The Armour Archive

Sevastian

Holy crap, Otto! Are you going to be making any super blingy helmets?

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If you have a 16 oz ball pien and a stump and something anvil-ish to set rivets on you can put these together with patience. Like I said if you don't fell comfortable I'm sure someone near you might even be willing to teach you. All of the holes are where they need to be save for those that locate t...

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Polarbear Forge sells a mitten gauntlet kit that is a lot of hand protection for the money. Even if you aren't comfortable assembling them, someone near you may be able to. Worth a look IMHO.

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This makes me wonder if I shouldn't make a couple such nasals just for giggles! Lol!

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How much for a stainless Bjornagar formed and welded? I can grind & de burr it myself but lack the means to weld stainless at present. Thanks in advance!

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I have purchased an aventail from allbeststuff and one from custom chainmail. The allbeststuff was unbeatable for the price but I found Custom Chainmail to have a superior product for a comparable price. I used an aventail from Custom Chainmail on the Rus helm I recently completed. http://forums.arm...

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You can get a lot of helmet for that kind of dosh. Icefalcon, Windrose, and Aesyr Metalwyrks could hook you up to name a few. I will have a helmet for sale in that price range come Monday but shipping might be spendy. Good luck on your quest!

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What is your budget?

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Yeah. Angela has already said we'll need to get one when you want yours back. Lol!

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Thank you Nathan. It's due in no small part to you letting me babysit your marvelous toy. Thank you Edmund. I hope to make one or two more helmets this year.

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Thank you, Sir! I want to experiment with more chisel & punch work now. Its addicting!

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Nice. Perhaps they can be a cost option?

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Thank you, my friend. I am lucky in that I feel like I have an affinity for some aspects of metal working. This is the kind of stuff I wish I could have started doing years ago.

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Thanks for the kind words, gentlemen. I used a small burr bit and my dremel for the etching. Two passes were required for some sections. I think I have a few more gray hairs after completing it but well worth it for the experience!

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Wow! Gorgeous! I love the fluting. Perhaps my armoring-fu will be as strong someday. GLWS!

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Thank you Jestyr! I hope to order another such aventail from you soon! The alternating riveted/solid ring really looks the business, IMHO.

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Thank you, Yojimbo! That is high praise coming from you! This wouldn't have been possible without a lot of help and input. I hope my skills continue to improve!

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Halberds here on the Archives sells an awesome dishing hammer. If you want to use a stump to dish into a 4.5 inch angle grinder with a 40 grit flap wheel will grind a nice, uniform bowl to dish into in short order. A 16 ounce ball pein will serve you well for general purpouse duties, just round the ...

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Some of the etching:

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This is the result of several months of work. It took that long since I worked on the helmet when I found time. The top is 12 gauge mild made by Jackie of Shamrock Armoury. The more I looked at it when I got it the more it reminded me of Rus conical helms since it looks like a one piece conical inst...

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A suspension system augmented with the very best closed cell foam sized to accommodate a padded coif. Currently my helm is padded with foam only as heat retention isn't a factor where I live most times.

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How much for the 2.5 inch ball stake shipped to zip 99507?

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I found myself in need of a dagger and contacted Iron Badger. I ended up purchasing this beauty: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=169287&hilit=needlepoint+seax It is stunning in real life-the pictures do it no justice at all. 5's accross the board as I've come to expect in ...

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Both gorgeous but I'm really liking that clinker!

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Man, those kits have a ton of potential. Nicely done Knotwolf! I assume those are your own cast pieces?

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I'm interested in these results. The main reason all of the metal in my kit is stainless steel or aluminum is because I sweat buckets. I really want a chainmail shirt and love mild steels price point but I'm afraid my body would quickly turn mild steel to dust.

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Got it today couldn't be happier!

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It looks to be a Windrose helmet. If so, that would be worth mentioning.

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Since it is primarily chainmail which you're trying to protect, I wonder how some of the new, clear motorcycle chain lubes might work? Just a thought.

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When I ordered my saber it was the same story. After the initial email nothing. I waited for almost two months and was about to send a pointed email when I came home from work one day and there was a box on my door step. Hopefully your crossbow parts show up. I love my sword but would be very hesita...

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Woohoo! It'll be for when "I only want one cup" of something. Lol!

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You can't go wrong with Aesir or Icefalcon.

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Oh and pics or it didn't happen right? ;) My fiance told me not to post this "because you look like a dork" but whatever... I'm an armorer, its a job prerequisite. http://www.wintertreecrafts.com/misc/erikisadork.jpg When does that gorget come out? All kidding aside, it sounds like a pretty serious...

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What size nugget will this fit?

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