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Halberds

Burn the witch? Man am I glad I edited out the Buhahahahahahaha LOL at the funny helms.....

On a more serious note. The foot wear and leggins. Would that be a turn shoe with a Viking type of leg wrap?

Hal

Halberds

http://www.regia.org/images/Bayuxc13.jpg Forgive me but....those helms are dorky looking. Did the helme really look like that? If so, why are not that many seen on todays field? Most of the living history pics have more rounded spangens. IMO. When you use the greathelm vrs. sugarloaf debate, would ...

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Cedric
That was the coolest web site I have ever seen. Thanks for posting the link. I owe you one.

Now I got to go over to the history forum and ask about thoes dorkie looking pointed hats in the Down on the Bayou tapestry.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled leather program.

Halberds

I have a want for period foot wear. Historical is important but practical is more so. Persona: A wealthy infantry sergeant. This will span three characters through the time from Viking, Norman to Crusaders. This is not for SCA or LARP it is for a personal collection. You have been so helpfull on the...

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Man...... I don't blame you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a sweet deal.

I love it when a plan comes together.

Hal the Norman uh this week.

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Thank you gentlemen: Your responses have pleased me. I am more belt savvy now thanks to you. Plan A: Order the buckle and tip from StudBuckle. Have it dropped shipped to Vikingleather for assembly. This plan should yield me a very nice belt for my needs. Hand crafted by the artisans of the Armour Ar...

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Nice tunic. Hey this is the classifieds after all.

Hal

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Ok Mr. VikingLeather New Member. Pending quotes. I would realy like to get my buckle and tip from Mr. StudBuckle Archive Member. I like his work. Anybody that would show his competitors first is ok in my books. My belt should reek of periodness! I want the edges and inside hide done like the guys su...

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Ok. The link got quite and worked. I seen the Pics. Thanks for the pics. Nice shop. >>You pretended to be poor to get accepted? <<Padrig. I will have to agree With pat. You are very fortunate to have the support shown. Try to be who you are. Ok now for the shop. Biggest thing is the food stufs will ...

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The one the guy with the gimpy eye is wearing? His sword looks historical to me.

Hal.

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Speed!

Halberds

Link no work.
Shops are good.
I want to see shop.
Fix link.

Halberds

Thanks! I cut it with my big ass 18" long shears from the snap on truck. I did it in long smooth cuts. No jagged edges. The client will install the buckle. Hopefully he will finish the edges. This is about all I can do. Thank you for your support. Hal. [img]http://www.cox-internet.com/halberds/done1...

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Hooraw! Kick Ass!!!

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Pretty dang cool. Looks like you need a belt too.

Hal.

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http://finkas.home.netcom.com/HSB/HSBPRODUCTS.html

Nice hu?

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Mr. Buckle: I am overwhelmed. Now I do not know what style is good. That is sure some beautiful casting.

Thank you for the links. It was like a shopping spree.

Hal

Ps: Now I know where some of the armours get their stuff... Buhahahahahaha!!!!!

Halberds

Thanks for the help. This is what I am up against.
[img]http://www.cox-internet.com/halberds/leather.jpg[/img]

Hal

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No, but when you do I would like to learn more on how to make the norman foot and leg wear. Or where one would barter for them.

Nice kit looks like it would be a lot more comfortable than chain mail and a helmet all day.

Thanks for the pics.

Hal.

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I need to make a helm strap. I have a very nice piece of new leather about 3/32" .090 thick. I have one shot at this. I am not a very good leather worker my edges are jagged and uneaven. I want this to look very nice as it is for a client. Also any way to dress the edges? A long time agao I watched ...

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Where is a good place to find a leather belt with a period looking buckle that is long enough to tie in the front. Like Ld. David de Clermont has in his new kit?

Thanks,

Hal (edited from Saverio to Ld. David de Clermont) oops.

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Halberds

Very nice! Thanks for sharing with us.
Looks like you stepped out of the pages of history.

Hal

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Thems damn nice.
Have you tried the roofing nails for rivets.
How do you keep your shop so sparkling clean?

Thanks for the pic,

Hal

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Thanks for the pics very intresting.
It is hard to belive just how ornate the old stuff can be.

I saw a resemblance to the Easter Island carvings in that last one.

Hal.

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toweyb Archive Member posted 12-20-2002 "All you saps with your heavy helms are just putting yourselves at a competitive disadvantage. 16 ga. is plenty. Anybody who hits hard enough to dent it should be jailed for battery." That was the original post. No. The discussion was good. I like metal talk. ...

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Thanks for sharing with us. WMA sure does good work doesn't he. You must be one happy camper.

Hal

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Mrks:

Are you the marks that had an exhaust fire?

Hal.

Ps: I have seen and put out glowing embers in the back of my sander.

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WMA I got the expanding wheel from Eastwood just like you told me. Only a year later. Man did it work good on my sword and dagger. The thumb numb thing is an armouring hazard. I now wear a left wrist support. I do not think I can do very many helms this year. Hal. PS: The web cam thing is the cooles...

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Buhahahahah. We don't need no stinking spell checkers.
[img]http://www.msservice.net/images/tt24.jpg[/img]

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Hi, Mr. Madd: When it is cold I mess up stuff too. You may try heating up your bosses with a small propane torch. Also works as a hand warmer. To beat the cold fatigue I like to stand on some flattened card board boxes. A high intensity lamp near by gives off some warmth. My favorite heater is the d...

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Thanks for the nice *pics* I like the red and white cloth surcoat things. It shows more of the maille. Nice kits. Cool armour.

My complements to your photographer.

Hal.

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This is the last one left in the series 1 of 5. You would need clamps, hammers and a drill as well as dividers and a center punch. This Kit is designed to teach you finishing final shaping, riveting and assembly of a spangen helm. Not for the weak hearted. 14 ga. mild steel. Rivets included. [img]ht...

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That is a highly desirable book. Would you post *pics* of it and your asking price?

Hal

We would like to see some credibility and assurances.

Thank you for the post.

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Wow! that is the best *pic* lay out I have ever seen. You did good!
Thanks for the pics.
Grads on your new armour.

Hal.

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Flap wheels? Is that what you use mrks? My sore thumb comes from the off hand. The constant pounding it takes holding the metal in the dish. I have tried vice grips and tongs. Padded gloves and prayer. My hand hurts also. I just quit when I hurt. Go inside where it is warm and post on the forum. Hav...

Questions about this Bayeux Tapestry pic

Period foot wear?

Is this buckle in the pic historical?

How do you guys cut your leather?

Norman belt?

Questions about this Bayeux Tapestry *pic*

Period foot wear?

Is this buckle in the pic historical?

How do you guys cut your leather?

Norman belt?

Questions about this Bayeux Tapestry pic