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In ffoulkes book page 36 he talks about the painting "Venus at the Forge of Vulcan" Their he talks about a jenny.

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Would a off the shelf gear motor work?

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Muduelablonglagata (sp) A brain gland at the bottom of the skull in the back. This is a target in the martial arts and army training. A blow to this reign will cause much trauma. Heck that is how 90% of the animals are killed for food processing. A sharp blow to the back of the head is lethal. When ...

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Thanks for the pics page site link #12.
Very nice armour and some inspirational help.

My apprentice has been pounding on this 16ga. piece of steel trying to make a muscled curass for ever.

Is the little one due soon?

Happy metal pounding.

Hal

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This link has cool skimpy armour. I could not isolate the pic I wanted so you will get the full page. The one I wanted to show is the one that blinks and shows different positions. To do that with a helm would be cool. The link is copywriters so I could not copy and paste. So without any further war...

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That is a very well done reproduction. Cheers.

The kit idea is too cool.

A CNC plasma torch could cut one out in 10 min. or less.

Thanks for sharing your progress. I like pics.

I think the folks over on Arador would like to see that also.

Happy metal pounding.

Hal

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I did not get to read the first thread until now. Very interesting to say the least. It's funny but my young apprentice "who does not read the forum" just today, asked me if he could use the new 2 x 4 foot vacuum forming machine under construction, for armour. I scratched my head and looked at him k...

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I think a "Jenny" Is a early 1900 airplane with 2 wings. But around these parts it's a jassonkey.

Hal

http://www.eastwoodco.com/images/P2323.jpg

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Hi Wil

In the center a piece of all thread with nuts and washers might work. The square might distort the sides a bit. Maybe a octagon frame.

Hey what are you doing working on armour projects in school anyway?

Crack thoes books!

Hal

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Cool helm it has a Viking flavor.
Why do they say forged all the time? Are all the ebay helms hot raised?

Hal.

Ps: I was under the impression that cold dishing and planishing is not forging.

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Gentlemen: Thank you for the kind words and assistance. I now have several options to examine. I would also like to target the metal art community. The mass production approach seems logical. The welding and machining expenses can be significantly reduced by that method. This machine does not use th...

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Hello I have a quandary. For the past 9 months I have been developing an armouring tool. A planishing and dishing machine. One that runs on compressed air and 115 Volts. It has three speeds with a power regulator, also interchangeable anvils and a domed hammer head. The first beta unit is almost com...

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Check the welding supply. They have clean 3/8" brass brazing rods for sale. 3 feet long.

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Do you know anybody with a plasma torch? Maybe at the school shop. Ask around. I know at a young age $600.00 is a lot of money. Bulldog snips for $49.00 will cut 16ga OK.

Happy armouring.

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My Mom has a meteorite that Dad sawed in half. about the size of a fist. It took a very long time on the diamond rock saw.

It is solid black inside and a magnet will not stick to it. So it is not iron is it?

It must be quite a trick to squeeze meteorite into a sword blade. No?

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Fantastic. Looks like you will become a good armourer. My wife thought the wall paintings in your room were fabulous.

Thanks for the pics and keep up the good work.

Hal

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Hi Alcy

I would guess Rc. 58 to 62 on the hardness.

Just keep it cool when working on it. Do not let it turn blue when grinding on it.

Keep diping it in a bucket of water and you will be good to go.

Grinding and sanding should be all it would need.

Have fun and wear your safety glasses.

Hal.

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Thanks Ingrid I realy enjoyed the pics. That guy is great. I dabbled in metal sculpture before I found armouring. This is one of my last pices. http://www.cox-internet.com/halberds/dead.jpg Hal, just another show off. Ps: On Sunday afternoons I get to play in a metal artists work shop. He has been t...

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Hi Math

Oxy/acetylene is my pick. It is all I ever use. Get the smaller bottles. Not so heavy to transport. Always turn off the bottles when not in use.

Happy welding.

Hal

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Polarbearforge my hero. That is just too cool! You certainly don't let the grass grow under your feet.

Does the ring coil feed on a rod under the cutter? Also the cutter looks like a slitting saw used in the machine shop.

Bravo jolly well done.

Hal

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Is she 18 or older? If not one could imagine all the gossip. If not I would advise against it.

Best of luck.

Hal

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Atta boy, SilverGriffon thats what I wanted to ask.

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Thanks for the pics. This is a good way to share your stuff. I like the pride. Good pics too. After all this is where we learned how.

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Buhahahahahahahah.............
That is so bazaar!
Thanks for the pic.
Nice metal hammering.
Jolly good job on the TV.

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What influenced you into getting into armouring? > I was asked to give the 4th and 5th grade show and tell class on medieval armour. I toured 3 local towns in 5 different schools.< When did you begin armouring, and how did you start? > I managed a R&D fabrication facility. After hours I would play w...

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Buy the Beverly B-2 and scrounge the rest.

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Arrrrrgggggggg... It's butted!!!!!

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Thanks I thought it was neat.

How many of you can tell me how many helms were in that pic with out going back and looking?

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What is the rail road rail tool with the sword shape carved into it? Also note all the full sheets on the ground. Proof they do not use old car bodies. http://www.tajedgecompany.com/hL4.jpg Change the # in the address and you will get lots more helm pics. (edited to show more pics are at that addres...

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Thanks. We sure appreciate your sharing with us. I made a folder just for that.

Who are you? The picture guru? Or Link Master. This must be in your blood.

**Bows in respect**

Hal.

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If I recall Krag covered a helm in copper a while back. It looked very nice too.

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Man those are so cool!
That is beautiful work.
Thanks for the pics.

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Buhahahahahahah No, 18ga. is 8mm. Just check with ebay.

That is just too cool. Let us know if it is a good armouring tool.

Thanks for the pic.

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Thanks for the pics Hugo.
Is that helm left with a planished finish?

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Rivets? Nice little brass ones with a backing washer.

Advise needed