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this is not too bad needs to be full skirt though.

Harlequin Leather

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Any links or pics to leather with steel rivited strips roman type skirts. Like jason and the Argonauts had when they captured the Harpies.

Hal

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Hi Mr. Hedgecock

I saw you on TV.

You helped me with my sallet.
Good TV show I liked it.

Thanks

Hal.

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My God Man Pics! where are the Pics?

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Wow very regal. Will it get messed up in combat or do you remove it? Do you have some matching besgues? (sp) (the leather squares that go on the shoulders).

Thanks for the pics.

Hal

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I think we have a armourer comming out here.
Nice crisp lines and no ripple on the top piece where it blends with the rivets.

Thanks for the pics.

Hal

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Thanks for sharing with us. Their is just something cool about spaulders. I have only tried one pair and they did not come out that good.

Thanks for the pic.

Hal

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Turambar No, a smaller dish will be good for most things. The large dish is for helm halves. The dome things are of 2 types. the one on the far right on the anvil is a machined 4140 steel dome. The large one and the hammer domes are industrial pipe welding caps. Check at your local pipe supply, or a...

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Did you ever think of entering the ugly helm contest? Just kidding.

Mean looking helm. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work and we look foward to more.

Hal

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Ok Guil then clean your rubber backing pad with isopropyl alcohol "rubbing alcohol". Apply the pads warm do not apply them to a cold backing pad. Carefully center the disc and apply pressure across the entire face. Pinch and hold the edges around the permitter to ensure a good bond. Do not use the o...

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Way cool. Heavy duty too. You are cheating yourself for only $30.
Keep up the good work.

Happy metal pounding.

Hal

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Gil you are venturing into power tools? I have been hypnotized by the buffer. 3400 rpm with an 8" wheel on a 2.5 horse power machine. It will catch you off guard and suck your work under and slap it around and smak you in the face. Thats not bad enough it will then throw it across the shop only to s...

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Life is a bitch sometimes. No?
That is why I never take any money up front.
What if I got sick or something?
What if I did not feel like fucking with it.
I have heard this story many times on the archive. I am sorry for your loss.

At least you named names. Now all you gotta do is kick some ass.

Hal

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You are a God!

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Do you guys put steel bands around yours? 1-1/4" by 1/8" flat strap works great. But then again mine is portable. Bench top model. Only about 6" tall. I was going to offer these ready made bench top stumps on the classifides. But the time required to build them is cost prohibitive. $90.00 Buwhahahah...

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Wow I almost fliped out. The blue made my mind think pickle barrel.... Then I saw it was steel. Well done.
Thanks for sharing with us.

Hal

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Ahhh the ol dishing stump question. You would think someone has done a fresh essay by now. "Put down the skill saw while you still have your nards". I like to put some BBQ brickets on it. add some lighter fluid. Burn for about a half hour or so. Stir around the coals to get a nice even burn. Maby ro...

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Doh, that don't sound right. The nozzle should not get red hot. I have never seen that with my little propane torch or my oxy/acetylene. Get a new refill and if it still does it get a new torch tip. Take the empty back to the store you get your gas and ask them what to do with it. Or leave it on the...

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Thanks for the pics. You must of had fun. Yes? Good first start. Who ate all the chocolates? And didn't save me any!

Hal

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Spangen helms are cool. But you expetced me to say that didn't you?

Lots of patterns and how to's on the net about them.

How is your work space comming along?

Hal

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Xander I have given up on the cross type nasel. I just can not seem to get it right. I will do a plain nasel like yours. I would like to put the maile drape on it though. It sure is going to be heavy. I am thinking I have a display helm under construction here. I hope it is ok with you I posted your...

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Yes neat. It has a sort of a prince Valiant style. Not the prince but close.

Thanks.

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Mr Price would be proud! I know I am.
Jolly well done. Best of luck on the project.

Hal

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Ivar
What are you going to do with little pistons?

Those compressors come in a sealed up steel canister. Come to think of it they look sort of like a helm top..Hummmm....

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Easy way is to get some roofing nails at the hardware store. Get some cutters and a ball peen hammer too. Locate a piece of iron or steel to hammer the rivets on.

Hal.

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Maille is cool. It just flows through your hands like liquid steel. I have never seen any riveted maille. I have butted maille from many members of the archive. I enjoy it very much. My newest piece is a shirt from Wil. I will have to post a review. Hal Ps: There is nothing like a well made coif. Sl...

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Wow, Math that would be a nice Crusaders kit. No?

I still like it.

Hal

Ps: If I may ask. About how many hours do you have in it?

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I like these old pics. The speculation is entertaining. I will have to agree with Rizzo. I think they are incendiaries. A bladder filled with a flammable oil of some sort.
But then again I am not known for my knowledge of medieval history. Just my 2 cents worth.

Hal

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Hi Math, what is the ebay link? How heavy is it?

Hal

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Hey the buzzards did not eat the coons thingy you can come and get it. I ain't touching it. I heard of coon dick tooth picks but the south is full of crazy stories. You can order coon dicks from Dixie Gun Works in Tennessee. No I do not work for them. I just love the smell of black powder in the mor...

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Hi Xander Not done, I took a break on it like Egfroth suggested. I did a little more on the nasel last night. I might be able to finish it by next week. This is the nasel just leaning against it pic and my work bench. [img]http://www.cox-internet.com/halberds/crossbronze.jpg[/img] Happy metal poundi...

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Ouuu Ahhhhh, Armour cake at it's best.
Thanks for the pic.

Hal

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Very well done! Nice tools too.
Thanks for sharing with us.
We look foward to more.

Hal

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18 ga. and a bargrill?
The hammer work and polish did not look that bad. I think the Indians are getting better.

I liked 13th Warrior. And every one needs a double bladed ax.

Hal

just looking