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Otto

Well, I do have a few non-helm things that I make. All except the basket hilt and shield baskets are half off ending today.

The basket hilts and shield baskets, I just can't do that with due to material costs.

Otto

The face isn't baby-butt smooth... there are a few small approx 1/2 inch shallow scars, probably from a chisel, I'm guessing... and a scattering of pin-point rust pitting... and the hardie hole does a a small chip on one edge... other than that, it's fine, flat, and smooth. No visible cracks, weld m...

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specifics?

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I checked, 25 inches long... single horn, approx 140 pounds.

That's kinda hefty for a wimpy old guy like me to tote around.

Otto

It appears that my anvil is likely a Hay-Budden anvil... which makes it's manufacture between 1890 and 1920 give or take.

Anyone know if these were good anvils?

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hardie... true... where'd I get pritchett?

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So, I picked up a yard sale anvil today for $80. I'm just looking to see if anyone might know some history on it's make. I can read most of the manufacture site and it appears to be Brooklyn, NY On the lower half of the base are widely spaced numbers 1 4 7 kind of at odd angles to eachother nearest ...

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Well, the response to this sale has been quite brisk.

I'm closing it out as of Sunday (except for the few I've agreed to take a late order from)

I want to stop the sale before I'm buried under too many orders to fill.

Thanks!

Otto

Crispin, stainless elbows, yes... $30 during the sale.
knees... no, I don't really do knees.
I've been directing folks to Stonekeep for good, inexpensive knees.

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OK, I think I've answered everyone.

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OK, I think I've covered everyone.

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OK, pm'd everyone...

especially you Stephen... don't mean to leave you hanging, I want to get your order straightened out as quickly as possible.

Otto

Well, I think I've covered all the requested updates... If I missed you, please yell and I'll look you up.

Talaanathes... I could likely do one very similar to that for $50?
Let me know if you're interested.

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pm answered

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Vogeljager... I've got a version of an SCA norman helm on my site... if that one's not what you wanted, did you have something specific in mind?

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Adamo, yes I can do stainless, but there'd be an additional $50 fee for materials and labor... total cost for a stainless eyeslot barrel would be $100

Toshido, I'm sorry, I don't do maille. (well, I did a little butted maille years ago, but I was never to good or quick with it)

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Well, this is as far as I'll go to try and break this dry spell... The sale is what it says, everything is 1/2 off with the exception of the basket hilt and shield basket which I'll go $20 on. Payment up front is required by Paypal or money order Expect a 1-2 month wait. This sale will end without n...

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No, just means I'll try to make sure all the orders go out before time catches me.

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Good golly, can't hardly give the stuff away this time.

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Sorry DeCalmont... you posed me a question which required thought... and sometimes I set those aside for a few days while I ponder my answer.

Sorry for being a bit slow on the reply, but you have it on the pm.

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OK, answered all the pms...
sorry I'm running a little bit behind, but I'm working to correct that now.

Otto

Wow, I think this sale is a swing and a miss.

I'm not looking forward to the fall/winter season this year.

Otto

buy now, buy often.

pretty please!

Otto

Vilhelm, no worries... the customer ALWAYS has the right to inquire.

If you would, please e-mail me at sbvast@yahoo.com with the name payment was sent under and I'll research your order.

Otto

Oooo.. a swing and a miss, strike three, batter's out!

Next Batter?

Otto

Thank you kindly. My site is supposed to be updated soon to include these helms.

I'm also going to be adding a kettle helm as well... but it's too soon to talk about ordering those yet.

Otto

Oooo

Not getting much action on this one...
Otto doesn't want to live in a tent...

so c'mon,

swing batta batta swing!

Otto

Pictures of all the items I make are available on my site at www.ottosarmoury.com

Otto

I'm looking at the following prices... normal price, not sale. Norman $250 Norse $275 (with brass) $225 with plain steel occulars Sugarloaf $300 Note, the sugarloaf is a 12 ga. welded top, not a spun dome. It has a slight back-point which doesn't show in the picture. Oh, by the way... these are goin...

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Norse

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Sugarloaf

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Norman

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Well, I hoping to be done with it before the end of the month... but so far, I've got no takers..

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I used the make the "banded" and "scalloped" bascinets for Mike at Stonekeep, but I don't think he carries them right now. So yeah, I can do a bascinet but the top and bottom are rivetted together as it's a 12 ga. top from Ironmonger. Stainless is do-able. I charge extra for it t...

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Oh hey... anybody placing an order and especially if you pay through paypal... please include your order info and your archive name in with the payment. Sometimes it can get difficult when the archiver talks to me under one name, pays under another, and sends e-mails under a 3rd. It can be difficult...

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