammers Sprockets Hacksaw rope Screwdrivers car tires Socket Set Tow straps Jacket Denim or leather wire different diameters The Bicycle chains could be either cut into small sections and wired together to form upper and lower leg and...

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Now don't everyone start hatin me, "BUT" I think this Corinthian looks a lot less like the head of a penis than the originals. I've been meaning to ask about that for some time now. REALLY I'm not trying to anger ANYONE but Whats up with that? http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic.php?t=13570&high...

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Greetings esteemed members of the AA... I have finally decided to take the plunge and try to make me own gauntlets. I will be using a pattern from here on the Archive. Now what is the best way to shape them? Escpecially the cuff. This is the pattern I will be using. http://www.armourarchive.org/patt...

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Its so GREAT!!!!!!!!

Excellent work.

its a work of art.

You are a man of many talents.

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Well now I use 14ga Galvanized Fence wire for the mail I made. I had no issues with cutting using these. (pic below) The first few cuts are a bit rough but after that I can breeze through a footlong coil in no time at all.

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Well I just got my greaves from HoTW. GREAT!!!! Is about all I can say about them. Cant wait to get out and try them.

Good communication. Fast Delivery Grade AA service and craftsmanship.

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What's the earliest documentable evidence we have of metal armour being painted? Or rather decoratively painted? Forgive me if this is an earlier era than you are looking for or if you are looking for certain documentable evidence, but this link has some interesting stuff about painted armour..helme...

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I would be interested depending on the actual size and such.

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Well I watched and read up on the SCA for quite sometime. I contacted a few people from local groups about joining but lack of communication put me off. Then by chance I saw another nearby group. They were much more "friendly" (no offense meant). I attended practices regularly due partially to being...

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Well as to the question would I let someone hit me with it? Of course, I am not going to go whacking on someone with something I would not be whacked upon with. But then again, if you hit me with something and it hurts I aint gonna "let" you do it again if I can help it. I do see where this line of ...

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I see alot of people are making maces out of dog chew toys. Has anyone tried to take and make a war hammer out of them. I was thinking about taking two of the king kong (as shown here http://www.dogtoysmart.com/view_product.php?product=KOKK&searchlink=yes&search=KONG&page=1) Cutting the large end of...

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http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic.php?t=7422

Try this page. Its from RomanArmyTalk and a guy made a shield like what you pictured. Hope it helps.

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I will give ya $5.00

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Well from what I am hearing. It would probably be easier for me to just find someone with what I need and have them do the cutting for me. The name brands are outte my current price range, and those suggested by Willing Pell arnt feasable. I dont thing my wife would like it mounted on the kitchen ta...

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Anyone used them? Any comments on them. I am wondering, I dont have a place for a shop so anything that can be easily packed up and stored in the house is great. Kinda like these:: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92115 I have found similar items at local stores for a...

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A flat price would be much easier. Especially for those with a limited budget. Because with an auction the price could go high good for you but not for others. But either way in the end the choice is up to you.

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How much does the shipping and handling run. How long is the sale going to run??

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Yes How much? What will it be a straight out sale or an auction of sorts

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Greetings I am looking for a source for 15th Century Polish armor. Any help or lead no matter how small would be greatly appreciated.

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Greetings, Here a short time ago I had posted about purchasing a leather dog collar gorget. Well after a couple of references suggested I went with Andrew's Armory. I am very pleased with is work. The item was just as I wanted and delivery was fast. So for the money and quality I would say he is ver...

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I am looking to buy a leather gorget to replace the metal one I currently have. Any recomendations 4 sources?

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I was wondering because were I work we use round stock and large diameter pieces some of the scrap pieces are anywhere from 1/2" - 6+" thick. The diameters also vary from 2" - almost 2ft. We use 1040 up to 4140 annealed I believe. My idea is to take a piece and turn the dish part out on a lathe. Was...

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I am thankful for all the comments given. Now does anyone know the difference between 1040 and 4140(?) steel?

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I was wondering if someone could tell me the best metal for creating dishing and shaping forms. I am aware that sand bags and stumps are widely used and do quite well for the need. But what I am wondering if one were to make them from metal which would be best suited. Any and all comments welcome an...

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Well I would like to thank all that responded for their help. I finally was able to access the LPGN but am having trouble getting the names to display in a form I can read any suggestions?

A Couple of Projects of mine.

Looking for suggestions

? On gauntlet making

Review-- House Of The Wolf Shovel Greaves

Dog toys for more than maces??

Electric Shears??

Need help on armor research.

Armory Review:: Andrew's Armory

LTB SCA legal leather gorget

Dishing forms??