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Varukh

Well I am equipped to make everything but the fingers. :/. Wish I had the tools to do it though.

Varukh

all these views and no replies? hmmmm....

Varukh

I have 1/4 neoprene padding for them, and I try not to block with my hands but an inevitable smack to the fingers is to be expected.

Varukh

I understand completely. Lol. Working on finger gaunts right now and it is driving me insane not having them working and using them right now.

Varukh

Hive I'll keep an eye out for another sign. If I come across one I'll be sure to let you know. I may sell you the one I have if you really need one. I'd just have to mull it over a bit.

Varukh

Ok so i recently bought a pair of old used finger gaunts from Archibald here on the AA. They are non grounding and they needed a lot of tlc. I have worked out a gaunt using the same pattern as the ones i got from him but they didn't fit quite right so I'm back to the drawing board. Just some basic i...

Varukh

It says it cuts easy with tin snips...my guess is that would be too thin. I had to cut my aluminum shield with a jig saw.

Varukh

Try contacting someone from the highway department and see if they have one of their large Stop signs that might be damaged/dented or decommissioned. I got a sign that was knocked down from a guy at one of the local departments. Drilled a hole in the center, used a yard stick, marked my center hole ...

Varukh

Wish I would have seen this kit before I bought the finger gaunts I have to rebuild. Would rather have just built a pair than have to rebuild a pair.

Varukh

it does not. but they are similar to a lot of the ones i have seen in this area. Every pair of finger gaunts i have seen used around here do not ground.

Varukh

Ok this is what i got...this covered in a little wool fabric (so it doesn't look like foam if it peeks out a bit). Think that will be enough to keep ungrounding finger gaunts from destroying my fingers?

Varukh

ok so i looked at the door knob hangers and almost got them but then i found a floor mat in the kitchen section of walmart that i think might work. It is 1/4 neoprene mat with a decorative cloth top on it. I think it is pretty similar to the neoprene Mark was talking about. does this sound about rig...

Varukh

Well the only craft/fun foam I have found here is extremely thin.

Varukh

And is he funky foam the same as craft foam?

Varukh

Sources for the different foams would e extremely helpful.

Varukh

here they are: http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/jdreadrocker/388250_2279160099783_1272183665_31920458_672938220_n.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/jdreadrocker/387547_2291153799618_1272183665_31924787_1060967600_n.jpg going from the old beat up on the left and the new on the right an...

Varukh

Well the ones I am working on don't ground but the knuckles are quite close to grounding. (kinda hard to explain). I have heard mousepad but that kinda seems too thin to me. I mean I have some 1/4 yoga mat that is better than te mouse pad but that too seems kinda iffy to me.

Varukh

how much padding is enough to keep from getting the broke/smashed/maimed fingers? I am rebuilding a pair of finger gaunts for myself and I want some padding that is enough to take the sting off of an accidental finger smack and enough to keep from incurring any major damage. What do you use and how ...

Varukh

That is one sexy hat! One of these days i will scrape up enough pennies to get one...some day...

Varukh

bad links.

Varukh

Fingers crossed as well.

Varukh

I'll go $25 on the BMH sword fittings.

Varukh

Unfortunately my friend already ordered a helm by the time I let him know about this one. I tried though. Best of luck on your sale.

Varukh

Congrats Aradd. You bought a fine helm.

Varukh

white mountain armoury wrote:Varukh, its been a pleasure watching your kit develop, you look very nice.

Thank you.

Varukh

I'm notifying a local about this helm. I Know he is looking for one and that is about the size of his noggin. Spreading the word for you friend.

Varukh

Ok..I haven't really had my kit really critiqued since i posted my first kit and got tore apart for it. So here goes: http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/jdreadrocker/302690_10150332875327721_645617720_8428404_308230407_n.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/jdreadrocker/300018_253693918509...

Varukh

I stitched through the side of the sole to the bottom of the shoe. At an angle. Haven't had a seam fail yet.

. The sole is just soft enough to push a stitching awl straight through.
Varukh

Varukh

WHAT! not sold yet!

Varukh

O.O

Very nice work man....(i have leather working envy)

Varukh

Yay! Videos! Thank you so much Gunthar.

Varukh

You know Arthur... Come to think about it...I think I have hit this helmet before.

P.S. There's that sombitch Arthur! Lol

Varukh

Just wanted to say i have seen this helmet up close and personal...it is beautiful and extremely well made. Best of luck on your sale brother.

Varukh

No problem. I don't have any pics currently but I am working on a couple of pair today. The ones I make are just like the thorvaldsen ones really. I just add a thumb and I don't sell them really so as not to steal his business. I just make them for the locals and for a trade If I need to. I mean as ...

Varukh

Going to get the stuff cut out tomorrow

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