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by AL
Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS Mertailor Elbows, Knees 2x Finger Bucklers
Replies: 3
Views: 184

FS Mertailor Elbows, Knees 2x Finger Bucklers

I have for sale 2 pairs of the finger bucklers we used to make and a set of 13/14th c elbow and knee shells. The elbow and knee cops of of the 13/14thc. type we use to make but are the shells with no holes for liners or straps. They are made from 16 gauge CR mild steel, unlined, unpadded and unstrap...
by AL
Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:17 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales
Replies: 38
Views: 843

Re: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales

Scales are tentatively spoken for.
by AL
Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:26 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales
Replies: 38
Views: 843

Re: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales

Al, what would the rectangular besagues, specifically, go with? Are they identified with a particular time or place, or piece of art? I am strangely tempted, in that, "now there's something you don't see every day" fashion of armor whores everywhere. Page 102 of AAOTMK " Saint George and the Dragon...
by AL
Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:04 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales
Replies: 38
Views: 843

Re: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales

any chance of seeing scales like those out of 20 guage stainless with a crease down the center for strength? any chance of seeing scales like those out of 20 guage stainless with a crease down the center for strength? I'm sorry, I make these from scrap/drops from cut out that are good for nothing e...
by AL
Wed Aug 28, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales
Replies: 38
Views: 843

Re: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales

Al, what would the rectangular besagues, specifically, go with? Are they identified with a particular time or place, or piece of art? I am strangely tempted, in that, "now there's something you don't see every day" fashion of armor whores everywhere. I usually see the rectangular type 1430-50's ran...
by AL
Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales
Replies: 38
Views: 843

Re: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales

What material for the scales?
My bad, its been so long since I put any up I forgot to list it. Made from 16 gauge CR steel.
by AL
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales
Replies: 38
Views: 843

FS 2x Merctailor Spaulder, Besagues 11 Dozen Scales

I have for sale a pair each of brass trimmed spaulders, scalloped edge spaulders, two types of besague and 11 dozen of the scales I used to make. The brass trimmed spaulders are made from 16 gauge CR mild steel with hand rolled and counter sunk edge on the main plate, as well as beveled edges where ...
by AL
Mon Aug 05, 2013 2:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 1/2 Inch Shank Diameter Copper Or Brass Rivets
Replies: 4
Views: 193

Re: 1/2 Inch Shank Diameter Copper Or Brass Rivets

Cet, that vendor looks like they will fit my buddys bill. Thanks very much for everybodies input.
by AL
Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:20 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 1/2 Inch Shank Diameter Copper Or Brass Rivets
Replies: 4
Views: 193

1/2 Inch Shank Diameter Copper Or Brass Rivets

A buddy of mine does large installation metal sculpture and is working on a big piece of corperate art for a company in SE Asia. He's run into a snag as he'd planned to use a dozen or so 1/2 inch shank diameter copper or brass domehead rivets for part of it and after doing some interwebs poking arou...
by AL
Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS Merctailor Besagues, Finger Bucklers
Replies: 5
Views: 174

Re: FS Merctailor Besagues, Finger Bucklers

One set of finger bucklers is sold.
by AL
Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:56 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS Merctailor Almian Collar
Replies: 2
Views: 320

Re: FS Merctailor Almian Collar

Sold.
by AL
Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:53 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS Merctailor Besagues, Finger Bucklers
Replies: 5
Views: 174

FS Merctailor Besagues, Finger Bucklers

I have for sale two pairs of besagues and two pairs of finger bucklers. The besagues are made from 16 gauge CR steel. They have outwardly turned edges, are slightly concave with a small raised center point peaked with a rivet. They are leather lined and have pairs of eyelets for pointing. One set is...
by AL
Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS Merctailor 14/15th c. Legs, Arms w/ Club Type Fan
Replies: 7
Views: 315

Re: FS Merctailor 14/15th c. Legs, Arms w/ Club Type Fan

1050 steel. Actually Al,would you ever consider making a set in a medium carbin steel and leaving them unstrapped to be tempered by the buyer? Cause I could get behind that. In my finanacial situation these days, the money doesn't extist to cover the increased cost of buying sheet heat treatable 10...
by AL
Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS Merctailor Almian Collar
Replies: 2
Views: 320

Re: FS Merctailor Almian Collar

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by AL
Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:29 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS Merctailor Almian Collar
Replies: 2
Views: 320

FS Merctailor Almian Collar

I have for sale one of the almain collars we used to make. Made from 16 gauge CR mild steel it has rolled and counter sunk borders and beveled plate edges where appropriate. It is closed with a key slot on the base plates and pins on either side of the neck lames. Fits up to a 19 inch neck. It fits ...
by AL
Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS Merctailor 14/15th c. Legs, Arms w/ Club Type Fan
Replies: 7
Views: 315

FS Merctailor 14/15th c. Legs, Arms w/ Club Type Fan

I have for sale one pair each of 14/15th century style legs and arms with what is know as a club type fan on the cops. The arms are made from 16 gauge CR steel, with an outwardly rolled top edge rebrace and bracer cuff and beveled plate edges where appropriate. They come with hand made buckles and s...