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Halberds

I have a 3/8" thick rubber mat on my bench top.
It is left over from wide conveyor belting, I also use as a floor pad.

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Thanks for the pics that is great.

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Mine is about waist high, good to sit at also. I combined three 2 by 4's for the legs. The top was 2 by 4's Be sure to make a big shelf under it to store your tools. Use big drywall screws to hold it all together. The Beverly on one corner and a big vice on the other works quite well. I just C-clamp...

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Thanks for the pics this is my fav.

Are the little triangle eye cuts to diffuse reflection and glare?

Hal

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I was going to say give the brow piece a slight dish, but won't after learning what a bitch that is to work with.

Thanks for the progress pics looking good.

Hal

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Thank you, patch off and I feel better already.
Now to pop open a beer.

Cheers...

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Got back from the eye Dr.
Damn was she rough... I looked like the guy in Clockwork Orange.
Eye cleaned out and antibiotics I should be good to go.

One can sure miss his stereo vision.

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It has been 5 days and my eye is still painfull and red.
I have an appointment with the eye Dr. in the morning.

Yes, I was wearing glasses and a face shield.
The spark bounced around inside and right into my eye.

Safety first boys.

Hal

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I just finished these for a member. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/GrinderSparkEyeTools.jpg However he is in the process of moving. I will put them on the shelf for later. I am now working on small, medium and large 5 piece finger gaunt tools but I got a grinder spark in my eye. :cry...

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The turn shoe is common under the sabatons.
This is popular.

Thanks for the updates.

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Very cool, years ago I made muskets with store bought locks and hardware.
Smooth bore percussion cap dueling pistols were my fav.
Dixie Gun Works was my bible.

Thanks for the pics.

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Thank you Crisspie, I am glad you like them. They are just like any tools, they should be used for their intended purpose and taken care of. ie: do not use sledge hammers on them. The dishing ball hammer is 3 pounds. I think 2 or 3 pound dishing hammers are enough. (less fatigue greater accuracy) On...

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Jolly well done.

Thanks for the progress pics they are my favorites.

Hal

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The file you are looking for has been deleted or moved.

May I have another link please?

Hal

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You are welcome, they shipped out today.
Pound long and prosper.

Hal

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Try match drilling and using nuts and screws as you go along to hold it down.
Ir make a tab top that bends over better.

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I rough cut the flat top then dish it. Place it on the helm then weld it from the inside. Grind it smooth to fit around the perimeter. Then cut a band (lip) to go around the top and clamp and weld it to the top edge. Come back and grind the seam nice and smooth. http://home.armourarchive.org/members...

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Got ya...

On the one with the prow face did you hammer the top lip over?
On mine I made it in two pieces and welded the lip on.

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Very nice helm, jolly well done.

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Like this?

http://home.armourarchive.org/members/h ... erBall.JPG

Or this?

http://home.armourarchive.org/members/h ... Kit2.1.JPG

At your service.

Hal

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Cool, thoes would not be pop rivets are they?
Thanks for the pics.

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Try to pattern your thumb tips with heavy kitchen foil.
It will shape, then you cut with scissors and flaten it out for the pattern.

The leather finger strips sewn to the gloves is standard me thinks.

Hal

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I enjoyed your heat treat and test demo at the Texas armour in. The bend test was what we used to do in a lab years ago with special tools, equipment and chart recorders. I think what you are doing will produce usable results for the intended need. Thanks for the great in progress pics. Hal PS: Perh...

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I agree… it’s a shame stake tapers are not a standard machinist handbook chart like Morris tapers. Then they could be made on the Bridgeport with a fly cutter. I have faked a few but there is no guarantee they will fit one's stake plate. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/Tapered%20stake...

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I like it... a belt one can be proud of.
Thanks for the pics.
Makes me want to work on my fleur de lur belt more.

Hal

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I have a more blunted shape to work with, I will grind and attach it to a 1" shank.
I will pm you pics and let you deside.

I do not need the original back, as this new one will not be nearly as sharp.

Hal

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I am glad to see you studying the works of yesteryear.
This should allow your armour to move more natural.

Have you any Hans Prunner books with the photos by Carlo Praggiarino?
I find them quite inspiring.

Hal

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Iron D.

I think the tool is supposed to be asymmetrical.
If you prefer, I could withdraw and you complete the mission.

Hal

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Those are excellent pics, however I have never seen real elbows or worn armour like that. I sure could use some full scale sketches with dimensions. A tool with the ideal shape would be quite useful, and I would be honored to build one. It would bring my tool making up to another level. The pics hav...

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It's 9:24 Texas time and Edward MacTavish has the high bid of $155.00.
This auction is concluded.

Thank you for your attendance, participation and support.

Hal

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Why thank you Tim, I was wondering if a sniper might be hidden in the grass.

Bids in this thread only, however I would accept your proxy bid.

Hal

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Edward MacTavish is the current high bidder with a $99.00 bid.

This auction ends tonight at 9:00 PM Texas time.

Thank you for looking, and thank you Edward for your bid.

Hal

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Several have asked me how the pyramid tools work. So I used Crisspie's tools to make a short video. Hope you like it... A movie maker I ain't. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVL-mW8I6Rg&feature=youtu.be Finished up Crisspie's tools today. On time and on budget. He went the full monty on the gaunt to...

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Well I finished up another batch today. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/PrinceTools.jpg The little hammer has a raising edge ground from the peen end, and the face is rounded. It is designed to be used with the chisel stake to make tight little flutes. I can't wait to see what Prince ...

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Wow super heavy duty.
Thanks for the pics.

Hal

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