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Sevastian

I managed to drill the aventail holes in the curtain piece and make the top, and bottom bars for the grill. Sorry for the lack of pics. I will post them when I get a chance.

Sevastian

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm just getting over a cold and my clecos came in. I hope to start blackening pieces soon. I've been toying with ideas for the grill or face. I have to make the cheeks and go from there.

Sevastian

Price reduced bump. If it doesn't go at the reduced price I'll just keep it.

Sevastian

Ursus Epicurius wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/191528167367?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT#

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These look ok but I would replace the thumb with one that grounded before using them. Finger bucklers, too for sure.

Sevastian

Sorry Konstantine, regional thing. It's how my dad used to shorten my uncle's name. Back on topic, moving blankets make good basic gambisons and can usually be had cheap. Water or glue hardened demi gauntlets can be made easily enough. There are lots of good patterns here on the Archive and Mad Matt...

Sevastian

My hands are a big part of how I make my living. I saved up for a quality pair of finger gauntlets and I feel it's worth every penny. I'm willing to skimp on some things. Protecting my hands and head aren't amongst them.

Sevastian

Khotya. You worry me sometimes. A lot. Please, step away from the keyboard. I joke. Lots if good information to be sure. Pickle barrel, jigsaw and some copper rivets can go a long way. I'd offer more help but it's quite a drive from my Barony/Principality. Folks closer to you might be able to help a...

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Where are you located?

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To the top!

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That's the direction I was leaning. I apologize for the lack of progress. It's been a busy week and weekend. My clecos haven't shown up yet either. All blackened it will be!

Sevastian

What sort of period fighting? I have a pair of two buckle shoes and five buckle boots from Viking leather. I have fought heavy rapier and SCA hard suit in both and love them. I heard he was backed up but that was months ago. It'd be worth giving him a buzz, IMHO. http://www.vikingleathercrafts.com/v...

Sevastian

For rattan? I could be wrong but I suspect any type that would does not allow a 1 inch dowel to penatrate would suffice. Depending on how the face is designed I would go no thinner than 14 gauge. Do you have any pics of your helmet?

Sevastian

Holy crap, Jackie. Be well and give yourself time to collect your thoughts.

Sevastian

I think that's rather a good idea. Fighter care packs/field repair kits.

Sevastian

So I've been toying with the idea of heating the panels to a straw gold and blackening the rest but I'm afraid this might clash with the brass nasal and rivets I will use for assembly. What does everyone think? All blackened?

Sevastian

Hjalmr might have one. If not I know he could make you one in that price range.

Sevastian

India. I've ordered from them before. Good communication, actually but be aware that "in stock" means they have the material on hand to construct the advertised product. I wonder how a brass aventail would hold up. Seems like it would want for a bunch of maintenance.

Sevastian

This helmet was thought up with an aventail in mind.Here is one I put together for a local fighter using one of Jestyr's blackened riveted aventails. http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd152/aleutdude_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03-05%2021.18.30_zpsv7udumyj.png Ignore the rivet poking out-that's wher...

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Spasibo! The grill will probably be quite plain 1/4" mild roundstock since the helmet is designed to have an aventail.

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There can be only one!

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No progress since work ran late today. This is the chain I plan on using for the drape. I seem to recall reading the original had forged links but I had this wedge riveted piece and beggars can't be choosers. http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd152/aleutdude_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03-05%2018.13...

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I'll have to bounce around some ideas. The main of the helmet is coming together faster than I expected.

Sevastian

I don't think it's 9mm but Icefalcon has brass wedge rings.

Sevastian

Thanks! I get my clecos fairly cheap from amazon but I will save this link. Any input from you on designing the grill would be a huge boon to me. I've seen wonderful Coppergates with unimaginative grills cobbed onto them and want to avoid this look. I had thought to make a "face" out of grill work b...

Sevastian

If I add the aventail holes, I'll be drilling them.

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I ordered more clecos. I'm going to need them! Got both front panels fitted. Happy birthday to me! I got off work early, smoked a cigar and got to swing some hammer!

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http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd152/aleutdude_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03-04%2015.14.33_zpsugfnvh0a.png http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd152/aleutdude_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03-04%2016.30.58_zpswco9nhhs.png I did put a super slight dish in the cheek area. This helmet will be good to ...

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Might do, that's a good idea.

Sevastian

I've been wanting to do a sharp starter SCA hat for a bit and was able to get my grubby paws on a sweet 12 gauge stainless round top(thanks Sir Gregor). After sanding and chemically blackening the top I played with an idea to dress up a Windrose nasal with flat head brass rivets. What does everyone ...

Sevastian

I love the Saxon like wyrm head on the crest.

Sevastian

I am not worthy of my hammers.

Sevastian

I will try to get a panel or two cut and dished after work today. I will post pics if I make any progress.

Sevastian

Jackie does good work. Nice hat!

Sevastian

Thank you, Halberds! The dishing hammer and doughnut I bought from from you are invaluable to me and still going strong! I will post pics as I make progress. I have access to a big ball stake and plastic deadblow hammer for final assembly. Everyone I have showed it to so far wants some hammer marks ...

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