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Pitbull Armory

Hi there, In case anyone missed Hals updates, Ive added some of his new tools to his tool page at pitbullarmory.com. Id like to get pics of all his tools on that page eventually. Im glad to have him on my site. Buy Halberds.

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Hi there Lazarith, Yes you must get some of Hals tools. They are awesome. Hal its my pleasure to have your tools listed on my site, It makes my site more interesting and usefull. Please send any new tool pics you want added to leiderandy@yahoo.com and ill get them posted.

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Howdy Baron Conal. Heres a wooden hammer I use all the time in my shop for Breastplates and other stuff. Its a hardwood ballbat with a handle. The big end has a great rounded face on it straight from the factory, the small end has a similar radius ground on it where the bat was cut. Id think these w...

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Hi there Graham. Nice looking legs there for sure. Your work has come a long way fast. Id suggest a roll at the top of the cuisse to finish them off. This adds a stoprib, strength, and beauty. Or you could add a flare also. On ebay you can get a radius block with 4 different raidius on it for 12 dol...

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Hi there Swete, Thanks for the review im glad you liked the Mittens. I also took your suggestion and changed the finger tip pattern for the gaunts so they ground out better and cover more. Thanks for the help and the business.

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Hi there Gp, I really like the viking helm and the gauntlets look great also. Nice job on the progress pics too.

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Hey wow, you did a great job making those hammers. you will do fine building armor I can see that now. Keep up the good work.

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Hi there, Im new here but I can tell you for sure that there is no better patterns and actual HOW TO info on the net that Talbots that I have found. Do yourself a favor and go there now, pay the minimal fee Talbot charges for this priceless hard to find information, and enjoy the results. Most impor...

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Hi, Nice repousse work Mm. Keep it up.

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Hi there, Sean is right about the temp you get the plastic to before cooling. Its true most plastic relaxes but Barely warmed plastic will return to its original shape alot faster then a properly heated piece. I always recomend plastic pieces be stored in the shape they are supposed to be in. Store ...

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Hi there Jiri, thanks for the thread and the pics, each time you post something, I learn something. Thank you.

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Hi there Hal, those new tools look awesome, Great work. Email any pics you want on your page to me and ill add them on.

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Howdy Knitebee, those are badass.

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Hi Kaylum. I got all kinds of hpde barrel scraps you can have, what size plates are you making? I use a skill saw or a sawzall to cut all my plastic. Hold in a vice and cut it. Scrap edgee smoothe with a razor knife. Let me know if I can be of any service.

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Hey great looking hinges Fungi. I need to get a review done for your roping tools I bought. coming up later today.

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Howdy Lord O Quinn, That is magical, thank you for sharing.

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Yes the pieces are added, and riveted on with decorative rivits as far as I can see.

Super nice work

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Thanks for the plug Leopold, I apreciate it. The plastic armor I make will last a lifetime I think, And yes Id go with steel knees and elbows for sure. If you make your own armor Id use a razor knife on the edges to smooth them. Best luck on your armor quest.

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Howdy, Looking good Kronos, the outer lines of your patterns are crisp and nice looking. Keep up the good work.

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Hi there, Yes gilding and chisels and files is your answer. How to use them all is the magic part that im still trying to figure out. What a nice piece there. Thank you for the pic.

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Hi there Hal. Yes excelent work there for sure. What you saw in my shop was a pexto blowhorn stake. I use mine for tinsmithing mostly but can be used for blacksmithing. This stake works best for me on vambraces. The small side is perfect for many adjustments also. Excelent tool you made there Hal ke...

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Hi there Aaron. That is just a super cool setup and idea. Only problem I see is that theres no beer holder. Keep up the good work.

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Hi there, Nice fit on the cuirass for sure, It looks great also, Is it rough from the hammer still or planished smooth?

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I use Super glue on cuts all the time. I pinch the wound shut so the glue dont get directly in there, only on top. I think they started using super glue in ww2 to close wounds instantly. Ive never been infected from it.

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Hi Aaron, Neat idea for the portable shop. Post pics when you get time.

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Hi Matt, Thanks alot for the info Im printing that goodness out as we speak here. Ill try it later on today thanks for your time.

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Hi Matt, I havent seen you around for a while. Hope your summer is going good.

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more.... theres more, so much more Hal has to offer just PM him if you want any custom tools made and a great price. Theres a small list of his items posted at pitbullarmory.com on the tools page if anyone wants to take a look.

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Howdy, Enjoy your new tools. Hal gets all 5s on every transaction ive had with him which has been more than a few. No post is complete without pics so ill fill in the blanks.

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Rofl Hal , thanks for the pic!

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Howdy Mattmaus, Ok thanks for the info on the oil treatment, Ill skip right over that and try some heat bluing out I think. Or some cold blueing like was suggested. BTW is cold blue, gun blue?

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Hi there Ghostpig, Those look great, Cool they have the Ulna bump on them too. The fluting looks great I wish I could get some lessons from you on how to run those like that.

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Howdy, Anyone heard from Hal? aint seen him in too many days. Hope all is well with him.

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