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by Charles Alexander
Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:53 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: inexpensive AND accurate looking armor?
Replies: 8
Views: 595

Ha! :D
by Charles Alexander
Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS Hammers and Stuff II
Replies: 3
Views: 244

I'm interested in seeing more of the main plate of an experimental bevor. Hard to make out in the pic
by Charles Alexander
Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:30 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Available soon-Atzinger hardened leather armour.
Replies: 29
Views: 932

If it's not bad form to ask, approx how much time and effort did it take to make them?
(Asks a potential future customer)
by Charles Alexander
Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Otto's Armory, anyone gotten ahold of him recently?
Replies: 19
Views: 747

I'vs got an order in the pot as well. Be VERY patient here. This will take some time, I am hoping to get my stuff for spring. Half off sale is a first warning flag that he is in trouble. Needs money quick to pay bills, buy food, ship and buy supplies etc... When he does a sale followed by two half ...
by Charles Alexander
Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Archer's bracers
Replies: 11
Views: 470

Nice
by Charles Alexander
Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Available soon-Atzinger hardened leather armour.
Replies: 29
Views: 932

Very nice indeed.
by Charles Alexander
Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Any opinions on Finditarmory's flat riveted maille?
Replies: 12
Views: 575

I'm not crazy about galvy(I too prefer stainless), but Lowes does sell a zinc spray along with their spray paints.

It sounds like you can re-galvanize metal.

I have no idea how well it would work out for maille or if the spray is as useful as it sounds.
by Charles Alexander
Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Any opinions on Finditarmory's flat riveted maille?
Replies: 12
Views: 575

From the look of the pictures, the mild steel maille appears to be galvanized. Of course, I would confirm before buying...
by Charles Alexander
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: affordable stainless sallet
Replies: 11
Views: 1142

One more :bump:
by Charles Alexander
Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Schmitthenner's Leather Armor
Replies: 21
Views: 852

And steel would protect better than Unhardened leather...
by Charles Alexander
Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Schmitthenner's Leather Armor
Replies: 21
Views: 852

I owned a 14th Century Leather/Steel Cuirass from Schmitthenner. It was generally a good piece. I ended up selling it.

It was light, yes. However a 16 gauge breast would only be marginally heavier however.
by Charles Alexander
Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Shovel greave design
Replies: 10
Views: 391

Hope that didn't come out wrong... I meant it as a compliment.

In hind sight, comparisons can be unwise.
by Charles Alexander
Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Shovel greave design
Replies: 10
Views: 391

Similar to truehearth's greaves, which are quite nice.

Good improvement. Thumbs up.
by Charles Alexander
Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: half-punched maille
Replies: 8
Views: 531

Would love to see pics...
by Charles Alexander
Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: half-punched maille
Replies: 8
Views: 531

Chris from Find-It Armory has a good reputation. Ordered from him in the past with no issues. Haven't seen his maille up close though.
by Charles Alexander
Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:37 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Interest survey: laser cut tempered spring steel lamellar
Replies: 42
Views: 1255

Awesome.

I might be interested in placing an order.
by Charles Alexander
Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:33 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: I'm NOT done Thanks guys
Replies: 36
Views: 2235

Don't give up. You've got talent and there is demand for your work. At least give it a couple dozen orders or so...
by Charles Alexander
Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: tools for riveted maille
Replies: 2
Views: 181

tools for riveted maille

I'm considering tinkering with some overlap rings and making some riveted maille of my own.

Theringlord.com has tools for such, but does anyone else know of any alternatives?

Does anyone here still make their own riveted maille rings?
by Charles Alexander
Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: affordable stainless sallet
Replies: 11
Views: 1142

bumpity bump
by Charles Alexander
Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ow, Fuck. Workshop safety advice.
Replies: 42
Views: 1121

Have someone make you a chainmail sock for your hair. A modified coif may do the trick. :)

But seriously though a cover that covers all your hair would work. Even something all covering such as a hood or something.
by Charles Alexander
Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Washers for maille
Replies: 4
Views: 284

Yes, I've noticed the washer prices for bulk aren't quite as low as they should be... TRL does have small punched rings, but not the large ones anymore. I was just curious if anyone found a washer type that worked... There was one post here years ago of someone who did find washers that would work f...
by Charles Alexander
Sun Oct 25, 2009 5:04 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Washers for maille
Replies: 4
Views: 284

Washers for maille

I know this has been posted before. Anyone find any common washers that make good maille rings?

This guy has some decent picture examples on his page - http://www.exercise-equipment-parts.com/

Search washers
by Charles Alexander
Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:28 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Auction - Leather bracers/vambraces ENDED
Replies: 20
Views: 582

Go for it.
by Charles Alexander
Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Auction - Leather bracers/vambraces ENDED
Replies: 20
Views: 582

How about something dark green with some kind of nature design. Almost Elvish. I imagine you want to stay within historical realms though.
by Charles Alexander
Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Would there be any market for an armour and weapon pinup?
Replies: 46
Views: 1624

James Arlen has tasteful examples -

http://mysite.verizon.net/tulkaz/jewelry.html
by Charles Alexander
Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Auction - Leather bracers/vambraces ENDED
Replies: 20
Views: 582

Nice work on these Orc Mike, be sure to offer more if you can afford to.
by Charles Alexander
Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Would there be any market for an armour and weapon pinup?
Replies: 46
Views: 1624

Otto von Teich wrote:I think I'd rather have a calender with just really nice armour. Chick calenders a dime a dozen, armour calenders, rare as hens teeth..I've NEVER seen one..


I would second that.
by Charles Alexander
Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Would there be any market for an armour and weapon pinup?
Replies: 46
Views: 1624

Think I might know the guy in the black...

Check this one out -
by Charles Alexander
Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: merc tailor heat blued espaliers GONE!
Replies: 26
Views: 805

Closeup pics help.
by Charles Alexander
Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: SS flat-rivited hauberk, pouches, linen tunic
Replies: 23
Views: 917

Interesting, didn't know the Ring lord did flattened riveted maille.
by Charles Alexander
Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: new guy armoury
Replies: 65
Views: 5667

Happy armor crafting. :D

Pics always help(excuse this obvious remark)
by Charles Alexander
Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Accepting Custom orders
Replies: 21
Views: 966

Thanks.

However the flickr link appears to be private.
by Charles Alexander
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Accepting Custom orders
Replies: 21
Views: 966

Very nice...

Is this your website? - http://www.geocities.com/minamoto_armouries/

Some larger pictures of this armor would be nice too. I'd like to zoom up on the elbows and greaves.
by Charles Alexander
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Would there be any market for an armour and weapon pinup?
Replies: 46
Views: 1624

sean of the chipendales wrote:This pic was taken at Pennsic. Is this what you are looking for?........


Ugh... My eyes!
by Charles Alexander
Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: Welded stainless mail scraps
Replies: 5
Views: 172

pm sent

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