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PatternWeld

Here's a pic of the inside... http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/Viking%20Project/GEDC0042.jpg The lower occulae is one piece and the nasal area is tack welded in 2-3 places to the grill. I agree that it looks like a ron simmons top but everybody and their brother used them, ev...

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Gentles, I got this helmet in a deal with a fellow archiver. He did not know its maker, it has no markings and according to him has made the rounds of at least 3-4 archiver owners. http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/Viking%20Project/GEDC0040.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albu...

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Thursday bump. Fencing mask back up due to no response from interested party.

Derfail your package is being shipped today will update via PM delivery confirmation #.

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I will PM it to you. Otherwise I think it would be hijacking Arslan's thread.

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I got together the extra $50 on the vambs because of my closet cleaning. Ever manage to snap even a cell phone pic? Its been a while and I'd love to see them even rough. Hope the life drama works out, sounds like a damn trainwreck but there is light at the end of the tunnel that's NOT another train....

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Between you and Jamie, I am being tempted into a 15th century kit I can't afford... Maybe when he gets sizing worked out I'll be back to order couters, arms (fluted) & those awesome scalloped shoulders. We might have to discuss other pieces then too. I'd like to try these out with my 14th century ki...

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Do you or do you have plans to, make a belt hook to complement?

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Odd...

I offered the same service last year after posting a complete step by step how-to including leather edging. I even showed a simple edge braid to prevent your fighting tunic from getting wear spots.

And there were only *crickets*

Good luck in your endevour, it is a needed service.

Grimr

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wow I make quite a few pairs of finger gauntlets. its much easier to contact cement the leathers to the gloves. just sew the tips down if you need extra security. no peening no fuss no bother. easy as can be for sport quality armour. You just saved me shipping to Canada and weeks of wait OR a 240 m...

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Thank you Hrolfr!

I hope everything does well at the Tuchux charity auction, its a great cause.

Best Regards,

Grimr

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Tom, When you say you want a Baselard or Dagen that's kind of like saying you want a "Chevy" There is a HUGE amount of variation within that style. Examples: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N3k8UhmKjo8/T9OgbO9ov5I/AAAAAAAAAKc/cXOzP-1A0Ew/s576/100_0798.jpg http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL907/4313...

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PM sent re: Sabbatons & Guantlets

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My motivation for asking is that, various forms of these rubber weapon heads have been out for YEARS and there's only a few variations of styles. I'm assuming the ones from Purpleheart, revival, mandrake are being pressure molded & vulcanized so then I assume the issue is mold costs. Can these be la...

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The axe is from mandrake. You can get the at windrose, or by my hand sometimes, or another vender. The Lucern hammer looking bad boy is from revival. Pro tip. You can get the 1.5" paving blocks to make your own rubber heads. If you have a scroll saw (the bench mount, not a hand held saber saw) you ...

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Tuesday update & Bump

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Mineral oil. Its fairly pH neutral, thick too. Oil em up, wrap them in plastic wrap, THEN into a bag with your dessicant.

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Why can't we have the spike portion of this:

Backing up an axehead like this:

Enquiring minds with Idle money, want to know.

Grimr

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Jakob,

Was a pleasure Sir. I showed the Vambs / Greaves off at the pre-Highland war shire meeting. Much jealousy ensued.

Best Regards,

Grimr

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Arms are spoken for pending payment. Will get pics tomorrow of a few added items. Chief among them will be brand new unused & unstrapped stainless Andy Ward Guantlets. Large width, Medium length. Leggs have been paid for and will ship tomorrow, as well as the llames & buckles purchased by another ar...

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Jamie,

Do you have any interest in selling that rusty one from outside your shop? I've been wanting one to artificially age/weather before heat converting the oxide.

Grimr

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Leggs Pending partial trade. Talan has dibbs on the arms pending shipping info & payment. I'll send PM's when I get home today

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Sure Zohar. PM me a pic of the knees showing how wide they are (a ruler or measuring tape would be great) and how much you want for them in trade value.

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I have some Items for sale on this thread... viewtopic.php?f=3&t=151684

You may want to look at the pictures there and decide of any of it is what you are looking for.

Grimr

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Oddly the reply I have gotten was for an item I have not yet added... ?

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http://korokcsodai.blogspot.com/2012/06 ... arade.html

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If that fit my 24" melon I'd be selling a kidney about now.... *whimper*

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I've heard folks have had VERY good results by roughing up, gluing up as directed... THEN using a vacuum sealer bag as a "clamp".

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Edit: What was supposed to be a simple brake job and replacement of an oxygen sensor has snowballed into more than I was expecting. Added a new item as well. Now that I have narrowed down to the pieces I am going to integrate into my kit, I am selling some extras & some tools. - Period Bascinet styl...

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Dude, why don't you just shut the fuck up. This is the second time I've wandered into a thread only to see you bashing me when I have had not prior involvement. You can dish sh*t but can't take the consequences of cheesing people off with your attitude. Lighten up Buttercup. 'Cause if it wasn't tru...

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Hit up pitbull.

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When i get back from house sitting around the 16th or 17th I will have both arms and leggs up for sale. A person got some James River armoury stuff, oil backened it, it turned out splotchy so they sold it to me. I took it apart put a nice brush finish on it and re-assembled them with brass rivets fo...

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The whole idea is taking a step towards and flirting with an "As armoured" combat standard. If we let a shield slung on a back to have protective "value" in the game because it is a disadvantage due to weight & bulk... then why can't my suit of Maximillian gothic simply ignore your sword & spear blo...

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How about a original piece of 'Roadkill" art? extra gooshy and splatter? perhaps an old pelt nailed into the shield to give it a 3d effect enhanced by an artfull paintjob?

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Why not just treat it as "anviling" ? three shots and its busted.

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I've been going back and forth on a mongol or tartar style bow for a while. I'd want it in the 40-50 lb range What is he making them from? solid wood? laminate? bamboo? do they have covered limbs? is there a color choice etc.. I gotta admit where it comes to bows I am fairly picky so I'd need info a...

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