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Halberds

I have one from sears and it worked fine until I got my grizzly 2" by 72".
I never use it anymore as the griz is the boss.

Halberds

I don't know if this enters the question... but I use 4140 for my tools.
I do not like to make armour from tool steel, as it is to hard to form cold, and I do not have a heat treat oven to properly harden it.

Just my 2 cents.

Hal

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Use a green scrubby pad to highlight the glow and persona of the metal.
Oil or wax to suit your needs.
If you had copper or brass the wonderful greens could be applied.

Best of luck on your quest.

Hal

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I ain't been slacking Captain Walker.

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The time line window is very small now.
Thank you for your support.

Hal

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Yes the Japanese brown is my favorite, coming in next is the magic black, all from http://www.sculptnouveau.com/

Check them out, they have many colors to choose from.

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Jolly well done.
Thanks for sharing.

Hal

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For those that were asking how the Y-stake is used in sabaton construction. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/HalberdsBlackSabaton2.jpg And I have these videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqVcoFDiOJA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEb4JcQTKV8&list=WL337D4A0D7156BB53 Notice the use o...

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Kill the paint with fire.

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Thanks, the Y-stake is one of my favorites to make sabatons on.

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Thanks for the pics I can't believe that is your first go at it.
You have done jolly well.

Hal

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I love it when a plan comes together.

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It is not SCA legal, I could remove the drape and add some back straps for more $.
It's 14ga. mild hot rolled steel. One of my later kit prototypes under test.
9" front to back and 7-5/8" side to side on the inside.

Best of luck on your quest.

Hal

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Hi MJ,

I have this old thing laying around:

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A few tools I just finished up, in case a rush order comes along. These are finished and ready to go. I think that will be my last 3-3/4" ball stake. They are getting too heavy for my old muscles. I can do smaller ones, but that monster is too much. Also show is one of my pin stakes, it is made from...

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No, but it goes on the inside and outside.

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To answer: What are the pyramid knuckle tools for? http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/PyramidKnuckle.JPG And a short video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNvrfEt9RBM Thank you... No that's not a dumb question. They should be hammered to fit then trimmed, sanded and finished as needed. I...

Halberds

Thanks for the preview, my appetite is whetted.

Hal

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For questions about is it deep enough to dish a knee or elbow. The elbow or knee does not bottom out in the doughnut. DishKnee.jpg I like to use my weighted rawhide mallet to smooth it up in the dish after the ball hammer. Very little planishing required after that. However for that special piece wi...

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kenrickb wrote:How much is your basic newbie kit these days? Or is it still even offered?

I'm primarily interested in the railroad spike stake and the ball stake you offered at one point.

Thanks
Kenric

PM sent... I had a few pieces on the shelf.

Hal

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schreiber wrote:Hey, I like the look of that thumb stake. How thick is the steel it's made from?
Do you use it strictly for hot work?

The thumb stake is .140 thick. I use mine cold as shown in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdWESzF8PoE

Hal

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Will the finger gauntlet kit fit in a standard stake holder, or do you need the universal tool holder as well? The shanks on the 5 piece gaunt tools will not fit in the standard 1" tool holder. However... I have developed an insert that will allow them to fit. I usually toss that in when needed. __...

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I also make the doughnut to be used in the tool holder on special request. However, it does add to the cost. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/ToolHolderDoughnut1.JPG I also make special one of a kind tools on request like these. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/Riese2.jpg...

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Buy with confidence from Halberds! I'm saving up for that offset ball stake and holder to planish. Hal, is that the size you would recommend for knee & elbow cops? The 2-3/8" ball stake should work fine for knees and elbows, which can also be made off-center. The 3-1/8"" ball stake is the largest I...

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Size of the doughnut? Do you have something shallower and bigger, for breastplates? Or saddle stakes? These are the 3 sizes of doughnuts I offer. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/ThreeDoughnuts.JPG The small is used for small elbows and knees like youth armour. The medium has general ...

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kenrickb wrote:Is the 1 1/4" ball the smallest ball stake you make?

Kenric

No, I make several smaller sizes on request, however they require a smaller shank.

Hal

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No, not at this time.
One of our members is working on it if I can manage to send him all the pics and text.
I just don't have it all formatted at this time.

Hal

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Hello Members, I thought I would post pics and prices for inquiries. I will do my best to ship before Christmas but can offer no guarantee as various situations can be unknown. So order your Christmas tools early. These are some of my more popular armouring tools: http://home.armourarchive.org/membe...

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I like them thank you for sharing with us.
Jolly well done.
What do you use for the patina?

Hal

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Subject: Basic tool list Hal, what's your basic tool kit costing these days? Hi Galileo, That kit as shown. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/halberds/BasicStarterKitDishing&Planishing.jpg 3-1/8" off-center ball stake__ 75.00 Standard tool holder________ 70.00 Medium dishing doughnut____ 90.00 ...

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That is a planishing stake, you hammer dished metal over it with the polished planishing hammer to smooth everything out.

Yes a stump is very popular for dishing.

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Welcome to the wonderful world of armouring Ninedosus. Heavy duty work bench and good lighting. Something to cut the metal with - Beverly shear, jig saw or snips. Something to sand and finish - 2" by 72" belt sander, right angle grinder with sanding disks. Something to make holes - Roper Whitney pun...

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Welcome to the Armour Archive, you might look at the tab top for the helm as it is easier to build for a newbie.

Sort of like this one.
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/h ... sembly.pdf

Best of luck on your quest grasshopper.

Hal

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Cool, looks like you are progressing right along.
Thanks for my favorite... the progress pics.

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I agree, nothing but great craftsmanship.
Thanks for sharing.

Hal

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Well your bending and pounding 1/4" rod can produce very nice results. I was looking at down and dirty, fast and cheap. However... the clean up on a hand plasma cut can take quite a lot of time. I use a dremel tool with the carbide cutters then rat tail files. Sand paper strips for the Chattanooga S...

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