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Halvgrimr

howdy folks a friend asked me to get an article from an old edition of Fine Wood Working for him. in doing so i stumbled across a couple interesting articles that i thought might interest some of you on these lists too the main article i was after was the one on bucket making, it was in the May/June...

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by lacheadon: Does anyone have any information on any of the helmets at this site? Which book are they out of? http://www.missouri.edu/~winsloww/temp/helms/ Cheers<H...

Halvgrimr

over on the want add forum there are some lasts listed for sale

check them out

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Bedlam: I try to inspire the rest of my group with my words, actions and appearance. Frankly, I don't like the "Road warrior" armor. I have a fairly well researched kit bas...

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jeff J: Barrels & straw. Also, there were special containers manufactured in the Rubar region of England. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCK...

Halvgrimr

nice kit
has anyone ever told you you resemble prothal in the face?

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had to do a double take

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Xander: I thought everyone knew that Vikings Ironed, there have been finds of some very ornate Ironing boards aren't there? Xander<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> --yup, even a ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Egfroth: You ought to talk to Sandy of Frojel Gotlandica on this subject. According to him, a factory for making crystal balls (used for ironing, as burning glasses etc) was...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Eric Bjornsson: Where was the site report purchased? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> i have seen them for sale on places like abebooks.com and a few other oop book services but i work...

Halvgrimr

here is the book to seek out (its the site report): Title - ValsgÃ¤rde 6 Author - Arwidsson, Greta, 1906- Published - Uppsala och Stockholm, Almqvist & Wiksells boktryckeri a.-b.; [etc., etc., 1942] Description - 151, [1] p., illus., plates (part col. mounted) maps, fold. plans, diagrs. 31 x 24 cm [...

Halvgrimr

i have spoken with Master Tristram and as soon as i can get to the shop and scan the pattern it will be available via the pattern section of the Archive.

that may not be until next week but i will let yall know via the Armor board when it is available

Halvgrimr

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Trevor: HERE'S A CLUE: We're not making fun of you because of some mad conspiracy for free armor. We're making fun of you because you say astoundingly stupid shit. We're ma...

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Garreth: Halvgrim, I was wondering if you could scan your pattern for me? I would like to compare it to mine and I am curious to see how close our interpretations are. If no...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tarquin Bjornsson: i would sooner get patterns if you were willing to share them <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> though i would be up for selling the pattern, i cant yet a master armo...

Halvgrimr

since no one has gotten back to me should i assume that no one is interested in this?

its cool if no one is, i just need to know so i can offer it to some other boards

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Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Raibeart Lok De la Haye: Nice. BTW I have yer blade done. Looking for suitable handle material. Will be back at my smithy in a few days, I'll mail you persoanally then. Than...

Halvgrimr

you guys realise why he isnt anwering right? he is probably gonna take all the little pieces from these various arguments and twist them to prove his own points on his page. ala the "The SCA in their own words' article the Routiers (from Aussieland) did years ago. thats just my opinion i could be wr...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by SterlingtheSilver: I have started making some Titanium pieces of armour here in AnTir and was wondering if you gentlemen could share some insight onto reasonable prices? I c...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Raibeart Lok De la Haye: Try again friend. Dead link <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> --ops try http://www.nmia.com/~rqpltd/Helm_Plaques.html H

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Risto Rautiainen: Okay, now who said that period helms didn't have wings on? Check out Leeds002.jpg. Can you post any further information on this helm? <HR></BLOC...

Halvgrimr

nice hat WMA

i am curious though, why the rivets up the center of the face plate?

is it two pieces and they are for strengthening?

or is it purely decorative?

Halvgrimr

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Halvgrimr

greetings folks a couple months ago i offered this dress helm up for sale but the guy that wanted it no longer does. i am needing to get rid of it to help pay for some armor for myself, preferably before Lilies (June) pics are below [img]http://www.missouri.edu/~winsloww/temp/hat/helmA.jpg[/img] [im...

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Raibeart Lok De la Haye: Are you going to "SCAify" it? How about just the templates? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> --well i have plates i got from Raymonds Quite Press for this but ...

Halvgrimr

sarnac has first dibs (i am waiting to hear back from him on something) but what do you all think its worth?

riveted?

not riveted?

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Halvgrimr

greets all some of you may know that i am working on a new Valsgarde 6 helmet. here are the very first pics i have of this project: [img]http://www.missouri.edu/~winsloww/temp/hat/1.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.missouri.edu/~winsloww/temp/hat/2.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.missouri.edu/~winsloww/temp/hat/...

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Cap'n Atli: Viking Boots: We went through this debate about 15 years ago with one of our "Oh no, they never..." folks. I was able to turn up 3 - 6 contemporary illustrations...

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T-Bob

cant take the commission but i am curious where did you buy the fabric/panels to be added?

or did you make them?

Halvgrimr
who wants to add some length to his mail shirt

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Brennus: Logan, what I wrote about you was two years after the fact (and I had no video tape to remind me of your actions). I had built you up as a bigger monster than what you...

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dagonet: The word "honor" gets thrown around within the SCA to the point that it looses its meaning. If at any point you actually question my integrity or "honor" as an ind...

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Bob Charron: This is perhaps the only place in SCA combat that truly requires courage. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> thanks for your words, Bob it is great to know that thin...

Halvgrimr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dukelogan: i really do think that we are all in agreement on wanting to deal with a problem child and i hope that we all know that the only person in charge of our honor is...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by hjalmr: My opinion is that the marshals should not "interfer" unless it is more then obvious that there is a problem -anyone who has been fighting in the SCA long enough kn...

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by dukelogan: halvgrim, feel free to hold me in any level of regard that you so choose. you dont know me but that hasnt stopped others from being easily swayed. --you are correct, i do not personally know you, but from the way of thinking you display on these boards,...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dukelogan: im always annoyed when i hear people say "i hit him again and again with crushing blows that he wouldnt take, so i left the field". to call someones blows for the...

Halvgrimr

that Sutton Hoo helmet looks alot like "the Gimp" from Pulp Fiction

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