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Otto

I've done work for someone in the Adrian Empire before... a 12 ga. barrel helm with a perforated steel plate over the eyeslot. If I recall, the prohibition was "no openings greater than 1/2 inch across" ------------------ Otto's Armoury (home of one HIGHLY overworked armourer!) http://www.members.tr...

Otto

It's been a looong time since I've seen one of those in person. Why didn't anyone ever planish out those stupid little bumps in the top???

Otto

I was thinking about making one from 3 layers of canvas and light weight plates (probably aluminum)...

Otto

What's key here is the mass of the item being thrown. Even a 6 ft rattan spear has MUCH more mass than any other thrown/projectile weapon currently in use in the SCA. What's the formula... force=mass x velocity? I think that's it. That's why a thrown SCA rattan spear hits SO hard.... very bad idea!

Otto

Lucien, my dear wife sent your package out today... in a plain brown wrapper...

It has delivery confirmation and a tracking number and such if needed.

Otto

We have a merchanting tent that uses a commercially made top, but the sides are made from painter's drop cloth canvas. It has proven very effective and was VERY inexpensive to make. It's been through a couple years of frequent use with no ill effects yet.

Otto

I plan on using aluminum plates instead of steel in a cop I intend to make soon. I want it to be just a tad beyond sturdy. I was thinking maybe 14 gauge... anyone with experience using aluminum for SCA stuff care to comment?

Otto

I'd love a pair of 16 gauge stainless gaunts... especially at the abusively low price you listed. Can I reserve a pair in a "large" size? (not huge, just large... fat hands and all)

I'm think'n I wanna fight again this year... so I'd need gaunts.

Otto

I sell a basic steel gorget for $30...

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Otto

Unfortunately, washing gambesons is one thing I've not read much about... I asked, and Karen drew a blank too. There are many fighters on this board, so I'd assume someone out there must wash their gambesons. I would think it'd wash very similar to a heavy blanket. Being a cotton shell and batting, ...

Otto

Thanks!

We'll get you taken care of!

Otto

Lucien... if you are the one who had an order of a couple tunics and an un-lined cloak from my wife, we got it back from the post office with it noted that it sat 30 days without being picked up, so they sent it back. Are you still out there?

Otto

Edward, your e-mail link doesn't appear to be happening... I'm trying to check with you on the "free tunic" thing from my dear wife.

Otto

Edward atte flynt... is your e-mail link correct? I wrote you about the free tunic/thing and haven't heard back. If you have a different e-mail, you can write me at sbvast@yahoo.com Your's is the last unresolved issue with Karen's internet garb business. She still does all the same stuff, but is sti...

Otto

Last two gambesons going out in today's mail... edward, I'll contact you seperately about the free tunic.

Otto

Karen doesn't turn on the computer much at home... but I'll have her post a response today.

Otto

Just a suggestion.... you'd sell it alot quicker if you cleaned it up a bit

Otto

Gee, saying bad things about myself on the Archive here seems a little like shooting myself in the foot... but there have been a few times that I'm a month or so late (unusual, but it happens). I've just never been too good about estimating needed time. Never really did anything horrible or any of t...

Otto

I think there's more than one Otto on this board, but I make armour... maybe you're looking for me?

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A question on the subject of heaters... Is it safe to use a kerosene heater in a moderately small shop? (non-ventilated)... Also, an interesting side note... I've found that the ink in my sharpie marker freezes in the colder weather. I have found it helpful to keep it on the electrical space heater ...

Otto

Lord knows I've removed my share of rivets over the years... I grind the head down "almost" to the surface, then I drill the center of the now flat rivet head down to just below the surface, then I use a small chisel and one or two light taps pops the already weakened head off the rivet without marr...

Otto

I think they have a couple of items I'd like to have... but I'm having trouble finding any prices on their site. Any hints? Oh, also not sure about the capacity of the punches... what they can safely punch and all... I suppose up to 12 gauge would suite my needs.

Otto

Years ago, I picked up a cheap whitney type punch at a flea market and have really only recently started using it. I find it does 16 gauge mild just fine, but struggles with 14 gauge. I therefor don't use it on 14 guage so as not to ruin the tool. Is there a punch for heavier grades of steel? ------...

Otto

Evil... was your gambeson black with red trim? She's finishing up on 2 of those just now, and they should be travelling within a few days.

She was telling me last night that she's getting close to done with all remaining orders. (just a couple small things left)

Otto

I've made many, many barrel helms over the years... and I'm pretty good at it by now. I'm finishing one up in the shop tomorrow, and as I'm working on it, it occurs to me that barrel helms really aren't much to look at. The one I'm doing is well made, the seams match well, all phases of construction...

Otto

Well, my experience with rolling is, though somewhat limited, it's been quite successful. I flair about 1/2 inch of the edge in the direction I wish to roll it to about a 90 degree angle. I then take the piece off whatever I was using as an edge for the flairing and just continue tapping the edge ov...

Otto

I always try to remember to wear a dust mask when doing sanding... seems to do the job well... but, does anyone know just how long the dust hangs in the air? Side question... anyone know how many times a dust mask is re-usable before you need a new one? I don't see that mentioned anywhere on the pac...

Otto

Would it provide greater strength to flair or to roll the edge? I don't know if I've ever seen one with a properly rolled edge... I know I have seen them with flaired edges though.

I wonder how it'd look with the edge rolled and roped....

Otto

Just to update all concerned. Karen is finishing up the last couple of orders... and for future reference will only be selling completed items as opposed to taking orders. That way, no one has to wait on delays and such.

Our apologies to the couple of folks still waiting... not much longer now.

Otto

I sent a separate e-mail to you...

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For SCA usage... what opinions on 18 guage stainless... thick enough for arms, gorgets, spaulders. I think it would be, but can't recall ever having used it in the past, so thought I'd check. ------------------ Otto's Armoury (home of one HIGHLY overworked armourer!) http://www.members.tripod.com/SB...

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Thomas... aka Tom... I'm looking at doing your bauzabands next week. One hold-up though... you never did send me any arm measurements. Simple stuff, elbow to wrist... distance around wrist... distance around fore arm. I think that should cover it.

Otto

This post doesn't really have a point... just have to tell it anyway. So, here I am making a set of arms using the pattern supplied by Mr. Bauldree... almost all done... I've got one arm completed, have the enclosed vambrace, the elbow cop and the enclosed rerebrace for the left side... then I notic...

Otto

Conrad, you annoying little snit, you beat me to it!

Otto

Yeah, I'm still here... probably will be for years to come.

Look me up if you need something.

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