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hjalmr

I have used (and sometimes still play with) my curved falchion, scimitar, etc, in the SCA with some limited success. 1) Thrusts do work well if using a none fencing type thrust -another words no three musketeering! Many sneaking thrusting attacks are avaliable when using this weapon. 2) Wraps really...

hjalmr

I have learned to hold my 12oz ballpeen hammer by the head (get yer mind out of the gutter)and sorta push the hammer onto the rivet. Remember thet you only want to tap the edges of the rivet and this actually doesn't take much force -just a lot of taps! I had a hard time learning to do this trick an...

hjalmr

Yes, I am using 3/8" plywood.

I also have another question: Should I bend the wood slightly over the bend I want?
<<< For example -bend the wood at 3 1/2" for a 3" bend. >>>

Thanks.

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hjalmr

Do you happen to know what gauge and/or Inner Diameter the rings were? If the rings are pulling away then I would suspect 16g rings or less. 14g rings usually butt together pretty well even when slapped together. (^_^) ----------------- Kenric de la Terre Squire to Duke Sir John The Bearkiller Baron...

hjalmr

Ok guys.
How long should I soak a 3/8" wooden blank in water before I bend it?
How long should I leave it in the rack before removing and using?

Thanks.

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Kenric de la Terre
Squire to Duke Sir John the Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

hjalmr

I beat the rivet on the inside with a ball peen hammer while the outside lays on the anvil.

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hjalmr

Gordon: It depends. You won't know until you get inspected. 99% of the time it does not pass! If the marshals cannot touch your neck through the coif, then it should pass -however it is very hard to accomplish this because of the very nature of maille. (^_^) -------------- Kenric de la Terre Squire ...

hjalmr

Sasha (with one h):

The box says -DeWalt DW890 Heavy Duty 16 Gauge Swivel Head Shear.

Also -What is a good cutting compound?

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Kenric de la Terre
Squire to Duke Sir John The Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

[This message has been edited by hjalmr (edited 11-19-2002).]

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gordon: hey carlo, how much would a conical helm be? also for everyone, in the sca does a coif count as neck protection? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Usually a coif does NOT provid...

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Danish_socialist: http://a2armory.com/oddelfanswor1.html This is Odins sword. And as they say, he was the god of war. F no. He was the god of wisdom, and didn't go around k...

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sigeric: In the Middle Kingdom the rules state: "Helms will be riveted with iron or steel rivets no more than 2-1/2 inches (63.5 mm) apart, or with equivalent riveting tech...

hjalmr

Really! I knew they were made different, but I didn't realize they were TOUGHER. They seem to be just a tad weaker when I'm pounding on them.... Thanks Matt -your a bundle of info today. Lol... (^_^) -------------- Kenric de la Terre Squire to Duke Sir Joh The Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridi...

hjalmr

I know you can use roofing nails as rivets, but are they strong enough for putting together a helmet? I saw a helmet this weekend that was put together with roofing nail rivets spaced about every 1 1/2 to 2 inches and I was thinking that maybe roofing nails were not quite strong enough for that. (^_...

hjalmr

T-shaped patterns are easier to make (IMHO) and they flex better in both directions -up and down(again IMHO)

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Kenric de la Terre
Squire to Duke Sir Joh The Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

[This message has been edited by hjalmr (edited 11-18-2002).]

hjalmr

Matt: It is a DeWalt swivel head shear. It actually cuts a 3/8" piece of metal out of the center of the metal as it cuts. My father calls it a "dual cutting head" and it has this inside tooth that wiggles back and forth. This "tooth" snapped off. I am planning on buying me another blade, but I still...

hjalmr

Hi Shasha. I just read your article: Sheetmetal Cutting Tools - By Sasha and I have to admit that it was a good read. Thank you for submitting it. I just broke the blade on my 16g electric metal shear and I was forced to go to plan B -my shitty ass Black and Decker Jig Saw (one of your favorite mode...

hjalmr

I know we have discussed this a million times here on the archive, but I am planning on trying this out this afternoon and I don't want to blow up anything -especially me! My idea is: Heat up the metal about as hot as I can get it on my grill and dip it into some motor oil. Is this correct? Will thi...

hjalmr

Congratulation!!

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Kenric de la Terre
Squire to Duke Sir John The Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

hjalmr

I have used a buckler with a glaive in both hands (not at the same time.) I tried it in the front hand to block in coming spears , glaves, and greatswords but found that it worked so much better if I just backed up out of the opponents way rather then attempt to try and block the incoming blow. I tr...

hjalmr

Severeal years ago a few friends and I held our own little rebated steel practice. We fought at the same level as the SCA (which we were all members of) and used a 3 point honor system with marshals stepping in when needed (which was rare, but did happen when someone just ignored a blow.) Three soli...

hjalmr

I just found a local supplier that sells me a 4' x 10' sheet of mild steel for $55.00 Much better then the $20.00 I was paying for a 2' x 2' sheet when I needed it in a hurry. I also have some more usefull advice. Try a local large sized wrecking yard that resells vehicles. They sometimes buy steel ...

hjalmr

Very nice. I'm surprised that you didn't add a runner along the bottom to keep the legs from crushing together during transport, or such. I was also looking for a way to make a nice armor stand and this fits the bill nicely -thanks for sharing the info. I was wondering though, why wouldn't the wife ...

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Evil_Merlin: 100 hours? Holy crap, I gotta be doing somthing wrong, with my 12gu 3/8" aluminum half sleeved hauberk I made, it only took me 22 hours. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Y...

hjalmr

It takes about 100 hours for the average person to make an average sized butted maille shirt. At $150.00 you are making about $1.50 an hour and you still have to subtract the cost of materials. To be honest, it's just not worth the time and money to make butted maille anymore. I use to get $300.00 -...

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Effingham: True, but largely irrelevant. It's not the term that matters, but what it [b]is . Wankels didn't exist. Heaters did. Effingham[/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ye...

hjalmr

Pole arms can be effective if used correctly. Everyone uses them differently, but the best fighter use quick movements, and unusual attack angles to set up the killing (or disabling) blow. Palymar is good because he's quick. He can snap that polearm down on someone several times before they even bli...

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by sarnac: Will someone PLEASE tell Palymar he is at a disadvantage!!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well he is! He's just to stubborn to know it. Lol.... (^_^) Kenric de la Terre Squi...

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Lion du Fay: You are both correct. The name "heater" was applied by 19th century scholars; after the flat-iron shape it resembled. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Lion du Fay i...

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Captain Jamie: Hjalmr- In the Midrealm a William Marshal tourney is fought for points. All combatants are on the field at once and pair off to fight. The defeated combatant ...

hjalmr

I don't want to use my nem (hjalmr) for two reasons. 1) Hjalmr is norse for helmet -so I'd be: "HELMUT ARMORY" 2) I am in the process of changing my name. I like the name Thunder Mountain because it could stand for a keep that rings with the sound of thunder -thus a "thunder mountain". My device is ...

hjalmr

I believe I know the answer to this question, but I want to make sure before I drive 5 hours to fight in one and it's not what I think it is.

Thanks.

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Kenric de la Terre
Squire to Duke Sir John The Bearkiller
Basrony of Grey Niche.

hjalmr

I figure it's about time that I named my armoury, but I'm not sure what to name it. I don't want to step on someone elses name, so what do I do? Does anyone have some name ideas that they are not using? I have thought of several names already but all of them are already taken. My newest name is "Thu...

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Raibeart Lok De la Haye: I think also, that in SCA spear fighting your only allowed to thrust, and the spear in melee is most deadly with the slash added to the flanks. Hjal...

hjalmr

Well guys, you got me interested in fighting centergrip round shield and 5' spear again. I think I'll play around with it at practice on sunday. Thanks a lot. Lol... (^_^) ------------------ Kenric de la Terre Squire to Duke Sir John The Bearkiller House Bearkiller/House Shadow Legion Barony of Grey...

hjalmr

I have used shield and spear several times over the last few years. It's a lot of fun, but hard because of the way the SCA fights. Now Tuchuks fighting is a different story... (^_^) ------------------ Kenric de la Terre Squire to Duke Sir John The Bearkiller House Bearkiller/House Shadow Legion Baro...

Making a wooden heater.

Roofing Nails as Rivets!

Shasha!

Blackening Steel Plate!

What is a "William Marshal Tourney?"

Name this Armoury