The Armour Archive

Cet

That looks like it could be a the bottom blade from a B2. My B2 bottom blade is 4.25" while the bottom blade on my B3 is 5.5"

Cet

why the WD40 ? I was going to recommend the red scotchbrite but dont you think the WD40 would soak into the lacing and make a mess later. The WD40 helps create a slurry of the Scotchbrite particles as you work which makes for a more even finish and faster work. As a plus some of the chemicals in th...

Cet

Don't touch it with a wire brush! it will leave bits of steel embedded in the stainless which will rust and stain the plates. Try laying flat and rubbing it with a maroon Scothcbrite pad lubricated with a little WD40.

Cet

I t's one of your backpoints turned backwards, and tweaked just a fuzz. Would you like me to e-mail pictures for your site? Yes Please! I'll be proud to have it there. Thanks for the plug- saving guys time for detail work and generally preserving their elbows and shoulders is what RFH is all about

Cet

Nice job Matt! That's a tour de force of pierce and chisel work.

Cet

Sure thing- they should; arrive in your e-mail shortly.

Cet

Cet

For armor I've only used 1050 and 4130; I've found them generally similar as far as working properties with the 4130 a little less fussy to weld and a little harder to work than the 1050. The 4130 seems to have an edge in terms of toughness but not dramatically so. I plan a systematic comparison onc...

Cet

Cool give me call this week- I wanted to touch base regarding your pauldrons anyhow.

Cet

It will depend on how much your buying and in what form. Last I ordered I was paying between $1.50 and $2.25lb for 1050 with the price break starting at 200#. That was at least a year ago but the price should be in that neighbored

Cet

Adamo,

D Sebastian's working on getting the pics of the splint cuisses uploaded but if you'd like I can e-mail them to you directly so you don't have to wait. Just send me your e-mail address.

Galvyn, I went ahead and sent pics to you a little while ago.

Cet

7075 T6 has roughly twice the yield strength of 6061-T6 so it will be twice as dent resistant at the same thickness. That said 6061 T6 at .1" is holds up quite well so the added cost for the very modest weight difference between a 6061 T6 at .1" and a 7075 T6 at .09 "might not be just...

Cet

Got the patterns Aaron- I will get you an invoice ASAP.

For Galvyn, Adamo, and any one else interested there will be some pics of the 6061 splinted cuisses up on the site in the next couple days.

Cet

Conal, l I've done a lot of these and have sort of a system which I'd be happy to explain though it would turn into a bit of an essay. If you want to e-mail me I'll give you my number as I can probably explain it a lot better rover the phone.

Cet

Thanks for the bumps, reviews, and forwards guys. Adamo- these should be fine with 32" inseam that's what I wear. The center plate covering the front of the thigh is a little under 9" tall. I will get pics up on the site ASAP.

Cet

Neither can bumping this up twice. Smile

Very true!

Cet

Good question, I've found so far that basic pattern will work for a wide range of thigh circumference- my legs are @ 22" around the thigh and an assembled cuisse wraps a bit past the mid-line of my hamstring, on King Andreas the same cuisse covered a little short of the mid-line of his hamstrin...

Cet

It can't hurt to have it twice

Thanks

Dave

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Funny you should ask, I have just finished pattern testing on .09" 6061 T^ splinted cuisses and have been getting ready to have a production run cut. These are not simple rectangular splints but essentially a solid cuisse split into 4 sections with the bulk of the shaping done and rivet and str...

Cet

I sent you an email...just waiting to hear back on my query.

What name is on the e-mail? I'm not seeing anything form "Fitz"

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Cet

They do grow fast

For anyone ordering please send your order to me directly via e-mail (right in my profile) I can't track orders via the Archive efficiently.

Thanks

Dave

Cet

Aaron, Thanks! I will get you cost and measuring info for the BP ASAP

Cian,

Please do!

Cet

Cet

Side by side with Lucas' Rattan sale I will be donating 30% of all Rough From the Hammer sales placed today through the end of the Month toward Her Graces' travel fund/med bills.

Cet

This is a great cause. If you'd let me know the percentage and I'll match it on my Rough from the Hammer orders for the same duration. PM me if you'd rather.

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Cet

Sean, Google Bosch and the part number and You'll find several retailers starting at under $10 for single packs.

I haven't forgotten about you elbows.

Cet

I'm making one for D Sebastian- based on some Byzantine art- as kettles go it has a very moderate brim almost a cervellier or shallow sallet in form- I'm not sure what the Byzantines might have called it. The historic example doesn't use a bevor but incorporating will allow an illusion of a shallow ...

Cet

I got in touch. Thanks guys!

Cet

Does anyone know Steve/Luthor? I've got a finished and paid for helm sitting here for him with no shipping address and he hasn't responded to e-mails which is the only contact info I have for him.

Cet

Must my lady (ladies) be in attendance, or can I be inspired from afar?

According to Harold with the right lighting you could claim to inspire yourself-especially with your hair down

Surely undertaking such a deed far from your ladies is testimony to how greatly they inspire you.

Cet

Jiri, I don't believe you need to fill the helmet with pitch but rather can place a layer of pitch on work surface such as a large ball stake which roughly conforms to the shape of the area you need to work. My knowledge of this is theoretical but I believe this is what Mac described to me in conver...

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I think it has come about tdo to a misunderstanding of some fechtbook illustrations- probably Gladitoria but I may be mistaken. There are instances, particularly in judicial duels where the contenders start with thrown spears and hold the sword in the offhand so that it can be brought to bear faster...

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Unto you Highness Sir Nigel McFarlane Crown Prince of Eldormere and unto Her Highness Adrielle Kerrec Crown Princess I most humbly send greetings. Both your Highness are well beloved by those who take joy in feats of arms and the practice of chivalry. We of the Company would be most pleased and hono...

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To Don Alexendre Bautista de la Mar greetings and well met. With great joy in my heart I read your vow to undertake the Passage of the Belle Perrine and assure you that you will be gladly met with axe or sword in such wise as to relive you of your vow and to honor she who inspires you. With regards ...

Cet

Hi All,

My internet connection is having intermittent problems so e-mail contact may be spotty for a few days until the issue sorted out. If something is pressing try my cell 609-510-2246

Dave/Cet

RFH sale for Duchess Arielle the Golden.

Looking for Styeve Mola/Luthor Von Eisenfaust

Rough from the Hammer