The Armour Archive

PatternWeld

Ok lets get to the quenching nitty gritty. There are two factors that are of greatest import in a quench medium. Vapor point & Mass Oversimplified yes but those are the factors. If you overcome the vapor point a gass/steam jacket forms around the item causing uneven quenching & resulting in warpage....

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Prices dropped because I'd like the remaining items gone.

2 buckles gone, thank you!

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Absolutely. You'll need a holder (portable hole like a big banner holder) so it can't be knocked over. A wood pole, a piece of black pipe for the shank, some perf plate rolled into a cone and welded onto the shank. Use the cheapo pressed fireplace logs broken into briquette sized chunks for fuel. Vi...

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Yes, With a caveat... most places won't let you walk around with one. There's no way to secure the fuel to where it won't spread fire if/when you trip & drop it... or even accidently fling it. I did mine from a wood handle with a piece of pipe affixed to a "basket" to hold the fuel. I later added a ...

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Waiting to hear back from Gypsy re: price but still considering any other options. Failing those two I will contact Ruthardis, I just didn't want to wait for a custom.

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Seaan, I have a large size aircraft aluminum plackart that I got from one of Ice's scratch and dent sales. It slightly cracked when they put the center seam in it so its not been repaired or polished/strapped yet. The large size is just a little too small for my fat ass + arming cotte + maille, I th...

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Ka0z, While I have to wait untill the final adjustments are done and its back in my hands to give a proper review... I was contacted by a fellow archiver when I was looking to get my stainless B&B from rough from the hammer, finished. I cannot more highly recommend sending AaronCarter a PM and havin...

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Charles,

After you detergent clean it... try testing the theory by adding some bronze rings. If the maille stops oxidizing and the bronze starts, you will have a definative answer.

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You may also want to check this out...

http://www.whitemountainarmoury.com/pdfs/armingCoat.pdf

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Thank you for the kind words. Ka0z bought a bunch of belts from a friend of mine, a long time Leather Crafter. Among other things he does belts for Utilikilt. He's also spent years and years on the Ren circuit, SCA & Empire of Adria Check him out sometime http://blackbeardscreations.com/catalog.htm ...

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Also love the work comming out of Two Ravens but at this point I'd prefer a used helm to new because of the price difference.

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Some stainless steels begin to loose their stainless properties when heated past a certain point (as in welded). They will begin to oxidize and in some cases even rust. It may be possible to electricly passivate the maille if this is the case. Try cleaning in a strong detergent in a vibe tumbler wit...

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I wasn't aware Adam / WMA did occulars ?!? Love his work... can you send me a pic?

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Tons of views but no replies makes Grimr a sad panda...

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Thanks to all the folks who have bought stuff I was able to get the helm I needed for steel fighting. Was lucky enough to find an awesome sugarloaf for a price akin to theft. I want to now find a Viking Occular style helmet for an alternate SCA kit. I have around a $300 budget Does anyone have one, ...

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PM Sent

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Vilhelm550 also did an AWESOME write up on doing greaves from soccer shin guards with a leather cover.

Edited to correct spelling

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Malkome,

Is it complete with insert, set screws & clip? Is it a right, left or straight clip?

Will this jig do a quad fletch? Almost forgot... do you have the manual/instructions for it as well?

Regards,

Grimr

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Some Buckles, Knees & FIE mask still available. Thank you to everyone who responded so far for the help!

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Because you held the camera sideways when you took it. Use photobucket because it has a fairly robust photo editor built in that will allow you to rotate the image among other things.

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Pm answered. Thank you Sir Mons.

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http://revival.us/fancysallet.aspx

OR

http://revival.us/simplebacksalletbasicvisor.aspx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAND-FORGED-GOT ... 965wt_1139

Would that do?

Grimr

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Prices dropped by $5 to stimulate interest.

I really need this stuff gone to new homes. As always please feel free to make me an offer, worst is that I will decline or make a counter offer...

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Adding this... http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/yard%20sale/GEDC0237.jpg Large size Uhlmann FIE 1600N non electric mask. There is a conversion kit out there for these (About $29) if you do need electric. If you know fencing then you know this is a top of the line mask. Asking...

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Thank you! I will ship Wednesday with the other items sold.

Getting closer to that helmet I want...

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Morning bump. No one likes the belt buckles ?!?

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PM replied

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Why is it that Art in steel like this, comes up on the archive only when I am broke?

Gorgeous work Sir.

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Theudric

If you PM me your full address I will package them up and get a shipping total in the next couple of days. Then you can make a decision or make me a offer?

Grimr

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24" melon.

I should add that the steel fighting helm will be for Adria combat. They don't hit full force so a helm a little smaller than what would be required for SCA is perfectly acceptable.

Grimr

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My income dried up and I need to raise cash for a helmet to use for steel fighting. What I have to offer.... http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/for%20sale/GEDC0577.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/for%20sale/GEDC0578.jpg Hand forged & forge oil black...

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Got relisted when it didn't hit reserve. Still has 4 days on it so we'll see if the owner loves it more or wants to sell it more.

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A custom made one yes. The extra I have would be for a bare blade, no tip

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What's the width of the blade? I'm converting a blade for use that came with a scabbard that I won't be able to use once I put a tip on it

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Matt How about I order one from windrose for you as a thank you for standing behind your work?

Let me know, I'll be back Sunday and put the order in if you say its ok.

Grimr

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