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Halvgrimr

Torvaldr
What are you gonna be charging for these at pennsic?

Halvgrimr

My wife says I have a package for Georgia waiting on me at home so I guess mine arrived too! Cant wait to check the fit! UPDATE: Got home and squealed like a school girl when I put them on! These are advertised as Big Boy Tunics and they fit this Big Boy with room to spare. Once again Linengarb.com ...

Halvgrimr

Disappointed in buying from me? I heard nothing about any problems. If there was a problem with any armor bought from me please let me know. Torvaldr No, No I bought a set of used bands and gauntlets off the archive from 2 different private sellers and neither fit. No blame goes to anyone, it happe...

Halvgrimr

Sigh

So please be assured that every thing is on track

Im not sure that statement means what you think it means.

Halvgrimr

While its a great deal I better pass on the bands and gantlets
I have already been disappointed by buying a set of both unseen already this year and I know you need cash so I pass on them.

Hope you get what you need to make it to Pennsic!

Halvgrimr

No video needed
Its simple really!

Halvs 5 simple steps to cauldron building

1) trace patterns onto metal
2) cut them out and sand the edges
3) beat metal into shape
4) rivet together
5) enjoy!

HEHEHE
Easypeasy huh?

Halvgrimr

Glad to hear they all arrived.
Sorry to have to fold them but I only had one sized envelope and didnt want to delay shipping them any longer:)

Halvgrimr

Tim

Can I get some measurements on the bauzabands?
How much for them and the gauntlets?

Halvgrimr

Yeah well apparently you and I arent reading the same thread and honestly its not worth my time to continue talking to a wall so have a good one.

Halvgrimr

Well, since you asked.....quit trying to mislead folks? Admit there are some problems and convince your customer base you will work to resolve them? Other that to lash out at Mike I haven't even seen you acknowledge any of the other folks in this thread that say they are unhappy with your product, s...

Halvgrimr

Westland wrote:We have been supplying to AA memebers for last 4 -5 months and we have served every one with our best services. Everyone received their orders in time. and will continue to do so

I give up
There are plenty of folks in this thread alone that refute your claims

Halvgrimr

Halvgrimr Some places get slammed. It happens. In fact, getting slammed is an indicator that a very good reason exists to patronize the business in the first place! Or its an indicator that the place started out with a bang, cant keep up with demand and then peters out with a whimper. I'm guessing ...

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To the irate customers: Do you get as "I'll never patronize this business again!" incensed if you visit a new, fantastic, inexpensive restaurant and don't get seated in five minutes? Uh, yeah I do as a matter of fact. I wont wait more than about 10 mins to be seated anywhere. My wife hate...

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While Westland has been a lot less than forthcoming, notice that people are receiving their stuff. he is not taking their money and running away, he is operating under a different set of rules than we are used to . Um, as Mike has documented and point out he is blatantly lying. See my sig line.

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Other business take heed, this is a pretty good example of how NOT to treat a customer. Sorry for your trouble Mike but thanks for exposing Westland for who they really are. Savings (the quality issue is debatable) are nice but not the driving overall factor of who I buy from. I was only going to go...

Halvgrimr

I think that the fluted helmet is fine. But I would have to take exception to the Lamellar. Sorry. We just do not have any evidence for such armor at the Battle of Hastings. -Graedwyn No problem and I will be sure to ride my green horse onto the field (those ARE documentable on the tapestry:P)

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Hmmm I can overlook that it took longer to receive that he told you but I can not overlook the fact he ignored constant emails. The mere chance that I may to have to deal with such disrespect and disregard for customer satisfaction may very well mean that I wont do business with him:( Im sad cause s...

Halvgrimr

Its scrap stuff
Im a pack rat
I have tons of shit laying around for just such occasions.
Hell, I use pennies for washers on most stuff, they are cheaper than 3 cent washers:P

Halvgrimr

They look interesting, but I don't see why they are "Japanese." Nothing says Japan to me at all about 'em -- essentially Wisbys with funky fingers. Well, to be fair, I see what he was trying to do and he has solved a problem I was trying to deal with when I made my Japanese kit (how to co...

Halvgrimr

Thanks man!

Halvgrimr

hmmmmm...tempting
How big a boy will an xxl fit?

I got a 60+inch chest

Halvgrimr

Im glad you finally came around.

Halvgrimr

I have most of that stuff just laying around from random other projects. I still stand by my statement If your making one for your self (and have the random stuff laying around like most of us do) it costs pennies. If your mass producing them for resale and have to buy a large volume of materials, I...

Halvgrimr

I look forward to participating in this.
Is lamellar acceptable?
I can leave it at camp if not, just wondering

Halvgrimr

Glad to hear it arrived
Hope it all works out for ya
While fairly simple in design it involved alot of hair pulling and nashing of teeth to assemble:)

Like with many armour projects, kleckos are your friend:)

Halvgrimr

Calontir Trim usually has something along those lines available at their stand, if I'm not mistaken. Drx usually has a few assembled sets on display but they are just his extra sets and NORMALLY not for sale. Now I know that at Lilies a solider on leave approached him and was able to purchase one b...

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Good work man!
These are ridiculously easy to make and I can never figure out why folks pay $50+ for them when they could make one for pennies:)

I have one somewhere that I made that had a nice fancy peacock on it:)

Halvgrimr

No worries at all here, I knew youd come thru
When you get shipping prices let me know and i will send it and the other I owe you at the same time.

Halv

Halvgrimr

wtf is Robin Hood era?

Halvgrimr

I wont get into the splint thing cause its been covered time and time again (check the archives via the search feature)...well that and you weren't to specific as to a location:) Norman covers the topic well enough above. Re, the boot question, a friend of mine who is an archeologist and has a fair ...

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I miss me some jomsb.org

Theo, I hope to get to see all this new ironwork in person at Pennsic:)

Halvgrimr

Steve/Egfroth is much missed in these hallowed halls

edit: ops, seems he has been around, I just havent been paying attention

LONG LIVE HIS WORSHIPNESS EGGIE!

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I will try to remember to grab the camera before practice next week

Halvgrimr

I offered to be Adrics 'full figured' model but I think he may have subconsciously scrubbed that from his memory when I offered to do a fat boy lingerie calendar for him:P

Halvgrimr

This isnt the thin linen that most folks are getting via all the internet sales lately This is nice thick (but still breathable) linen that so far has held up well to combat I admit to being abit apprehensive about the stuff until I handled it. Over the years I have had several linen garments that w...