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Otto

Thanks Clay... I appreciate the review.

Actually, right now, I have no orders pending at all.

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Otto

Matt, you must understand, I take great pride in my spelling ability

Actually, the rolled edge has nothing to do with appearance in this case, only an issue of practicality so it can hold up to more pounding.

Otto

Actually, I've done this before... I was mainly after "which direction provides the most edge strength"

Otto

Perhaps I should specify that the shield is for SCA use, and will have an edging of some sort over the rolled edge. I will be rolling the edge mainly to enhance edge strength and so that it won't cut through my edging material.

Otto

OK, I have a nice, dished, aluminum round shield blank. I intend to roll the outer edge. I am inclined to roll it forward (toward the face of the shield)

Is there a proper "toward the front or toward the back"?

Is one way better than the other.

Otto

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Yep POD, something just like that... I'd have e-mailed, but my e-mail is a little squirrely still since we had to "quick restore" (read re-format) our computer since it was behaving badly. I'm gonna check my e-mail setting here, but it should be sbvast@yahoo.com Though, for the life of me... I don't...

Otto

Y'know POD... as I recall, you do maille, don't you? I'd be happy to trade for an aventail if you have one laying about.

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I'm looking for some SCA heavy fighting tidbits and wondered if anyone had some to trade for stuff from my site (see link at bottom)... what I'm looking for: 1. 9 ft spear (I think it's a fiberglass shaft these days) 2. 1 pair large gauntlets (stainless is a plus) 3. a set of full articulated legs o...

Otto

Please forgive our lack of response... (I'm posting this from work which is a no no)

Our computer at home is having problems but we should be back on-line soon.

Otto

Flat... edge... who needs problems like that? That's what maces were invented for!

Otto

I haven't made or used an SCA rattan sword in a number of years and am making one now. It's a nice little short sword (30 inches tip to pommel), nice thick, heavy, rattan. but I don't know about the current construction technique... in the past I left most of my swords round (didn't shave the sides ...

Otto

Ok, that covers most of my concerns... but what is a fair price for a "low end" (read cheap armourer) shield boss?

Otto

I apologize for this thread, cuz I know we've covered this ground before, but not recently enough that I could find any of the related threads. I want to know some basics about making a shield boss. 1. what guage of steel? 2. how large a circle to start with? 3. make the lip out of the original circ...

Otto

Last bump... if no one's interested, I'll delete the thread in a day or two.

Otto

I do a flat top barrel helm and have plenty of time to do one for now.

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Otto

Sounds like more than one option is historically correct. Makes me wonder if any one method produces the most lasting results... though I would pass on the drilling holes in the bottom edge of the helm. I've seen that in historical pieces and in modern use. I just don't care for that method.

Otto

So, am I understanding it properly, that the maille can either be sewed onto the bottom edge of the leather strip (some sort of strong sewing material passing through the top row of rings and through holes in the leather strip) or poke the rings of the top edge directly through the leather... I take...

Otto

Otto

I could do a gorget for you for $30 including shipping... check on my site and see if it's what you want... just a simple 2 piece design.

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Well, that's more than I could afford for a helm, but the quality of the workmanship makes it look worth the price and then some!

Great work Wombat!!!

Otto

They aren't terribly heavy... perhaps a little more so than average. They are large enough to fit a hockey glove if need be, and being larger, they are a little heavier than standard... but not lots, just not light weight.

Otto

I actually have 2 items "in stock" (almost never happens for me)... they are a pair of large, heavy, basket hilts for SCA use. Same as the ones seen on my website, but if anyone wants either or both of these, I'll sell them for $25 each. Available immediately, just setting in my garage. ------------...

Otto

I'm taking commissions... but I only make simple stuff.

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Otto

I'll be there and so will "Wife of Otto" selling a few armour bits and some clothing bits. (I'm ALWAYS at Val Day)

Otto

I also do gorgets... at $30 each which are extensively used for fencing and heavy.

Usually next day turn around for gorgets.

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Otto

I like the large pics Gundo. If I were inclined to make such a helm, your pics in extra large, showing the details would be most useful.

Of course, load time isn't a big deal for me... we have a cable modem.

Otto

Now, would the liner actually have to be attached to the helm? or if it was snug and you had a good chin-strap would that be enough? (Haven't ever dealt with the period liner thing in an SCA context before) Of course, you probably would have to attach it somehow... even though I'm not entirely certa...

Otto

Fergus... how many blunts ya got to sell? Are they the normal balder blunts? I am interested in getting some (blunts that is) http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------------ Otto's Armoury (home of one HIGHLY overworked armourer!) http://www.members.tripod.com/SBvast

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Hey Logan, sorry I couldn't get up to practice last sunday... I tried to e-mail you, but couldn't find an address.

Otto

Lame and stupid question... but would such a liner be SCA (midrealm) legal. I like it's looks lots better than blue foam. Also, it can be taken out and washed! Often a good idea!!

And also, could one be stuffed with something like cotton batting or the like?

Otto

Fine, they hijacked my bascinet thread to talk about corrazina's... So, I've looked a bit and think I like the "globose" type faceplate on the white mountain armoury bascinet. I'm thinking I'd want breathes though, and perhaps lots of them. Would that be appropriate for that type of helm? Thanks for...

Otto

I'm afraid I can't be of much help on the "what size and depth to make the dish" question. If you saw what my dishing stump looks like, your first question would most likely be "What the heck is THAT for???" ------------------ Otto's Armoury (home of one HIGHLY overworked armourer!) http://www.membe...

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Any pics or links would be helpful... I'm just fishing for ideas.

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