The Armour Archive

Otto

oy oy folks...

please remember to use my normal e-mail at sbvast@yahoo.com

much better for me to track things for you.
Also, when asking for updates, it'd be helpful if you include both archive handles and name it was paid under... sometimes cross referencing can be a bit of a chore.

Thanks!

Otto

No, but I'm wanting to add arming caps and padded gambeson (simple ones) for some indoor work over the winter season.

Otto

Still going on....

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probably the only

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darksole, of course... if you wish to add a set of spaulders to your order, just add the $20 to the payment and note it with your order.

solvaris... if you haven't heard back, just let me know as I think I've answered everyone now.

Otto

Need to keep a small bit of money coming in so I can keep the armour flowing out. So, this is a 50% off sale (not including basket hilts and shield baskets). I'm only going to take a few orders and then close this sale as I don't want to do more than generate just a bit of cash to keep things on an ...

Otto

Orders paid in June are going out this week.
Orders paid in July are going out next week.

Otto

I dunno, I suppose it could be done... right now I'm working out the kettle helm... then, if I can find the time while filling sale orders, I'll think on it.

Otto

Oy dark... if you want something at the 25% off, I'll still honor the price for you.

Otto

Well, seeing as there's not even a nibble... this sale is over.

Otto

Going on now!

Otto

Yeah, I'll post pics. Hoping to have it done tomorrow.
and if I recall, I'll likely already have a line of folks waiting to order them.

What do they normally go for anyway?

Otto

The welding is no problem... and the roll is easy enough... I'm just hoping to do something to keep the brim from being massacred every time the helm is fought in.

Otto

So, I'd imagine that a kettle helm for SCA heavy usage needs to have the brim edge strengthened a bit.

Is a simple roll enough to accomplish this or is it necessary to weld a round bar into the roll?

My first kettle, but likely not my last, so advice is appreciated.

Otto

normal e-mails are welcome... send to sbvast@yahoo.com

I'm sorry I'm not great at replies... but orders are flying out now. I think I've sent at least 6 orders in the past week, so things are moving along well.

Otto

normal front and sides greaves will likely be normal price... cased greaves would be higher, of course.

Otto

Oh, bear in mind that the greaves pictured are extended greaves that go up over the knee. I think I'm going to also offer normal "below the knee" greaves.

Otto

pm'd you Ludwig

Otto

Maybe this one has a side view...
Unfortunately, the lighting makes the curves look much less smooth than they were.

I can't take any further pictures as the originals have wandered off to California.

Otto

First the progress report. I've only got one more helm from May to finish... should go Wednesday. I've only got a few smaller orders from the June bunch so I should have June closed out around the end of the coming weekend. I'm sure it'll take me about 1/2 of October to close out July and then I'll ...

Otto

I was thinking about $75 for similar greaves and $45 for similar half gauntlets.

Is that price in-line with perceived quality and the market?

Otto

I don't know... I'm waiting to see how they're received and what a "normal" price for greaves is before I decide whether to sell them as a regular item or not... same with the half guants, I suppose.

Otto

good bad or what?
would anyone buy these if I made them or should I retool the patterns?

Otto

I'm still working on things... I've sent two larger orders out this week and hope to send three small ones tomorrow. I'm giving more attention to properly organizing my order list and records so that I can keep better track of all order info. I'm getting to the pms and e-mails... a bit slowly as I c...

Otto

Hi, I'm still here and yes, I'm working 7 days a week on the orders. I hope that before the end of Sept. anything ordered up to the end of July will be out with the August orders fast on their heels. I'll try to research all the pm's as I can get to them... If you wish to be safe, e-mail me at sbvas...

Otto

Hi, checked in and see several of you are trying to contact me...

I can't stay right now, but I'll try to get back on and reply to folks tonight.

Otto

They're going in tomorrows mail and I'm hoping they make it OK.

Otto

Well, just because I have to go against the grain... the best... very best tool for cutting sheet steel is a properly used jigsaw. Now, if you're running a full time armoury, perhaps you'll want some fancy cutty stuff... though to be honest, I've used about everything but the lasers and a jigsaw is ...

Otto

As someone who comes to this same well far too often, Good Luck Eric!

Otto

Hadn't intended to... I was going to grind down the existing stake shaft just a bit... it almost fits now... and make a small plate to fit it in and set that down in the hardy hole... I had no intention of tapering the stake and using it that way.

Otto

pm'd you Thorgrim

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The working surfaces have already been cleaned and it's already been used in making a helm. Now, I have a couple of creasing stakes that I want to modify to fit the hardy hole and life will be good. I think I'll also modify the trailer hitch ball to fit either the hardy or pritchett hole I love work...

Otto

Agnarr, I'm sorry, right now I don't do guants... perhaps before the year is out. If I do, I'll post pics on the archive.

OK, sale is over!

(there are a few of you that I allowed extra time for, that still applies)

Otto

Drekar, my apologies... what name was the order sent under and I'll get right back with you.

Armored guy, I'm thinking shipping will cost you twice what the gorget costs... you still interested?

Otto

Well, a quick test on bounce and ring yielded the results in comparison to a RR track anvil I use...

The bounce was much higher on the anvil... much more rebound

The ring was a bit higher pitched and lingered longer in the anvil than in the RR track.

Otto's Armoury VERY SHORT Super Sale!

Otto's Armoury 25% off sale

SCA Kettle Helm Brim

Otto's Armoury Progress Report and new sale

half gaunts/ greaves