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Pitbull Armory

Ok Hal Ill pass on the IM raising stake for now I guess I have the tools to raise just not the skill yet. I would like another stake holder sent with the Dogleg stake if possible though. Woodstock, yes you will like that metacarpal stake alot. My gauntlets look soooo much better since I got Hals too...

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Howdy , I get all my rivets from Loveduck Leather and Rivets on Ebay. He always beats other prices and has fast service every time.

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Hi there Ok thank you for the info Ill give these ones a shot I guess.

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Hi guys, Ive been working on my raising skill lately. I was wondering if anyone had any basic tips to raise a simple dome shape? What kind of tongs do you use to hold the sheet metal?

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Hi there, Yes of course I approve of it Hal it looks great and just like what I need. I was wondering if you could build a raising stake like on Ironmongers site also.? And maybe ship it the same time as the Dogleg stake. No hurry on it though, build other orders you have first as ill need a few day...

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Howdy Hal, Yes Ill take the welded one, It looks just like what I was thinking. Hey Id like to get a raising stake like the ones on Ironmongers site also Hal, Chris G said I need to work on my raising.

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Hi there Hal, It dont matter to me at all if you cut and weld the dogleg, your welds are plenty tuff enuff. Cant wait to see what you come up with.

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Hi there, Im guessing its 1/4 aluminum plate. I cant wait to see it in place.

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Hi there Hal, Can you make me an Dogleg ballstake? Similar to the ones Ironmonger makes? If so how much would it bee.

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Hi there, Hal has a basic starter kit that you can build alot of armor with that rocks. If you price metal working tools on ebay and other sites youll see that Hals are priced to sell. None of his tools show any hammer marks yet and are made of high quality steel. There is no better customer service...

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Howdy, That is one hot metal chick. I bet you could build another one with HALBERDS TOOLS if you had enough of them. You should give it a shot.

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Hi guys, No Im not selling any of Hals tools that I bought that would be absurd. Im just telling you that Hal will make you some custom metal shaping tools for an awesome price with great service. Below are Hals Creasing stake, Pyramid Stake and swage, Offset 3"Ball stake, Knuckle stake, Long R...

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Hi there Isabella. *hugz. Can you post a few pics of the banners you make?

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Hi there Tomi, Man I like the lines on that helm, normally they arent my favorite but that one sure looks sweet. Keep up the great work.

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Will do Chris thanks again. My Pauldrons shape actually do change through the radius I just dont think you can see it in the pic. They arent ball shaped at all and seem to fit the human shoulder great. Can you post a pic that shows what you mean about pauldrons better? That Sugarloaf you made is the...

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Hi guys. (oink) Yes I went to mexico and my site went down when I was gone for some reason. (squeal) No signs of swine flu here (grunt) Site is back up now but im still not taking orders. Im far behind and would like to reduce the turnaround time on orders for my customers. Id like to thank any of m...

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Good Day Lord O Quinn, That looks very nice I think. Some day Ill try some of that after I learn to make armor. Any progress pics or technique pics would be very welcome. Keep up the good work.

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Hi Knitebee, Those look awesome, Those greaves are the hardest pieces of armor to make that ive tried so far. Lots of hammer work. If I changed yours it would be to add more flare in the upper part and more dish over ankle bone. Keep up the good work.

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Hi there, Im finally back from Mexico and Im selling these custom made Mushroom stakes. They are hot headed at a shop near me. They are good for planishing knee cops, helms, breastplates and almost all other pieces that are dished, 7 inches tall witha 2 inch polished head. Just mount in a vice or bo...

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Hi there Hal, thank you for the post. Can I see a pic of the backstop on your belt sander? Id like to make one too.

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Hi guys, I have 3-4 C belt orders I didnt get done before I leave town tomorrow. I ran out of Leather and am waiting on a shipment. Ill be back on the 30th and get your orders shipped out first thing when I return. Im sorry for the delay.

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Hi there, wow thanks for the progress pics that was awesome. Those are one of my favorite helms, excelent job on it.

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Howdy Chris, I been thinking about your post all week as I built these 2 cuirasses just like I said I would, Your (and others) ability to deliver the good, bad, and ugly in a straight forward evaluation of a piece of armor in a nice way is extremely helpfull. Many people here have alot better eye fo...

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Hi guys, I recently threw together a table outside to work on since the weathers been better here. I screwed a few scraps of wood to a couple barrels and yes, thats my womans old ironing board that was nearby and happend to be the same heighth so I screwed it in place. The good news is when someone ...

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Hi there Hal, That thing looks awesome. The shape of the head is super nice looking. How big is it? I love that welder Icon in your post too. Keep up the good work.

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Howdy Graham. Excelent job on the vambrace there, Ive never made one that nice yet. Yes the cop should be deeper, do you have an oxygen tank steel dish? Those are perfect because you just tap the metal down into it until it touches everywhere and your done. Id change the wing also so theres no squar...

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Howdy Clang. I have a shaft that has pulleys on both ends, Like 4 on each end of different size. I think it was used to adjust speed on electric motors. You can have it for the price of shipping if you want it, 10.00 I can get you a pic if your interested just let me know.

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Hi there Mac, I think the typology is a great idea to help identify whats what. People have different names for the same thing sometimes and it can be confusing. I dont know spit about the bascinets really and am about to do some homework on the drawing above. Thanks for taking the time to draw all ...

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I was whining about needing a shallow dishing form a while back, and the other day I was walking by the garbage can and saw this thick 3/8 inch cast iron Wok, a light bulb apeared above my head and I took it in the shop. It works perfect for lightly dishing lames, and other light compound curves. Ch...

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Howdy M Suprovitch, That is a fine looking pig there. Your work always seem so crisp and clean and looks excelent.

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Hi there, Excelent work on this helm Grace. The liner is just mint I bet its super comfy.

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Hi there, I can make several types of womens armor. Heres a picture or 2. The black plastic stuff is cheap and flexible, the steel stuff seems to fit well. I make a few other kinds also if your interested just check my website.

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Howdy Sean, I see what you mean about the handle, Its a large drill press though and the handle looks close in the pic but is not really. Theres room for breastplates on mine but thats great advice for smaller presses. GREAT idea on the wood block mounted for a table, Ill be making an adapter for my...

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Howdy Hal, Yes the helm is pretty simple. I would like to have the nose out farther also, The pattern came out like that for me on this one but ill extend the faceplate a little in the future. I dont love the profile on this one but it seems to fit me ok, and should fit the customer. I use cold roll...

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