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Caius705

I thought the same. It looks like it should, I just wonder about the lack of details on it. Figured I'd ask people who make a study of these things.

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Looking through Manuscript Miniatures, saw the following http://manuscriptminiatures.com/5187/16432/ http://manuscriptminiatures.com/5187/16433/ http://manuscriptminiatures.com/5187/16437/ http://manuscriptminiatures.com/5187/16436/ To me, it looks like a bascinet with a brim on it. At first, I thou...

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Yeah, odd. I've double posted before, but never triple. Guess I'm special

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Yeah, I like the clubbing. I don't like sport armor and I dont like light hits. Armor as worn is fun

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Yeah, I like the clubbing. I don't like sport armor and I dont like light hits. Armor as worn is fun

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Yeah, I like the clubbing. I don't like sport armor and I dont like light hits. Armor as worn is fun

Caius705

IIRC, brig shoulders were mentioned earlier. Thought I'd toss this link in here too.

http://manuscriptminiatures.com/4672/12973/

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Grettir. His gaunts are used by a pretty big portion of the team and are on my list of things to save up for.

Caius705

Ah, ok. So if used this I'd still have to heat treat it. That should be possible. Are you certain that this is 1050 steel? I believe you, but I'd be dissapointed if it turned out to be a non carbon steel alloy. It would definitely be cheaper than the 4130 (though if I was doing 3x1.5 plates out of 1...

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You can get the 2" wide here http://www.uline.com/BL_2904/Strapping-High-Tensile Since it is .044 thickness that puts it between 18 and 19 guage. That's a good idea. Have you or has anyone here ever used this before for making lamellar? I'd just like to get a good idea for how stiff it is and how h...

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Is there a reason you want to use 4130? If cost effectiveness is what you are after grab a roll of high tensile pallet banding. Its 1050 can be purchased in up to 3" wide rolls and already has a spring temper. Have a link for a place to buy this? And part of the reason was because it's easier to dr...

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Sounds like a plan. We'll try it and test them the correct way (with an axe)

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I have a tcouple and don't use it. You can eyeball it fairly easily. It would only cost you a couple of plates to experiment and get it right. Red isn't hot enough, red-orange is good, orange is good, yellow works but will definitely warp. Ok. Thank you. I think for lam plates and splints, this mig...

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That sounds fairly feasible. I might try running a t-couple into it as well, for a temperature reference.

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Hyper iron wrote:Yeah 35. Aren't we bidding on the gauntlets?

I think he was asking as he had listed the minimum increase as $20 dollars.

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I just ordered this one. Wouldn't mind having the others, but kindle format would be awesome.

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Friend and I were discussing the price of spring steel kits. I had a thought and I'd like to run it past y'all. My thought was about ordering a few sheets of 4130 in .040 (almost exactly 1mm) from ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/4130-ANN-CHROM-MOLY-STEEL-SHEET-PLATE-040-x-18-x36-/310575421080?pt=LH_Def...

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InsaneIrish wrote:
Johann ColdIron wrote:
Good! Big honking thick leather straps across my grip drives me batty!

Me too, I use a "Y" strap across the palm and a pocket for the fingers and thumb.

Do you have any pictures of this style? I'm unhappy with the way the gaunts I bought are strapped.

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MJBlazek wrote:I really only need 4 pieces 10 inch by 10 inch.

http://www.amazon.com/Kydex-Sheet-Thick ... ydex+sheet

This work? It's about the right size, if you don't mind cutting it. Don't know what thickness you need so I guessed.

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Amazon, though I'm sure there is a markup on it.

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Awesome. At their largest, my calves are about 17.5" around, these would fit, yes? If so, I guess I've found what's next on my list of things to buy.

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I think part of the issue is that people who swing a stick on weekends, and are, well, honestly, way, WAYYY out of shape, think they are, in fact, in shape. Like most extreme hobbies, it's not for everyone. or even most people. There's a level, below which, you won't be able to do it. And I think t...

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Since they're (to my eyes) pretty well shaped and stainless, I'd say it's worth a bit to rehab em. If you decide to sell them, I wouldn't mind having them myself.

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leekellerking wrote:[Insert mildly humorous but tangential comment here]

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You forgot the comment about how it was back in your day.

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Litany against assholes, Bene Gesserit teachings

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I must not cause flame wars Flame wars are the mind-killer. Flame wars are the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my flame wars. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the flame war has gone th...

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Klaus the Red wrote:He who controls the thread, controls the universe...

I'll have your water

Caius705

Do you mean 1050 carbon steel or 4130? And forgive me, but how much armoring skill would you say is needed to fully fit a pair of these? I'd love a set, but I'm pretty novice with metal working.

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Personally, I'd use a thermocouple or two, but that's just because I'm more familiar with the set up for them. Just personal preference. OTOH, I've never use a kiln for heat treating. So I may be wrong.

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Do you have a good temperature measuring set up going?

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I've heard that many of the French 14th century effigies have been destroyed by various wars or revolutions.

Does anyone have any articles regarding this?

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Are you counting 14th century Deeds and Viking Raids under counted blows? Because they have special modifiers tacked on that change tactics a good bit.

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Oh well, at least it's not the "Ratpack Me" thread he started in a fit of masochism or something. __________ Evil Denizen T Shirt Ser. No. 319 Yes, the lowest ED shirt number I've seen was Pi. Found here, for you new guys http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8308&hilit=RAT+PACK

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takaetun wrote:Ouch... What'd he do, try and weld someone's mother?

We might have forgiven that.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5271&hilit=blankenshield

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Stahlgrim wrote:Tell him you don't want a single rolled edge.

And all 16 gauge.

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Destroyed Effigies-Looking for an article

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