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Ckanite

I've sweated pipes before, is it about the same process? And what's the difference between regular solder and copper solder, if there is any? I have enough wire twisted up to do several torcs and so I plan on trying a few different methods.

Ckanite

Do you think it will hold then if I mar and score the end being put into the cast?

Ckanite

I think you have a pretty good handle on what I plan on doing. Is there anything that I could mix in with the copper that would improve results? I'll keep doing my own research. Thank you for your help.

Ckanite

I am using electrical wire. I already have it twisted together and cleaned. What do you mean inclusions? And are there any good or at least viable ways of getting around the problems that you have mentioned?

Ckanite

I'm planning on making several copper torcs and I want to cast the end pieces out of copper. It would be scrap copper from making the torcs. My plan is this, make a wax version of what I want, leave the part that would face the torc exposed. After I finish with setting up for a lost wax cast, I woul...

Ckanite

Umm. Wow. Looks like I have been labeling my stuff wrongly for years... Whenever you see him, shake his hand for me on that one!

Ckanite

I second the use of the mask. As for the bone itself, I just let it out to sun bleach for a few bright sunny days and putting them over an ant mound really helps to clean them up! If I were you, I would cut the ends off of the ribs, then fill with an epoxy before working, just to give added stabilit...

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Mine's a disgrace now. Getting ready to sell the house so we had everything painted. Painters did my shop while I was at my regular job... stuff is everywhere, files are broken, a few things are not yet accounted for, and everything I own has paint on it. :-/

Ckanite

I'll see your: http://www.nexternal.com/boyles/images/Cross%20of%20St%20George.JPG Sometimes, the custard in my head works well enough that I sort of plan and scheme on some of this. Most of the time though my hands just kinda do stuff and I go along for the ride "yeah that looks groovy man... " Ot...

Ckanite

I have a Milwaukee. It's lasted me since I was in highschool. The speed, power, and durability that you will get out of such a beast is well worth your investment. As for wheels, play around for what you need but for God's sake, please keep them all labeled.

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I get some nice copper rivets from ace hardware that have held my apron together quite nicely for over a year while for smaller things like my archery bracers that I sell, I sew the straps on. Different size jobs, different solutions, haven't had anything fail yet.

Ckanite

Well If your gunna just heat and treat, a warmer and wd-40 is all you need, but I still prefer my honing solution. I've had decent results with the beeswax method as well

Ckanite

Don't use gun oil! Use honing oil. It'll give a nice finish that will last a long time. I forget the name of the brand I use atm. When I remember I'll post it up here for ya. Personally, I think you would have better luck if when doing roping, you did the rolling the opposite way IMHO. Very nice wor...

Ckanite

Good luck!! And keep us posted!

Ckanite

~seconds mattmaus' idea~

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It's okay Sean, I do the same exact thing. I even go one step further and draw a line in pencil like Jiri does for his rolls. I find that helps a lot. Also don't close your eyes like an ex of mine did. Once.

Ckanite

Ok, well it looks like a running start. Before you start fiddeling with the kit, go to a lowes or home depot and buy some small sheets of steel. Cut out a rough version of the kit that you bought, doesn't have to be to perfect. Work these plates as if you were working the kit you bought, this would ...

Ckanite

Ok. Well, what do you know about working with metal, even though you haven't done it yet, just so we don't give you any extraneous advice. Also, what gear do you have?

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I can tell that everyone's a Blankenshield fan...

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Looks like some lucky highschool has some new thrashball uniforms....

It's still God awful but not too shabby for highschoolers if that's the case

Ckanite

Effingham, While I agree that they really don't know about how things do and do not work, think of the learning process that they had to go through just to get to that point. The first time that I took up the hammer, I didn't know jack about what I was doing. That being said, it looks pretty atrocio...

Ckanite

~most functional visor EVER~

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Yeah, I wish I'd gone with thinner stuff. .13" for example, which is not only cheaper but also the thickness of a simple riot shield. However, this thickness is advertized as bullet-proof :twisted: A smart-mouthed cop was bragging to a fireman, a friend of mine down in Arlington Co., Virginia, abou...

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That's not a bad price at all. Cost me $10 to send a mask from Scranton to Philly in 4 days just cause it wouldn't fit into one of those boxes.... :-/

Ckanite

Zet, that pauldron is stunning! With the armpit cover. Wow!

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Well that's a mighty fine idea. you might not even need to make it any taller really. depends on where and how it'll be mounted. Raise the mounting surface or dish an area for the hand and no modification needed, either of those might be your best shot.

Ckanite

OH WOW! Makes me wanna get a suit of it...

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Oh, sorry. I read your last post wrong. I read as it as: I came across the site...etc. Sorry, I've been misreading things all day. Tell me as much as you can about it and we can start from there. Footprint. How you'd like to transport it. Ideas of the materials that you'd like to use. Pictures of wh...

Ckanite

I've always just used a softened nail. No heat necessary and it's already the right shape

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What site would that be? Cause I'm rather intrigued

Ckanite

Making hooks for belts is super simple. You can make a new one or you can cut the "D" part a bit and weld it back together...

Ckanite

Now all you need is some light adornments and you have one sexy belt! Nice fix.

Ckanite

I've made a bunch of oak stakes waaaaaay back, ~8 years ago, and they're still going just fine. you'll loose them before you break them if you make 'em right. I just use a few steel stakes for planishing and fluting. just my $.02

Ckanite

I don't know about site for such things, but I could probably design one for you.

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Never yell at someone who is using a power tool. ~turns head~ WhaaaaaaHHHHHHHH ~body twists just enough to make -insert power tool here- to slip and cause severe damage to hand, thigh, arm, project, pride...etc.~ It can wait till after they're done ruining their hearing for the moment. I speak from ...

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