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Pops says they are the best pair of shoes he's ever owned.

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There was one on Ebay made by Francisc last week. *grumble* outbid

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Speaking of fit... I wore my triple buckle 14th cent. boots to the Getty yesterday. Got there at 10 am left at 4 stopping for no more than 15 minutes.

This morning... everything HURT.... except my feet.

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A-ha! so that's where Francisc got it from... I got to do a bear pit at his place once.... has he finished the castle yet?

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Cast steel body, tool steel top.

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KL is an English made offshoot of Mousehole forge. Peter Wright was one of their employee's before forming his own company. He was the one who pioneered the process of cast body, welded face anvils. It likely dates back to around 1900-1920. Not much is known about KL, they certainly didn't last long...

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Actually guys... the FIRST pin locking cheek helmets I ever saw were made by His Grace, Francisc. Back in the early 90's

Pretty sure that is where Brand got the idea for it.

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Thaddeus,

I have found that el-cheapo muratic pool acid makes a awesome descaling pickle. Bonus points for the normalization.

Can't wait to see more!

Grimr

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"Screw me once, shame on you. Screw me twice, Shame on me."

Screw a horde of folks three times? Get it on video

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Before you buy, design, build or decide, go here.

http://ronreil.abana.org/design1.shtml

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Found a Fabric artist to accept the commission. Svenska Flicka.

Details & review when complete.

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Pm Sent

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If you were into Heavy Metal back then you might've listened to these guys... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3TlrZLpQ0&list=AL94UKMTqg-9ALARXUnBMAWg5pRQsKF7Uy&index=1&feature=plcp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk2YNouT9UA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLkF3lpDD5M&feature=related http://www.youtu...

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http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/new%20work/aonghusfinal1.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/new%20work/aonghusfinal2.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn114/clueX4_graphics/new%20work/aonghusfinal2.jpg Complete and it will be on its way to Aon...

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I *LUST* for that buffer... I have a 2hp and I can bog it down

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Klaus I have a 50" chest in a t-shirt and am 5'9" so depending on maker large to XL

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Mad Matt, Whonew, Murdoch & Somedudeinutah spring to mind

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I see this as a good thing.... because many of the guys rushing to arm up for BoTN sold their high quality CotT pieces to finance it.

Be on the lookout for lots of quality Non spring armour to hit the archive, turning it into a buyers market.

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Here's the skinny... I had been talking with a costumer who normally works in the LARP community and does jaw dropping awesome work at about 1/2 of Historic's prices. but thats the problem. She is now swamped and I have zero desire to wait another 2 months for these relatively simple items. The real...

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I need : Chausses (no foot please!) 2 sets Braies 2 pairs Undershirts 2 of these too A cotte or cotehardie. I want them in linen, braies/shirts white or ivory. Chausses also in linen, one set black, one set oxblood (cranberry or pomegranate acceptable). I want the cotte / cotehardie in linen too, pa...

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bigjon wrote: It also has a period leather conditioner and protector applied to it.

Please tell me you didn't rub beef tallow into that, I might cry.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs

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I really like the one with the dragon on it. Nice stitchwork!

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Wow that is for sure not one of their standard tents... the number of panels and design is far more accurate. Please forgive my earlier presumption because at $800 with poles & ropes, that is a really good deal for that Pavillion. How many people does it take to set up & does it have a pole at every...

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Mother of Pearl

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What I am thinking is simple styles, "D" shape square & pointy, Figure 8 both square and pointy. Buckle plates would be easy even with a simple cutout design. Decoration would be simple chisel struck patterns. I want to fill a niche not compete with current makers. 1/2" and 3/4" sizes... any call fo...

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Whonew... With all the hoobah over BoN... I am left to wonder... did Mr. Stagmer / Baltimore Knife & Sword ever pay you back yet? Surely with all the money he's made from the USA team and Icefalcon he could have easily paid you back. I'd hate for other fellow archivers to get ripped off & ignored fo...

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Was this custom? because Midwest Tent doesn't sell anything with the dimentions you give. Their size large round has 6'3" walls, 16' diameter and 12' center height. They also go for $450 new, without poles. I have a Panther Roman Papillo, 9' square tent, poles, ropes & stakes that I'd be willing to ...

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DAYUM!

Waldryk has come a long way...

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*drool* if only you worked in stainless....

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Before I go further or invest money in materials... Would anyone be interested in handmade steel buckles? What styles would you like to see? What sizes would you like to see? What pricepoint would you be willing to pay for such an item with the caveat that it would be simple, well made but not "Blin...

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Lazarith, After planish, sand about 220 grit, then 400. Sand in overlapping bands that follow the visual flow of the piece's curve and overlap each pass. Then take it to a buffer with a stiff stitched muslin or sisal wheel and buff with Green rouge (1000-1200 grit) or Formax Satin glow, then buff wi...

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Speculation based on what could be seen on video.

Strap failures or buckle breakage..... failed spring pins. Pins need cotters or sneckt hooks need to be used on some designs.

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Re: Another awesome review for Frank @ Viking Leather

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Re: Aonghus's Seax - New pics! Done!

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Re: WARNING. Post- BoTN plate armour freakout. WARNING

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In need of late 14th century clothing - Found thank you!

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Re: Pavillion for trade/sale

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Re: Legal Blades for Battle of Nations combat?

Re: Pavillion for trade/sale

Re: New Plate, Legs and new Helms with new pictures

Re: Pitbull Demi Gaunts with Segmented Vambraces $125

Guaging interest - Handmade steel buckles

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