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Prince Of Darkmoor

Now Im humbled by many of those who I figured where bumps in chairs just gripin about the state of the world and not bucking up to do anything about it. I find myself inspired to go out and do Twice as much. to bring things, thoughts, and Throughways to all who ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>...and then she said "Goonie-Goo-Goo" What???I'm gibberish challenged, help me out here. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You poor, deprived man! Go out and rent Eddie Murphy "Delirious" and you'll underst...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>No, this is half of a pattern. Please not the direction pointing to the fold line. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What?!?! That's why I've been having problems with the pattern! I just couldn't visualize...

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There is going to be a lot of food at this shindig, so bring your appetite! Just a reminder - while we do have a good supply of tools, it would be helpful if you could bring some of your own tools down and mark your name on them somehow.

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My dad and I hit Harbor Freight today and walked out with about $300 worth of stuff, including a buffer and some emeril(sp?) compound and a tube of tripoli compound. First, let me say that if anyone is contemplating buying a buffer, definitely do it - we couldn't be happier with ours. The finishing ...

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BTW, what video is it that shows someone raising a helm at the Royal Armouries? I think that may have been "Arms in Action: Mail and Plate Armour" which is produced by the History Channel. My VCR ate my copy http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/frown.gif Real...

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Well, you pick it up and say, "Damn, this thing is really old! It's not from around here..."

I'm sorry, that was a cheap shot. Nothing pertinent to add to the conversation. I'm just killing time until Norman comes along...

[This message has been edited by Prince Of Darkmoor (edited 08-29-2001).]

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If its gonna be fantasy, why just dont make them in stainless ? Because stainless cost twice as much as mild steel and paint is only $2.95 a can http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/tongue.gif Personally, I think it would look pretty cool for a fantasy scale...

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Why? Because the knights that inhabit my dreams, my thoughts, my heart, and whom I try to emulate, wore so much armour.

I'm not doing myself or them justice by throwing together a half-assed harness and playing like I'm a ninja viking.

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally Posted by Dmitriy: Why post your work if not to get constructive criticism? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> While not purporting to speak on behalf of Taltosh, the reason people post their armo...

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And a weekly

My MIG/flux core welder finally came in. We got some stump stands for people to use. Also got a blower for the forge which should be ready by the Hammer-In.

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Thanks Garridan.

Frederick, good thing you're making more punches - I was planning on "misplacing" yours in the trunk of my car

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Whew! I thought I was losing my mind! Now I can't view two topics though....but you knew that.

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Can anyone else see the thread Murdock posted? I can't see the title of it, and when I move my mouse over it, nothing happens. Weirdness.

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http://www.hoofnet.com/hornshoppe/

Anyone ever looking for a horn should bookmark this site. You can get horns that hold 2 ounces of liquid or 2 gallons of liquid. Other horns available too.

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Maybe he just likes hockey gloves better?

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Mark, I have a 6 or 7 foot length of 1.5" at my parent's place that probably isn't going to do anything but sit there. It's been duct taped as a staff, but it was only used once. When you come down for the Hammer-In, you can pick it up then http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Clay

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I recently purchased a 105 amp Campbell Hausfeld MIG welder for $235 from ebay. My dad taught me to weld with a MIG in about 10 minutes, and it was surprisingly easy.

Arc welders are much cheaper, but MIGs are far easier to use for the beginner, in my opinion.

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This is going in my collection of pictures right next to the ones I downloaded of Sarah Michelle Gellar

Very nice work!

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You can tumble it in a barrel of sand and vingar I don't think I would use vinegar considering I let a galvanized spiral necklace sit in that overnight and it was rusty as hell the next morning. Sasha posted a good explanation of how to use vinegar effec...

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Can't believe no one has suggested the Archive logo....

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IIRC, soaking your maille in lemon juice overnight and leaving it to dry will thoroughly darken the maille. If you want to tumble a shirt (or anything heavier than a pound) do it with a barrel (or 5 gallon bucket) and a large hill. Driers don't like it when you shove maille in them http://www.armour...

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Norman, when I had a oxy tank bottom shipped to me, it only cost like $5 for Priority Mail. Granted, it has gone up a little bit, but if you want a 1' bottom, the cost of shipping is certainly going to be less than $10 via USPS

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We'd probably just want the four tanks cut at about 3' long, unfinished. We've got the welder and grinder here http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif If the shipping for the tanks is going to be outrageous (as I suspect it will be) then perhaps they can just be cut to 1' long. ------------------...

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Raibert, I don't have much in the way of photos, but my URL is http://armour.castledarkmoor.com

For some pics of recent work, go to http://www.geocities.com/darkmoorarmoury/assorted.html and http://www.geocities.com/darkmoorarmoury/gaunt/gauntfinal.html

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Loren, I spoke with my dad and we'd be interested in 4 tank bottoms but not for about a month. I'll email you then.

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I've run out of witty things to say, so http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/bump.gif On a side note, there are 11* confirmed attendees. My uncle is coming down for this and he has been a farrier for god knows how many years. He's bringing his little forge and some anvils, and invited a bunch of his met...

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If you let me know what you need, I've got zero backlog right now and can help you out. Don't have much in the way of pictures of past projects though. What do you need?

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Lastly, I'm not a businessman.. I'm just trying to help you out, that's why I'm selling them so cheap. I have a day job, and a night life, I make my profit elsewhere, but I also spend my time elsewhere. I think this should be on every hobbyist armourer's ...

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Starter kits are a good idea Matt! I think that a lot of people will be interested in those. It makes it easy for someone to go to one place and get everything they need.

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Yes, Armourer Eric is still doing business as far as I know. Couldn't tell you his web address though. Eric's email is armourereric@aol.com

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Hey! That's pretty damned cool! I used Mike Yancy's pattern in the Pattern Archive to make my first sabaton. For anyone interested, it fits over a size 10 tennis show nicely as is. For anything large, you just need to make the heel plate larger. Very nice work Sasuke, as always http://www.armourarch...

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http://www.geocities.com/darkmoorarmoury/gaunt/gauntfinal.html I made a formal page with all of them so you can at least check out the thumbnail before you start clicking randomly. Oh, and http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/bump.gif http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif ------------------ When I...

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Thanks. My wife appreciates your positive feedback http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif She spent the evening taunting me with "They think I'm seeeeexy"... I was inspired by the gauntlets in Brian Price's book, although I didn't dare mention that since the finished product looks distinctively d...

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And no, not just for one finger. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif http://www.geocities.com/darkmoorarmoury/gaunt/gauntfinal.html These aren't the best, but they're better than a kick in the nuts or a broken hand, neither of which I'd like to deal with. They are made from 20 gauge stainless...

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