The Armour Archive

hjalmr

Time for an update so my customers can stay informed -I apologize ahead of time for any delays. Due to the Memphis heat (100* +) I have been unable to work on armor everyday. I also decided to replace 2 helmets that were lost in the mail during the week I re-designed my business because I lost the p...

hjalmr

Just wanted to let you know that USPS has lost 4 of my helmets in the last 2 months -2 were overseas and tracking didn't work after it left the country. I have yet to win an insurance claim against USPS.

Good luck!
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hjalmr

Oh, I like. I want. How much?

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hjalmr

Here is an update as to where I stand at the moment: 1) David Moorhead (14g SS Roman Helmet) – Remaking helmet as I type. Sorry for the problems David. 2) Chris Benitez (14g Ss Bascinet) - Remaking helmet. 3) Edward Kreyling (14g SS Sutton Hoo Helmet) – First up after I remake the above two helmets....

hjalmr

I also think a series of Dirt cheap armor peices would be interesting. walk throughs of how to create armor as inexpensively as possible. For the guys who want to build their own stuff, but don't have welders, throatless shears, plasma cutters,power hammers, etc. I recall one member (I think this w...

hjalmr

Helmet might be sold. Someone bid through PM, but has to wait until Friday to pay. If he bails on me, Owyn is next.

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hjalmr

Bruksbear wrote:Diggin' the rivets,Hjalmr. Imo,they give your work much more aesthetic appeal.

Thanks -I agree. In fact, I'm kinda glad I switched back to rivets and all..

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hjalmr

I have made a corinthian helmet rather recently and starting on another one possibly this weekend. I will try to get some pictures up and get pictures of the patterns I made. Essentially I made the first one out of four pices and that is how I intend to to the second one. Made two helmet halves int...

hjalmr

I have made several low grade Corinthian helmets and I find them to be one of the easier helmets to make. I find it to be much easier then a Barbute. You can see my version here: m m Due to the price of stainless, I would recommend making it out of mild to see if you can do it. You can also work out...

hjalmr

MalkomeKarre wrote:Out of curiosity, would a helmet liner intended for a bascinet work just as well in a spangenhelm?

I have no idea. I don't see why not. Anyone else know??

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hjalmr

For sale is a new 14g mild steel SCA legal spagnhelm with a 27" ID measurement. This helmet has an 8" side to side measurement and a 9" front to back measurement. It has a top to bottom measurement of 11" in the back and 13 1/2" in the front. As part of my new business plan ...

hjalmr

As I have decided to slow down my armor making, I have decided to start making "how to" armouring books for the items that I make and I was wondering what you think should be in such a book that isn't, or must be. I already plan to add plenty of step by step pictures, along with the step b...

hjalmr

Sir Wilhelm wrote:Do you have a website?

No, I just have a flickr site that I use to show what I make.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21215018@N07/

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hjalmr

Cadfael_Mynnydd.

I debated that for a couple hours, but alas -I have too much to do now.

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hjalmr

Yes, I do a Pembridge style great helm.

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hjalmr

My sheet of stainless steel finally came in so I am once again back to armouring. I’m still not taking orders, but soon my friends –very soon. I am actually looking forward to slowing down and returning to rivets. Its pretty weird to be this excited about armoring a week after I closed down for good...

hjalmr

I like how it looks from the sides, but not from the front -otherwise I would buy it for an experiment. Bwahahahahahahah...

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hjalmr

There is a comic book price guide, but they are pretty pricey these days. The western, horror and war comics are usually not worth much so you should concentrate on any superhero comics. Condition is the major factor. Due to what you mention, I would recommend taking the pile to a comic shop and ask...

hjalmr

Sorry man -sold this a couple weeks ago.
Wish I could help you out..

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hjalmr

Doorman. I am almost finished with a similar helmet with almost a 27" ID. That would only leave 2 1/2" for padding which is cutting it close. Most people seem to prefer 3" for padding. I am more then willing to sell it to you if your sure. I should have this one finished by the weeken...

hjalmr

Oh thank you! The only thing I asked my family for on my birthday was the money to buy a Hjalmr helmet and then I come to the classifieds board and the first post I see was about Hjalmr closing. (My b-day was last saturday and I hopped on this board on Thursday when I was given the money) Now I can...

hjalmr

Sorry Antonius but I am unable to make houndskull visors

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hjalmr

woohoo!! Is it too early to contact you about buying one then? \ Yup -I need to finish up the helmets I owe before I start taking new orders. Sorry. I am waiting for new steel to arrive, so I am making a couple new helmets with the steel I have laying around. What type of helmet are you looking for...

hjalmr

Yojimbo wrote:great news, Hjalmr SpunTopBane.

LMAO

hjalmr

Due to all the positive comments, emails, and chats that I have received (WOW) –I have decided to continue armouring. I feel that I still have a lot to offer to the populace and would hate to see a new fighter disappear simply because they couldn’t find inexpensive armor to fight in. Hopefully I am ...

hjalmr

I'm back.

hjalmr

Interesting topic. I have always been under the impression that stainless is non-magnetic. I have never seen a magnet stick to stainless. Very interesting indeed... I guess it makes sense though since I do know stainless steel does rust under the right conditions and if it rusts then it should be ma...

hjalmr

Lol.

I have been wanting to make a video, as well as a small book, about armor making for newbs but I don't have the means to do either.

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hjalmr

Thanks for all the fine words.It has been less then 24 hours and I want to make a helmet. Lol...

This is going to be a lot harder then I thought....

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hjalmr

Varukh wrote:Man...Lee is going to be bummed.

Yeah I know....

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hjalmr

As I will be closing my store immediately, here is an update: Justice Napier Jr (14g SS Norman Helm) –Shipped. Norman Heilman (23” Conical helm) –Shipped. Chris Benitez (14g Stainless Steel Bascinet (24”)) –Shipped. David Smith (14g SS Kettlehelm) –Shipped. Troyleon Mann (SS Spagnhelm helmet (25)) –...

hjalmr

Hjalmarheim Armoury (yes, I actually have a name for the business) is officially closed! There are several reasons for this including: 1) The place I get my scrap steel (including my stainless) and my welding wire is no longer an option. If I bought my steel at normal market prices –I would have to ...

hjalmr

You know the one that all the women here belong to -I seem to have misplaced the name/address. Can anyone help?

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hjalmr

A local fighter used the artificial sinew on his last shield and its already coming apart -didn't last long at all from what he says. I may just use rivets again. I hate these decisions...

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hjalmr

Thanks dragonjohn.

I was hoping to avoid sinew, but it seems that's my only choice at this point.
Geuss I'll have to make a run to tandy..

Thanks again.

Hjalmarheim Update (July 30)

Re: Helmet Shipping method recomendations

Re: New From Torvaldr Shovel knee shynbalds

HJALMAR UPDATE (July 23)

Re: What should be in an armouring book for newbies?

Re: FS: 14g MS Spagnhelm -27" ID ($100)

Re: FS: 14g MS Spagnhelm -27" ID ($100)

Re: Corinthian helmet

Re: Corinthian helmet

Re: FS: 14g MS Spagnhelm -27" ID ($100)

FS: 14g MS Spagnhelm -27" ID ($100)

What should be in an armouring book for newbies?

Re: Hjalmarheim Update (July 13)

Re: Ten Day Helm Auction

Re: Hjalmarheim Update (July 13)

Hjalmarheim Update (July 13)

Re: Ten Day Helm Auction

Re: valuing and marketing old comics

Re: FS: Used T6 aluminum Heater Shield

Re: Hjalmarheim Armoury: Grand Re-Opening!

Re: Hjalmarheim Armoury: Grand Re-Opening!

Re: Hjalmarheim Armoury: Grand Re-Opening!

Re: Hjalmarheim Armoury: Grand Re-Opening!

Re: Hjalmarheim Armoury: Grand Re-Opening!

Hjalmarheim Armoury: Grand Re-Opening!

Re: HJALMAR UPDATE (May 25th)

Re: How to tell if its Stainless ?

Re: Hjalmar is CLOSED!

Re: Hjalmar is CLOSED!

Re: HJALMAR UPDATE (July 5) -DOOMDAY REPORT!

HJALMAR UPDATE (July 5) -DOOMDAY REPORT!

Hjalmar is CLOSED!

Lokking for the womans fighting website.

Re: Rawhide Shield Edging.

Re: Rawhide Shield Edging.