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Afternoon bump

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All I asked for was what was promised before I prepaid for a project. Regular communication and updates. When Jackie brought you in as a partner, you chose to step in between and try to modify what was agreed to before you ever came onto the scene. I have all the emails that laid out what was agreed...

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Peter Cosgrove was discussed on the archive in 2001,2002,2003 Everything points to positive feedback. There was a time when the "Stormking" & the "Hammerlord" were THE viking helm to have. We've since evolved (perception of the community to more period appearance) though his patterns are still much ...

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I start with something similar to #1, then smoothly narrow the top a little, leave the middle part wide and smoothly taper towards the pommel. I then flute the whole thing with a round rat-tail rasp in a left rising spiral and tightly tape with grip tape.

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Varukh has just what I am looking for. Thank you to all who responded!

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Russ if you look at the Ebay link it is to a Tartar styled bow made of laminated wood. The only horn on it is a "flash" on the sides of the Siyahs. I agree with you that in a traditional Sinew/wood/horn laminate bow, the wood almost doesn't matter, except for the siyahs. It is fact common for many o...

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Lets not resurrect the unpleasant. Its enough that Carl stepped in and was VERY rude to me after all I asked for was the regular progress updates Jackie & I agreed on before I pre-paid for the Helmet. As a result I cancelled my order and Jackie IMMEDIATELY gave me a refund in full. I would not hesit...

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Russ, Everything we know now about the science of it says that the change in wood density creates a spot that does not flex or compress like the wood around it. This causes issues, never said it won't work but it is HIGHLY undesirable in the limbs. Knot in the riser? adds character. I'm not arguing ...

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Vermillion,

The ebay pic isn't helping... see the knots in the wood they used? Its *DEATH* for a bow limb, even a laminated one.

Sure it isn't hand made by a master Bowyer but at least they could reject the scrap lumber, ya know?

Grimr

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Whonew, I'd like to see the option of added gorget (maybe splinted leather?) shoulder cops (simple shell, no llame) and maybe a Westland 14th century gambeson/arming jacket (Like the ones Icefalcon sells, Westland has em for minimum order of 10 or so. Maybe Frank over at Viking Leather could help ou...

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Saw the pic via PM... will reply via PM

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I say blame Insane Irish... he's always kicking the pebble that starts the avalanche.

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You'd think they would get that kind of energy worked out in armour, hitting each other with sticks?

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After being sent a original pic by Yojimbo, I am sad to say that the helm Gypsy has, doesn't have the occular style I like.

That means I am still looking. Anyone have one they want to part with?

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Good idea Johann, except if I do that, I'll have to re-blacken it!

This is an armour piercer for sure and will withstand what it was made for & more. Even if one chose to simply use it for an ahlspiess or as a tip for a godentag.

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You are likely right Mike

At the very least the project spurred me to make a socketing bick so other "Stabby, choppy, smackey" things on a pole will be forthcomming.

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Thanks for the feedback Johann.... topic edit & better pics on their way.

This is the best of 4 pics I snapped. For some odd reason, even in full sun, forge blackened items don't seem to be very photogenic...

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This kind

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180 some views and not a single person has interest enough to post or bid? Guess that means the reserve is more than what most people think they should pay... Please keep in mind this is not made in a 3rd world country of mild steel. This is the real deal, hand made, hand hardened and one-of. The on...

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I can say now that I had a less than pleasant experience with Carl that caused me to cancell an order with Jackie. I would do business with Jackie again in a heartbeat... Carl.... not so much.

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Long hilted like the Sweedish find...

Someone is going to get a very nice seax!

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Talk to Svenska Flicka @ Spindle, Shuttle & Needle. She does awesome work!

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I have a nice Uhlmann 1600n FIE mask I am looking to get rid of. Perhaps we may work a trade once you have pictures?

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I recently took a commission from an archiver for a lance head. It failed to meet specs so I am auctioning it off. Here's a pic... http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/new%20work/0625121559-1.jpg It has an expanded tapered socket made for a 1-1.25" tapered pole, and is drilled fo...

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Finishing up in the shop today, waiting for a lance head to cool from hardening.... Bump

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Talk to:

Illusion
Clang
Pat Thaden
Robert MacPherson
Ugo Serrano

Good Hunting!

Grimr

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Looks like I'll have to go the Ebay route. OR find the time to sit down and make some bending jigs, a steam box and laminate one up from Bamboo floor lathes and hardwood siyah.

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I also have a horn and sinew Grozer Hungarian for sale, 45# at 28, I can get some pictures to you if you're interested. I also have a dozen arrows for it as well. If he isn't interested in the #45, I am. Been wanting one for a while and It'll give me an excuse to sell my #40 Martin X-200 Howatt sig...

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It might even be worth it to go to a rental yard and scout out a small concrete mixer to rent for a weekend. Dunno what resources you have but there are many DIY options involving some scrapwood, a washing machine motor, a wheel, and a cheap to free plastic drum.

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I compared you to Hanzo because your "Zen" shows through in your work. I'm so excited to finally have a set of clothes I am proud to wear. As soon as my finances get straight again I'll be in touch for some clothes to go with my viking personae. Your love of your art shows in what you do and that is...

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My new soft kit from Svenska Flicka !!!

Still need a few accessories but I couldn't love a set of clothes more than these.

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The word "review" is insufficient in this case. I present to you a newly Minted, Primped & Big Pimpin Paisan. http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/14th%20century%20clothing/GEDC0004.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/14th%20century%20clothing/GEDC0007.jp...

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In case anyone is wondering what this smells like... just try to pee on a decent sized fire and extinguish the coal bed. It will immediately vapor off in a steam cloud that makes anything it touches smell like 3 week old Renfaire unpumped sunbaked porta-john ... or a Hipster at the Cyprus Hill Smoke...

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I'll try to add some more armour bits after the weekend.

Buckles are being shipped today.

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