The Armour Archive

Sasuke

Ditto! It was great to finally meet a bunch of you guys. The amount of knowledge available was a bit overwhelming at times. It was hard to decide which conversation/demonstration to listen to. And why is it that I always think of great questions to ask on the drive HOME... Big thank you to all to he...

Sasuke

I had a very fun time. I learned tons and I can't wait to try out some new ideas. Very cool to finally meet fellow archivers.
Definitely worth the drive and I hope to attend the next one.

Chris

Sasuke

Darivs from
http://www.stormthewalls.dhs.org/
used some similar to that which looked very nice.
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/s ... 180027.JPG
and
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/s ... 180037.JPG

The trick is getting it to curve along the edges.

Chris

Sasuke

It looks like I will be able to attend. Is there anyplace I could crash for Saturday night?

Chris

Sasuke

Clamp a piece of barstock/ handle for ratchet/or anything else similar into a vise to use as a solid backing for setting the rivet. Otherwise attach the glove below the enclosed part. Once your thumb is inside it probably won't be able to slip out. Hard to say for sure though without seeing pics. Ch...

Sasuke

Very nice! When will the new website be up? Pictures of your work are always an inspiration!

Chris

Sasuke

Sasuke and William, While I think it's a sound policy, and one that certainly helps to prevent the kinds of problems that people have illustrated in these forums. I do have one question and it's not a question that you need feel obligated to answer here. Are you turning a profit in your business ??...

Sasuke

I have decided to adopt a new policy regarding orders that I think will both protect the customer and eliviate some of the stress in my work. I have a good track record of delivering on time and as requested by the customer. I was late on one order to a very understanding customer when I broke my e...

Sasuke

Great job as always

Chris

Sasuke

The suit I made here is almost entirely 20 ga. stainless: m As long as you are shaping the metal and not just forming it into cones or flat shapes it holds up very well as costume and minimal combat armor. Concerning the ThorZ pattern: That is a trick question. What is the proper scale for you is no...

Sasuke

The spaulder pattern by Sinric is a great beginner project. It has dishing and leather articulation. They are pretty straight forward in their assembly and teach many basic skills.
After those pretty much any of Sinric's patterns are gold for beginners.
That is my opinion anyway

Chris

Sasuke

John: Yeah, there are some very nice photos there

Azommin: Come down anytime. Or maybe if Darivs has a hammer in we can meet up there.

To repeat a few email questions on here as well: Yes, it is stainless and mostly 20 ga. to keep the weight down.

Thanks,
Chris

Sasuke

I have always thought those to be the best looking mitten gauntlets ever!

Chris

Sasuke

Very nice, but I have to note: in the third pic from behind, it looks to me like those houte gaurds (spelling) are at the wrong angle; I think they should be higher. Anyone else? You are absolutely correct. I did them that way so he would be able to raise his arms without clocking himself in the ea...

Sasuke

It makes me sound like and idiot but "I like books with lots of pretty pictures."

I end up not reading a lot of the books I have since much of the information is pretty dated and in some cases just plain wrong. Or they are in a language I can't read either

Chris

Sasuke

I'd like to be there, and/or try to be there. But... I'm definitely about 7 or 8 levels below "apprentice." I don't really have any projects to bring -- unless I made a run down to Sasuke's, and he hasn't decided to do something on his own w/ the greathelm I was working on there last year. I don't ...

Sasuke

The ThorZ pattern is a great first finger gauntlet pattern. I would get rid of the leather articulated wrist though. Just do a riveted articulation type wrist instead. You will obviously have to modify the pattern a bit to accomplish that though. I also agree that you should make both at the same ti...

Sasuke

Welcome to the addiction. First thing is to read all the essays. especially if you have made stuff. They will make tons more sense after a few projects under your belt. Another thing is to ask as specific of questions as you can. that helps us know exactly what information you are looking for withou...

Sasuke

I vote for both

Chris

Sasuke

I think Sinric did one like that. But I can't seem to get onto his site.

Chris

Sasuke

See this thread for an example:
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=27618

Check out Pathfinder's other pics for more examples.

Chris

Sasuke

I can't believe no one has grabbed these up yet!

Chris

Sasuke

You know you would end up selling it in a few months anyway even if you convinced your wife to let you keep it

I still can't believe you sold that closehelm

My precioussss (they need a golem smiley

)

Chris

Sasuke

Precision Steel is in Il. Not sure how close to Chicago though.
http://www.precisionsteel.com/

Chris

Sasuke

Very nice as always!

Chris

Sasuke

For me it is great creative outlet. I have tried some other art type things and for one reason or another armoring has just really struck a nerve with me. I get frustrated with it but when the project is done I feel good. Of course I then see everything that is wrong with it and want to scrap it and...

Sasuke

Wow, great work. That turned out beautifully.
I am jealous

Chris

Sasuke

I am like mrks there. I don't give firm dates usually and I also don't take any money until the project is complete for the same reason he gave. Right now I have about a two year waiting list.

Sorry to hijack this thread.

Chris

Sasuke

Boccia and Coelho's "L'Arte del Armatura in Italia" Wow, that is rare. According to OCLC WorldCat, no library holds that work. AddAll.com shows none for sale in their 36 bookstores. Google has no hits for it. Are you certain this was published as a book? Try this spelling instead: "L'Arte dell'arma...

Sasuke

Thanks Jeff. I need to get that book. Anyone have a spare laying about?

NP Evil_Merlin.

Chris

Sasuke

Sorry, I have no idea where that is from. It was in my breastplate folder of pics. I know there is a similar pic in one of my books but I can't seem to find it now.

Chris

Sasuke

Raising hammers are "real" hammers. Just do a google search and you should be able to find some good examples.
You can also make your own from existing hammers or appropriate scrap.

Chris

Sasuke

I don't know what to say... I would like to say something but I don't know what.... It's like.... when I delivered my first cat-of-nine-tails..... Ouch! And I thought giving birth to a baby would be bad! Sorry, couldn't let that pass. That cage is sweet BTW. Thanks for showing that. Chris

Sasuke

Personally, I would leave them whole and make something like this:
http://home.armourarchive.org/members/sasuke/44_v.jpg

Chris

Sasuke

If you have made flutes, then think about how you would make these. Very similar process. Get out some scrap and experiment.
Hint: think exagerated one sided flute.

Chris