The Armour Archive

Pheylin Quinn

A lot of suppliers will only work B2B or business to business. That is why I got an Employee ID Number (US). This allows me to do transactions with business suppliers. Essentially cutting out the middleman and saving markup.

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by wilmot: Hi, I own a Bev Jr. and it will cut 18 ga. mild and 22 ga. stainless. They were made until 1985. They are great for cutting small brass parts and getting into tight ...

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vallconnan: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2013785402 Here is a nice one on ebay Germany. With clamp/vise (term?) and shaping forms. 300 kg equals 660lbs...

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Guillaume2: Pheylin...you already have 3 shear! let me have the 18 yo virgin and this little shear! or we can split...hmmm 18 yo or shear,good question;/ <HR></BLOCKQUOT...

Pheylin Quinn

For a description of the shears, including B-Jr. look here: http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/006844.html Oh, Ivar: I would like an 18yr old virgin, too! If you come across one, send her my way! Better yet, an 18yr old virgin carying a Beverly Jr. would be PERFECT! [This message has been ...

Pheylin Quinn

After using my B1, B2 and B3 for some time now (and to avoid people asking me the same questions over and over again) I feel that I should post a review. Allot of people ask me what the best shear for the job is, well here is my humble opinion on each model: B1 - 14ga mild and 18ga stainless: This s...

Pheylin Quinn

Master Geoffrey sells a very good Wisby CoP Kit for cheap. I believe he will sell them complete, also.

http://www.hammeredsteel.com/gaa/armour/gaa/body.htm

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Pheylin Quinn

BTW:

IVAR - When are you gonna find me a Beverly Jr.?!

Pheylin Quinn

I have the following to say about each model: B1 - a bit too light for SCA armouring work. While it cuts tight radiuses, you will be pushing the shears limits and causing undo wear and tear to parts and blades if you repeatedly cut anything thicker that 16/14ga mild and 18ga tougher metals, ie. stai...

Pheylin Quinn

Going prices on new Beverly's: http://www.centaurforge.com/en-us/dept_411.html or Go here and search for Beverly: http://www.eastwoodco.com/cgi-bin/sgdynamo.exe?HTNAME=default2.htm Info on specifications are as follows: B1 - 14ga mild and 18ga stainless. B2 - 10ga mild and 14ga stainless B3 - 3/16" ...

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jacob: This one is electric. I dont know anything about it, but the high bidder doesnt look like an Archive name. It sounds like an electric b2. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayI...

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Prince Of Darkmoor: You're not alone . Apparently, others think so too http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> So, you are telling us that Y...

Pheylin Quinn

Good work! However, they look to flat. I would suggest dishing the knuckle area. Use a ball pein hammer to dish, then planish, sand and finish. And then do something with the cuff. Remember, there are aren't too many two dimensional surfaces in armour. Almost everything contains a compund curve. Mak...

Pheylin Quinn

If you want a brass look, phosphor bronze or something of that nature might do the trick. I remember someone telling me that phosphor bronze is a fairly strong alloy.

Brass would not be a good thing. For SCA use, that is.

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Pheylin Quinn

I think we need a "Paging Ron Simmons" board.

Pheylin Quinn

In my experience, the rotary/ratchet style punches are slower than the scissor style, by a long shot. I can get through MANY more holes with a 7.5 or 8 much quicker than with a #10. I just don't like them. Much prefer a #8 mounted in a vise. Quick and painless (unless you smash your fingers in betwe...

Pheylin Quinn

I actually like mine. It is a decent travel anvil for setting rivets, etc at events. A good onsite or emergency anvil. I do NO finishing or shaping on it, tho.

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Hammered Wombat: (Why do I keep thinging that you want a bascinet? What is this obsession I have with bascinets?), that would be $22 + $15 shipping http://www.armourarchive....

Pheylin Quinn

I used to do bodywork. Most of the tools used for bodywork are too light. They only beat on VERY thin sheetmetal, for the most part.

I have not found too many, in my extensive tool collection, that cross over.

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Ivar: The pictures need to be taken yet-- business has kept bothe myself and Ron VERY busy. I will be going back to his place Wednesday to get the Globose, Plackart, and Chu...

Pheylin Quinn

Master Geoffrey takes special pride in his sallets. I do not think he has any commission slots, however it does not hurt to ask.

Pheylin

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kevin the Hound: You have NO idea how bad. I have a picture of it save on my computer at home. I'll see about getting it placed where someone can see it tonight. The commen...

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Prince Of Darkmoor: * take your time because before anyone sees the quality of your craftsmanship, they'll see the finish you put on the helmet and that will immediately al...

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by houseofthedragon: well i was at gulf wars and did not see you once. sorry i missed you <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Where were you? I don't remember seeing an armour booth l...

Pheylin Quinn

I use one of those on occassion to cut out smaller sheets of thinner gauge. The one I have access to works pretty crappy on anything thicker than 18ga. Forget what they are called. I have heard the technical term before. Maybe I will remember.

Pheylin Quinn

norsetrader.inc@verizon.net

Worked yesterday.

Pheylin Quinn

I see that you are from my neck of the woods. I grew up in Bourbonnais. Feel free to contact me and I can give you a hand. I have open armouring days, in my shop, for the most part on Saturdays. We work until we drop or have nothing to do, whichever comes first. I would be more than happy to show yo...

Pheylin Quinn

Other than the plaque belt hanging funny, it does not look to bad.

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jeff: Sasuke, I was looking for a 3600rpm, I tought that it was the "standard" for armouring. If I remember correctly, there is only a few $ between 3600 and 1800rpm. So the...

Pheylin Quinn

These helms are made overseas and then resold by this guy. I have been e-mailing him and he is NOT a metalworker, IMHO. He stated that he is unaware that these are not functional helms. According to him he has not had any complaints other than the breakable bargrills, which he had replaced. He is si...

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Warren: I use 11-13 oz for cops but water harden them. Soak in water until saturated, then mould into shape and bake slowly in a 200F oven for 15 min shaping as you go. Let ...

Pheylin Quinn

I had one of these helms in my hand at GW. They are TERRIBLE! The bargrill is almost useless. WAY TOO CLOSE TO YOUR FACE. As a matter of fact, the helm was too big for my head and the bargrill was touching my nose. BAD design! LONG way to go before they are worth the cost of shipping! --------------...

Pheylin Quinn

Looks like a prop from Mad Max to me.

Pretty crappy for a Crown Prince.

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Pheylin Quinn

You might want to see if GAA has any CoP kits in stock:

www.hammeredsteel.com/gaa

Pheylin Quinn

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Hammered Wombat: Here's a pic of the pattern pieces for the helm that Pheylin posted. I didn't make that particular helm, but got the pic from the customer I made another on...

Beverly Shear Review and Recommendations