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accdntprone

Please forgive me if I'm repeating something already said above: Where to get zoombang shirts; used I would say here on the archive. New I would say Ice Falcon. Yes, you could maybe find someone on line (or direct from zoombang via their website) and save $10 or so. I personally would rather pay the...

accdntprone

Jr in high school.

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I purchased this just the other day from Tim Belcher here on the archive. Since I can comfortably wear a 2X t-shirt I assumed that this 2x zoombang shirt would fit me. It does not. I'm 5'10" by 280lb, so any prospective buyer would want to be at least slightly thinner than that. I was happy to get t...

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The kid hasn't been turning out a lot since school started back, but I think this hat turned out quite nice. Its for a 23 = 23.5" head. I believe he intends to place it for sale on the archive, not sure what he is hoping to get. Its 14 gage mild steel, all riveted (including the bar grill, still wor...

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What was that Cap? I didn't hear you.... :p

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I have made helms with 10 gage mild. It IS doable with the tools you have, it will just require time and effort. (me and my buddy wulf made a pratorian out of 10 gage mild years ago) You will use up jigsaw blades. I have not tried the soapy water mix idea, I have always just sprayed on wd40 at regul...

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If you wanted to get a set of halves from rough from the hammer I would be happy to weld / dress them out for you. That would likely be your cheapest route unless someone speaks up with a used hat.

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Been there. All they (and lowes and ace hardware) seem to have is brass plated aluminum. Which wont work because I have to beat a crease into the stuff, and that beats holes into the brass plate and leaves the aluminum visible.

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Hey, it could happen. It happened to my ex wives

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I stand corrected, I received your info via email. Refund has been sent. Should you change your mind about wanting the helm after its finished you know how to reach me. If not its a fairly generic size, I can use it to fill another order with no difficulty.

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Who put that damn pond there anyway?!?

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David, I received a PM from you, but all in contained was a quote of the above post. It did not contain your address for paypal.

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My local source has dried up, and I need enough brass to finish up two sugarloafs for current orders. Anything from 18 gage to 14 gage would work, (18 gage would be best as its going to be overlaying steel) I am trying to avoid ordering it from rj lehay, though if it turns out that I have to I guess...

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@ David dekunstenarr For orders being placed now yes. That is my best estimate. That's how long I currently expect it to take to clear my backlog on starter buckets and meet an order placed today. If you would like to help speed up the clearing of my que, I would be delighted to return your money. S...

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Diglach and jleigh, still taking orders, but turnaround time is still around a month.

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Yeah, more heat is the key. Eventually the brownish color will burn off leaving a kind of dull gray. First time I did it was by accident. I was blackening a helm and left it on the fire to long.

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Heat and a little wd 40 seems to work

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Yeah I don't have anything as fancy as a plasma cutter.... I do have plans to fool around with bar stock and see what I can come up with that doesn't look like it came off a football helmet. Right now Im going with covering it with nasal and chainmail. Foot is on the mend. I got to the gym yesterday...

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Sorry for being late bro.

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I always tack weld them together then rivet them. Just easier for me.
Foot is hurting but on the mend. The boots help, as the insole has a lot more cushion to it than my old gym shoes.
Ill post a front view tomorrow after I decide how to finish it and get the nasal on.

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I drill 1/8" holes for my inside corners. Seems to work.

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Had to make another hat for myself, mostly cause the last one just didn't fit quite the way I wanted to. Unfortunately pressed for both time and materials. (making a run for metal Monday, but several of the pieces of this helm had to be jigsaw puzzled together and butt welded) Did the slatted back d...

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The reason I stay outta bars these days

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Not much of a story. It was another one of those AHEM "drinking establishment altercations" that I use to find myself in from time to time. Back before I got my little girl and started trying to act right.

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I can make a helm, and I may have some stainless 3/4 legs. Or rather I have them and they may fit her. I would love to get my hands on the chain shirt, but I think Im still a bit light value wise. (depending on what helm you want) Lastly, the helm would take a while to bring to fruition as Im a bit ...

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Eric, I don't particularly want to become "that guy" who hijacks every thread you post on. Please reply to my pm with your intentions regarding my order. Thank you.

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Nope. That was my right foot.

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If I die I expect it will be as a result of the poor choices I make with woman, not my shop practices. Or Ying might murder me cause he thinks I peed in his helm.....

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I can do a gorget for you if you don't end up going with one of the above options.

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I think Nissan originally expressed it as "tragedy plus distance equals humor". Ying, the name is Killum. Get it right.

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Thanks, and that aventail was made by losthelm here on the archive

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Roflmao

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Thats cause the summer ended and school began. He is working on a couple hats to sell, and helping out in the shop on weekends though.

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Well shit, but tentative dibs

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Had a tetanus shot less than 2 years ago, should be good there. I have an ample supply of antibiotics as well. That said, if the foot shows any sign of infection Ill head for ye ol emergency room. I have no interest in loosing my foot. Survival skills.... That's funny :). If I told you about the las...

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