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coreythompsonhm

This advice was given to me about making pin rivets. Find the right gauge wire, then take a propane torch or similer and heat up the end just until it starts to melt. When the molten "drip" cools off it will act as the head for the rivet. Works, but i wouldnt do it for mass quantities.

coreythompsonhm

Now a breas question... Was it possible that some of the more "fashion dedicated" would have owned dyed breas? Say in the same color as their hosen?

coreythompsonhm

Zetheros- stamina and endurance training will burn calories, yet not build a lot of muscle mass. When there is a fat reserve built up, it needs to be burned off somehow. For many of us, eating the right foods/portions will leave us intaking less calories per day than what we burn on a normal basis (...

coreythompsonhm

Hmm, thats interesting. Im not entirely familiar with hosen from this time period. So would they still be a split hosen, or would joined hosen be appropriate?

coreythompsonhm

I will volunteer, though having a few others to help research and brainstorm the best way to conduct this would be great.

coreythompsonhm

The mention of the pourpoint reminded me of something. The Charles de Blois pourpoint has several points inside. There are three in the back, one on each side, and two in the front. All around hip level. The two on the sides are at a slightly higher level. Would I be correct to assume the three in t...

coreythompsonhm

Anyone have Erik's email address?

coreythompsonhm

I just found it. Its in the Wallace.

coreythompsonhm

So I'm a little confused right now, a photo I had saved of a bishops mantle has disappeared into the black hole called my computer. Hopefully you guys will know which one I'm looking for. The collar is of a fairly dense weave, if I remember correctly it was 6 in 1. The rest was the standard 4 in 1 w...

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Wheres the like button?!!!!!!

coreythompsonhm

Yes, it would probably bend uber soft metal in twelve gauge. With the addition I made, I was bending 14g ms 36" wide with the help of the cheater bars on handles. So depending on how much use its going to see, it may be worth the extra effort for you.

coreythompsonhm

I have it. Its good up until 18g mild steel. 16g is a struggle, but I took the grips off and used piping to add leverage. Anything more than that and the clamping bar just wants to flex. I fixed it by welding another quarter inch plate onto the clamping bar. Was it worth it to me? Probably not, but ...

coreythompsonhm

Wow

I really wish we could have access to more detailed pictures and drawings of the mechanisms.

coreythompsonhm

I've witnessed a few of those momentary lapse in judgement. It reconfirmed my respect for the machines and makes me glad I have never had a accident.

coreythompsonhm

Sorry, when I mean home made, I mean do it yourself.

coreythompsonhm

These are my two favorite bascinets of all time, hands down. Now, the coburg helmet... Anyone have its number designation or a handy google search term for me tl use? I would like to add more reference photos to my files. Can either of you perhaps tell me more about the Coburg, Kunstsammlungen der V...

coreythompsonhm

The thing with the rings made in India is that they are flattened pretty heavily. If historical accuracy isn't a main concern I would agree, but I think its worth the effort to make them yourself either way. If riveted maille is the only goal, go with the Indian stuff. Trying to get an historical lo...

coreythompsonhm

I have two 2.5 kg bags from Ice Falcon of 9mm flat ring, round rivet blackened mild steel maille. Approximately 75 rings and rivets have been used. I have made the decision a few months ago that if I'm going through the trouble to make riveted maille, I'm going to make the rings myself so they look ...

coreythompsonhm

I wouldn't worry about gaps until the piece is finished being formed. You'll be surprised at what doesn't line up before became less of an issue.

Btw, good to see you back man!

coreythompsonhm

Seeing as it appears to be a spam person, not a bot, is there really any changes we can make to the membership form? Simple questions can be googled, complicated ones cant return a quick answer. But that also means new people with low knowledge cant join if they dont know

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Ernst- the will is the fail safe if the zombie resurrection doesnt go as planned

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Mac- the hems being integral to the brass decorations seems like it would be a pain to accomplish. I would assume that you would hem an edge to the right shape, hem the edge, then trim to be the right border width? My thought process would be the extra metal would allow easier handling while formin...

coreythompsonhm

This is very interesting! I wonder what size those rings are.

coreythompsonhm

Im sorry, there was a wording typo, I meant trim the edge to shape, then hem

I will have to try it both ways and report back with how each process went

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They have been reported.

I have a feeling it is spam people

coreythompsonhm

Mac- the hems being integral to the brass decorations seems like it would be a pain to accomplish. I would assume that you would hem an edge to the right shape, hem the edge, then trim to be the right border width? My thought process would be the extra metal would allow easier handling while forming...

coreythompsonhm

Thank you Charlotte

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Awesome!

coreythompsonhm

Ok, just a clarification...

Charlotte, I am assuming you mean there are two seams that run all the way out to the elbow hinge, one on the back of the arm and one on the underside (part of the arm against the body).

Or just one?

coreythompsonhm

Oh, I noticed, just didn't say anything

Well if geek muscles don't have the shaping you're after, you can always go with a female geek's curvature...

coreythompsonhm

Oh, if only I had the room for something like that

It looks like you have interchangable clamping surfaces for the vice. Do you bolt these on? Or are they just a slide on fit?

coreythompsonhm

Aussie Yeoman wrote:Marcos, it looks like you have a 3d model of the armour you are reproducing. Where did you get it?

Dave

I would like to know too

coreythompsonhm

There you go, you have everything you need. Just keep at it, practice different shapes and curves.I would suggest attempting a churburg #13 style breastplate.

coreythompsonhm

I personally have three dishes in my stump. All round, and different depths. And even then, I can get and range of curve from relatively flat to a curve equal to a 4" sphere. Its all in how light or hard you are hammering into your dishing forms. My main way to get low spots evened out is working fr...

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Mind posting a picture of your stump? Lay down nice and even hammer blows, the need for planishing is kept to a minimum. How your hammer for dishing has been ground is a factor too.

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