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So basically wondering if I could use a kettlebell for a ballstake. Its cast-iron, which I'm not sure how that would work

If you don't know what a KB is try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kettlebell

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There is photo evidence somewhere on the Archive (or a link to it therefrom) Ironic has a nice big propane tank on his property... hot hot hot. you mean this? http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/Exitnight/Medieval/101_2096.jpg this was taken about 2 years ago on my Uncle's farm so its actually...

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when I flare a piece that has been curled, it flattens the piece a lot, is this normal? Here is a picture to help explain what am talking about. Left piece is after a little flaring at the top, right piece is just curled http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/Exitnight/IMG_1006.jpg I notice this a...

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Really crappy pictures but... http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/Exitnight/IMG_1008.jpg http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/Exitnight/IMG_1007.jpg Very new to armoring, only been starting the past year, so not a whole lot of tools yet, but I do have a lot of space which is nice

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Making armour out of galvanized metal looks like the tin man from Wizard of Oz. Not a good choice of materials for medieval reproductions me thinks. Hal http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/Exitnight/211.jpg Here is a spaulder I made from galvanized. I don't see how it looks bad once you sand a...

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"Got really frustrated" with the gorget. And nothing else whatsoever said. So what happened? What did you want to happen, but didn't? What model of gorget were you shooting for? The basic SCA safety gorget is two halves of a neckband, front and back, hinged on the shield side, usually the...

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I was about to make a new thread, but decided just to post it here, since its related. Still kinda trying to figure out what to make with all the 16g galvanized sheet metal i have. So I've been looking through my TOMAR book where he has the "Armour Thickness Quick Reference Chart" and seei...

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D@#%! Thats a sick shield Count Johnathan

Really like your shield too! eidelon

Ugh... need to make my self a real shield also

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I'm more interested in a torch right now. A forge is just a bit too much ATM. Plus I got a cousin who is a blacksmith right down the road from me who's got a forge

if I ever really needed.

Thank you Count, for the compliment

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@Konstantin, what do you mean by "with all that propane around.... can do a lot of hotwork with the right burner nozzels.."? I'm curious, is propane a better solution to heating your metal than oxy/acetylene, for a least beginners? quote] pssst... there's a giant tank in the background of...

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Thanks guys @Konstantin, what do you mean by "with all that propane around.... can do a lot of hotwork with the right burner nozzels.."? I'm curious, is propane a better solution to heating your metal than oxy/acetylene, for a least beginners? @Matt, Yea I thought if I curved the lames mor...

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I use a Peddinghaus hammer just like that one for all my raising, it is fantastic. I'd get a heavier one for 14 or 12 gauge though. Their planishing hammer (one flat face, one slightly domed) is also excellent. Actually I got this one http://www.ottofrei.com/store/product.php?productid=6034&cat...

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Phhhhuuuuu.... what a sigh of relief, I was having real doubts. I was talking to a waiter guy who you can ask questions about there products, and he was saying that he didn't think it would hold up to heavy metal like 12gauge, he said its meant for soft metal like silver. But I guess I can only be s...

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Is this hammer for armoring? It says its for silver smithing. I ordered two of them and just got them a minute ago, and having second thoughts now that I see them in real life. http://www.ottofrei.com/store/product.php?productid=6025 I got this raising hammer and a planishing one. The reason I thoug...

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ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Whitney-No-5-Junior-Punch-Set-/330556218703?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf6af9d4f#ht_500wt_1156

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Oops sorry. Photobucket will not upload the pictures for some reason. but now the facebook link should work without logging on.

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I consider this my first real armor project. The "first" one I actually knew what I was doing Way better than my pauldrons I made last. I am really satisfied with my new spaulders . http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.102022606519702.1560.100001358887445&l=07bec3c06d

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Yes. Its a form of art

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Ice Falcon. He sells his for $150.00 He is really highly rated on the AA, I'm plaining on buying one of his gambs soon.

http://store.fastcommerce.com/icefalcon/arming-clothing-and-accessories-ff80808117344aab011752db8aaa0185-c.html

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Thanks now I got some ideas. Got anymore ideas guys?

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Okay

I can't really picture some of that stuff, if you got a pictures, that would help more than a thousand words.

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Yea, kinda thought it would deform since it being mild. But since I trying to say money and just use what I got. It would be great to turn them into stakes even though they might not last forever

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About 4 to 5 in diameter, and about an inch deep. What I've done is drill a bunch of holes in the circle area, Example, drill about one inch right hole in the center of the circle, and as you get closer to the edge of the circle drill less and less deep. Since its going to be in a bow shape. Note: U...

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So I got multiple pieces of about a foot long and about an inch thick, an inch and a half wide, mild bar-stock.

Could I make stakes from mild steel, thats the main thing I'm wondering. If I can what are the most used stakes that a novice armorer could use? From the size of barstock I got

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BTW is that armor fantasy?

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I will be gone today working and won't be able to watch this. These look like they would go really good with my kit. One chance in a million, no one else bid on it

WANT!

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Get a throatless B2. I have one and its the funniest tool ever. Its like cutting metal with scissors. Try to get one used though, to save a couple hundred bucks. Its quite, simple to use, don't need any power other than an arm, and authentic.

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Gunthar wrote:That's Baron Sir Keif av Kierstad, Lion of Ansteorra. He got the belt long after he lost his leg.
A very good single sword fighter, btw.

Whats "the belt". Sorry I'm ignorant of the SCA

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Money and PM sent

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If this isn't inspirational, what is? http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/Exitnight/1233315054_SdqYL-M.jpg Don't know who it is, just found the pic, on Anglesey Photo Gallery http://www.bogpages.com/SCA-photographs/2011/Gulf-Wars-XX-Wednesday/16397556_pAcex#1233315054_SdqYL

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PM sent,--- dibs on 16 of the 1in wide straps, and 4 buckles

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Sick, crazy, wow,

so jealous... I so want to be good at armoring, because of what I see on AA

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Thanks all for the schooling, I just got a bit smarter

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Money and PM sent!!

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This is the product http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/department/Leather-Belts-Leather-Straps/4523-190.aspx And I'm looking at their conditioners, wondering what one would do best. One of the conditioners said for smooth leather only, and I'm not sure whats considered "smooth" leathe...

Kettlebell=Ballstake?

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Its this normal?

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Armor hammers?

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Spaulders project done.

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What can I make from......hey Hal....

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