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coreythompsonhm

Thank you Mac! I wasn't sure if I should consider adding a rubber grommet or two, but now I won't worry about it.

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Mac-
I was searching for a hands free solution and found this thread. Besides that ring using clamping pressure, what else did you do to insure the torch doesn't slip out? Or have you found that the clamping pressure is sufficient?

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I absolutely love german woodcuts. If I had about 12 more hours available per day, I would be tempted to try my hand at creating my own woodcut images. However, I don't, so I just stare at my favorites.

That four volume set would be great to have, but out of my price range

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Gunther all the way.

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What would shipping be to 98003?

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I will definitely try it from the inside. Unfortunately I'm all out of thicker material,all I have left at the moment is 16 gauge mild until I get more 1050 from Admiral Steel.

I have a feeling the outside surface will actually be fairly smooth and not need planishing once the shape is right.

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I started raising a peascod breastplate today and ran into a few issues. The largest raidius stake I have is a 4" ball stake. Even with care, the first completed pass came out way too round for what I need. I know I need to find or make a mushroom stake with a lot larger radius curve to it to achiev...

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Have you tried tongs yet?

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I am extremely excited to see that you are back to tackling an armour project! Please take care of yourself though so that you may continue doing what you enjoy doing!

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Ahhh damn, I want one! I have no need for it, but I want it!

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I think it was summer of 2010 when he stopped making armour as a business.

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Try out oxy/propane afford to get the extra parts needed, like the right hoses, etc. Much much cheaper to run that oxy/acetylene. Keep in mind you can't weld with oxy/propane, but it is definitely a money saver in the long run with using it for heating metal. Good work though!!! I would avoid grabbi...

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Bore condition?

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Christophe de Frisselle wrote:Crap, I need to get more popcorn.

Already got mine in the microwave

coreythompsonhm

Furnitue tacks. I got mine a small hardware store locally. The shield bosses are dead simple to make from brass sheet.

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If I decide on a black can I get a black like this with Oxpho Blue? I am going to want it just as worn looking I do not need super shiney even black since I am just going to rough it up and get it back down to something like this. I might be wrong but that almost looks as if its been silvered and i...

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You might want to post your measurements and time frame. Someone might have something laying about thats the right size that they would be willing to sell or loan to you. It sounds like a peascod would be fitting. Do you have a modern pleated and sewn kilt or the older style wrap it a around a few t...

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I think your drift is not punching a hole and instead is cracking out the side of the mound because the receiving hole is too big. You might try punching into a smaller hole. I never had any luck with getting the watershed in my rivet setting tongs. Steve I think the hole might also be the wrong sh...

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Honestly, a petition to the board of directors would be a better route than just jumping to a lawsuit. I'm pretty sure there are more than enough people that would sign it, enough so that it would really get the BoD's attention. If it doesn't then its time to have a lawyer involved. I'm just leary ...

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Extra points for making it a viking raid.

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I talked with Eric Schmid, he says the watershed was created during the riveting process. Following his advice has worked out pretty good. But there is a trick to doing it! You want to flatten the overlap only enough to make it possible to pierce. It makes piercing a pain, but when you set your rive...

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Honestly, a petition to the board of directors would be a better route than just jumping to a lawsuit. I'm pretty sure there are more than enough people that would sign it, enough so that it would really get the BoD's attention. If it doesn't then its time to have a lawyer involved. I'm just leary o...

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Guys, legal action, seriously. Stop enabling this nonsense. He is a thief, plain and simple. This ^^^ Get some names together and start some emails then go talk with a lawyer.......seriously. Nothing else is going to make anything happen. Exactly. I don't have a fight in this as I have refused to b...

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Keegan Ingrassia wrote:Yay, another Dube video! Always a pleasure.

Seconded! I always watch them multiple times.

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A quick google search yielded some helpful info. Medium general purpose ceramic media has light deburring capabilities. The next step up was sf (super fast) with good deburring capabilities. Df (dense and fast) has agressive deburring capabilities. I would assume your tumbler came with a general pur...

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Man, that is so messed up. I have no problem with people using my tools if they let me confirm they know how to use it and under my supervision. Obviously in your situation you can't be there 24/7, but people should have enough respect for your tools to not use without asking and take liability when...

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I have to agree with Konstantin, 22 gauge is right out. I'm a bit more protective over my hands and joints, so I tend to go a tad thicker than most. I use 16g mild for elbows and knees like everyone else, but also use 16g for the lames. I view them as being small pieces and easier to deform so I mak...

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I think a big factor is how much time you have to put into a pair. Find that out and charge accordingly

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I wonder if it can be found in 3/16"

Good find though!

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Yes it would be rounded. I would probably have one for practice use that is just the basics. Fancy painted shield for events.

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So after seeing Gerhard's shield tutorial, I started thinking about making a historically based shield, but then put it on the back burner. The recent thread about shield edging inspired an idea. The absolute big question is... If I construct a shield using the same techniques as Gerhard, would it b...

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I agree, tapering the slats would help a lot, as well as putting some curvature into the slats length wise. It looks like they are also too long. Honestly, padding is all a personal preference. Some like a lot, some like as little as they can get away with. Just ask someone to give a "good" shot to ...

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I Believe this is what you are looking for http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=104410 Of course I would miss the obvious :D Thank you all for the good suggestions. I am especially liking the ones on the mental side of combat, I will be aware of it from the start instead of tr...

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I don't have time to get to a fighter practice lately to start learning again, so I'm looking for any training videos for a newb in sca heavy. I have a post set up covered in thick rubber as a pell, looking for which shots and body movements I should start training with to get myself going. I have a...

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Ok, I'm interested in what this next crazy idea is!

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Re: Anouther set of promises from Westcoast....

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Re: Anouther set of promises from Westcoast....

Re: New video on raising a Sallet whit visor.

Re: recommendations for media to deburr hole

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Re: fair price for basic knees and elbows...

Re: Cheap sheet metal punch

Re: Historical shield construction and SCA use

Historical shield construction and SCA use

Re: Slatted leg armor fit issues

Re: Good videos for Heavy newb?

Good videos for Heavy newb?

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