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Ironbadger

I made a Krug over 20 years ago. It was quite comfortable to fight in, but repairs were needed about every other time I went out in it. I would say that riveted rings are a necessity for durability. Theres Russian, and I think Polish examples as well. While it winds up sounding like "gamerspeak", pl...

Ironbadger

Sold.

Ironbadger

Hi Hal.

Measurement "B" is about 1 3/4 inches.
Measurement "A" is about 1 7/8ths inches.

The blade tapers very slightly wider towards the point before the break/point drop.
Its quite subtle.

-Badger-

Haldan wrote:IB,

Is the measurement of A equal to B?

If not what is the difference?

Thanks!

Haldan

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Ironbadger

Sadly, I know if no good ways to reduce the stress from hunching over the tools except to do my work in short sessions. I do have an electric shiatsu massage chair pad- The ones with the rotating ball units as opposed to just a vibrating massager. It does help a bit- But its made for shorter people,...

Ironbadger

Seax has been sold. Thanks everyone. -Badger- This was actually cut from my antique steel around a year ago and set aside. Originally to be turned into a commission for a friend, he has changed his mind about exactly what he wants...So there was no more need to hold onto this blade blank. Suitable f...

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Well, to update... I managed ot get a decent length of very thick walled pipe, and have begun the compression work. I really need to anneal before going on, but its beginning to look more greave-like. And I really should get the right leg started at least far enough to compare to the other while wor...

Ironbadger

I definitely sympathize!

Just finished a seax, and I'm a mess.

No rush on my stake now, by the way.
February or March is soon enough.

-Badger-

Halberds wrote:Oy! my back and neck aches.
But I finished (in time for Christmas) all my orders.
Hal

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Very nice, Koops! I haven't had time to start on my own hussar kit... But its on my list. Punch stipled decoration? I always though the brasswork on those Polish harness were done by hammering out tiny domes from the underside. Definitely have to remember that- Its much easier than the tiny hemisphe...

Ironbadger

Sorry to hear it Matt.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

-Badger-

Ironbadger

Head size is a must, if you are looking for a used helm. Tape measured around the crown of your head, just above the eyes. Armourers will need more measurements if they are making a helm to fit you specifically. Look at their sites, or ask for the specifics they require. Welcome aboard. :) -Badger-

Ironbadger

Size of your hands and desired material/gauge of metal will be helpful.

-Badger-

Mr.Francis wrote:Hourglass Demi-Gauntlets or Wisbys .... budget 150-165

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I actually found one on ebay... And the seller does not ship to California. Seriously...Does not ship to California? Whats up with that? Guy is in Ohio or Indiana... Its not like he has to pay state sales tax. I'll check around the local pep boys some time this week. They are definitely cheap enough...

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Damn!
That would make a great raising hammer, Keegan.

Thanks for the link!

-Badger-

Keegan Ingrassia wrote:Randall, I've found this to be an inexpensive and decent raising hammer, after you dress the face to be smoother and knock down the sharp edges.

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9878082/01036/

Ironbadger

Yes, the flat frontal shape as you note is a problem I intend to correct. (As noted in the original posting, and shown in the third image.) For now, I lack a good stake and raising hammers for that, so changing the line of the front is really hard at the moment. I did get a little of the shape I wan...

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Thanks for the advice, Wade. The shape is not "set" just yet. How much I can tinker with it will be a function of available time, as the harness right now is a pile of mostly shaped parts lying on a bench... The breastplate, spalders, knee cops and cuisses are all dished and need planishing/sanding....

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I'm afraid that if you want wooden bolts, the only options will be either people making them one at a time, or making your own. The good news is, making your own isn't that hard to do if you have tools and a place to do it. If not, you'll have to find someone making more authentic bolts, and they ar...

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Not sure whether to call these greaves, schinbalds or gutters, frankly. I finally got off my fat butt last night and got started on these. The version shown is the left leg, about 2 hours of work after cutting to shape it to this point. (Well...maybe 20 minutes to get the basic shape, and 2 hours of...

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Well, I'll admit, I would not have thought Japanese.

Horse head dagger?
I think I know what you mean, but I'll have to go dig for images again.

-Badger-

Ironbadger

I have a blade I found again recently. Its the last one made from a 25 foot bar of 1095 steel I got way back in 1980, and I believe I ground it to this shape and sanded it about '89 or so. I have to get around to heat treating and sharpening it, but I am frankly stumped as to what to make it into. I...

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A rule of thumb for me when making greatcoats and tunics for American civil war, was three yards for a frock coat, five yards for a greatcoat. In making costumes, I have found that three yards is the best default for buying what I use for anything that goes around the body. I usually don't use it al...

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Age, please understand. We are not trying to be mean and find faults or nitpick your work out of meanness. We are in fact, trying to help you to sell here on the archive, because you do very nice looking work. :) The question of whether your helm as shown meets all the technical requirements is only...

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Sold, pending payment.

-Badger-

Ironbadger

Oh, now thats a beauty, Tengu.

Nice lines, graceful curves- Someone's getting a sweet helm.

-Badger-

Ironbadger

Hm, the site is posting PMs in public again.

-Badger-

Ironbadger

Well, barring accident or ill fortune, I should be around making them for a while.

-Badger-

AedenOfNowhere wrote:I love your knives Iron, always love looking at them...One day I'll get one

Ironbadger

Yay!
The knives I made for you are up at last.

Thats the very last of my antique steel, you know.

The pics look really good too.
I would have to say you are better photographer than I am, Frank!

The few people lucky enough to get one of those are going to be very happy.

-Badger-

Ironbadger

Thanks. :) I've always seemed to have a knack for flowing shapes in knives. Pics.. Well, I'd be the first to acknowledge that my pics are often frankly awful. I can do natural light photos..When the weather cooperates. I also wind up shooting a lot of pics late at night, when I'm more alert. (Perpet...

Ironbadger

Thin cutting discs meant for an angle grinder are my usual way to cut up hardened steel. I just mount them on the bench grinder with spacers. The score and twist method is my usual one, yes. Been using it for a couple of years now- But I wish I had thought of it back in the day! :) Putting it half o...

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But when do I glue nickles onto it? 8) -Badger- C clamp it to the edge of the work bench and use a thin cut off disk or three in the angle grinder. now if you live in India I say sit on the ground hold the blade in your toes and let the blind kid hold the chisel while you bash at it for a week.

Ironbadger

Seax still for sale.

-Badger-

Ironbadger

I managed to find enough steel to make three rondel daggers. I have two in the works right now, and hopefully will have one for sale shortly. I am out of useable steel again for a while, so keep a watch out for these. I have no idea when I'll obtain more, so bear in mind its likely to be your only c...

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Not really armor, but an amusing problem nonetheless. I recently acquired a large circular saw blade. Like, 27 inches in diameter. It turns out to be so large and heavy that I cannot cut it up with cutoff wheels mounted on my bench grinder. So I have to see if I can find and set up the angle grinder...

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PM sent.

-Badger-

olliemg wrote:do you take requests? that way i can save the thread and ask later when theres more in the bank

Ironbadger

$87 shipped, as in the description above.

-Badger-

ThorirKraki wrote:What's the price on the seax? Its like a little brother to the other one you made me.

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Some rondel daggers coming soon.

A problem...Steel cutting

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