The Armour Archive

Samuel

thats actually a really good point Roland.... the application is endless with those rules, based on interpretation. Ive lived in places where shooting an arm was " bad" so in those areas ( at that time) by the definition placed I could have had my card pulled for hitting arms... since well...

Samuel

I think I was 4 when I learned gettin hit in the balls hurts. since then its been one of my most well protected places, thats not to say I HAVENT been hit in the stuff. but more that I am MUCH more aware that it hurts getting hit there and will take special precautions,.

Samuel

Trystyn of Anglesey wrote:What if they're all turtled up and the crotch is the only available shot?

tell em " I can hit you in the balls with your shield there.." when they lower it to protect the boys take the headshot.. problem solved.. Id actually thank ya for giving me to option to choose head or sack.

Samuel

being left handed, cup shots are a simple fact of mechanics, Ive learned to not block with my balls. ( the ones my balls actually block do happen, thus a really grade A cup and brass under it) Considering im not the only lefty in the sca I tend to think righthanded fighters get plenty training in th...

Samuel

to keep it from falling into the helm, the T hangs it between the bars,

Samuel

if your making a standard grill and want to cut some time make yourself a little jig to keep spacing at a MAXIMUM. ( some people go 7/8, I tend to base it on what barstock im using ..) a 3/4 peice of solid bar with a T welded to the top and a 7/8 one will make sure your in regs at all times. ( cant ...

Samuel

build the frame ( ie the outside bars/center bar on a basic grill)

THEN fill in with shaped bars.

welding a grill flat then tryin to dish it sounds like one hell of a mess, im sure it could be done but cant imagine it being faster without a big press and jigs.

Samuel

inspirational!~

Samuel

I got a scale punch I use on my scrap that works rather well.

cut a piece of pipe in half .. weld on the back [ chunk and your home free.
my scales are about 1 3/8 wide 1 3/4 long.

Samuel

ok.. going to alternative means of sale.

Samuel

id go for it but really want some 2 1/2 to 3" rattan

Samuel

looks like a scissor mower tooth. a top run slides againts this as the bottom run and shears hay.

Samuel

Samuel

hmm. I dont know what Cad sells helm for now but considering its years and it still dent free.

Id take 700 for the whole as a starting bid.

Samuel

no interest ??

Samuel

glad to help Garick:D

sorry I cant do 500.00

Samuel

this is not the bump your lookin for...

Samuel

hey jp.. how the anvil doing?:D
I ended up giving the steel to a squire:(

Samuel

I didn't mean to be imprudent at all, I was just concerned for my friend is all. I just wanted to be sure you weren't using his name to fetch a bigger price or anything like that. Cad's helms are highly prized, and seldom are found on the resale market. I hope you didn't take offense at all. Someti...

Samuel

radio shack in my area used to sell ferric chloride. I think they stopped carrying it though .

Samuel

'CAD' in back.... same helm worn by me in fall 03 midrealm crown as seen on youtube. m I got the top from him while I was stationed in turkey. the grill is modeled after eldrids work. If you read the whole post I did SAY " the top was made by master cad" no illisions here.. since he was at...

Samuel

im a fan of clamps. make some locking pliers smooth so you can clamp one onto your work while buffing.. Ive got a 1" scar on my hand and a few peircing scars from metal catching and shooting back into my hands. the worst was a chunk of brass being polished and caught on the buffing wheel then t...

Samuel

the brass is some saying my ex-wife got for me off bablefish I think. supposed to be something along the lines of " this helm is property of samuel if found please return."
at this point its mostly squiggly lines:D

Samuel

the helm is 29" around. I havent the inclination to do the math but.. should give a better idea of what all heads it will take.

Samuel

shave your head:D

Samuel

hmm my head is 22 1/2 "
could go an inch bigger easy IE would fit 23 1/2"

Im seeing what interest / offers I can get on the AA. ( getting a guage for price, a good one of course and Ill sell. so.... I guess start bidding and Ill maintain a reserve.

Samuel

the entire helm is 12g mild steel, its about a decade old now with zero dents. it has some minor dings (metal on metal contact) but overall still shiny. ( need a run on the buffing wheel) the top was made by Master cad of the midrealm who doesnt make armor anymore I dont think. the aventail is a sta...

Samuel

I use a band saw.

Ive used beverly shears, HF shears et al. still think the added cost of bandsaw blades is nothing to being able to take anything to the bandsaw and cut it without issue.

Samuel

Duke Uther wrote:Dose it come with the smoke machine

Uther

could be hippy armor... at 2.5k im thinking youd have to be high to buy it.
swirl a lil logo on the brestplate " Bong inside "

Samuel

when the side grinder gets away from me I let it go so it dont swirl around.

Samuel

also the bulk would be a bit much between the fingers

Samuel

the " pointy things" are dagging. I use it often on legs I make. ( the original one I made are still in service on my squires hand-me-down legs.)

theyre riveted just behind the curve of the knee.

Samuel

kevlar helm, IOTV, hockey gloves and eye pro ( goggles)

thats all ya need.
I talked countless 11B's into being pels at COB Honiker-mirical ( kunar prov.peche river valley)
just use short 26-30" rattan and stay off thier knees.

Samuel

send him a message.

Hes already said hes working on his que. you can have him spending his spare time on the AA or out in the shop. cant have both:D

from what ive gathered hes making good on the backorders.

Samuel

Id like a rundown on making the musculata BP. those and the hindged knee/greaves are the coolest.

Ive seen the Orkneys, the helms are sweet . fighting great. its the BP and greaves that make it all come together.

WTS Bascinet and aventail ( Cad top)

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