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Mad Matt

Turns out I do have material for 3 more sets of stainless gauntlets either hourglass, wisby fingermittens or finger gaunts.

Mad Matt

So currently I've got one I'm working on this week and should be finished next week. And possibly have another one lined up next but hasn't been confirmed yet. So I've got a slot open. I'm not taking any orders with a total value less then $500 Doesn't have to be something off my site does have to b...

Mad Matt

Cool glad you're happy. Can do more stuff just keeping orders over $500 total value.

Mad Matt

I think losthelm was saying he buys patterns and gives them away and not that he buys patterns and gives away copies. Ie. he gives away the purchased pattern. When they're on sale he buys a bunch and gives them away.

Mad Matt

The gauntlets will fit a large size glove you just need to change out the glove.

Mad Matt

Are they like these? Minus the enclosed thumbtip?

If so hope having the pic in the thread helps you sell them.

BTW I'm charging $50 more then the prices on my site on these now so this is a steal.

Mad Matt

paypal goes to thepurplesock@vianet.ca as it says above.

Yes it includes a section on how to select leather. And it comes with tech support on top of everything that's in it.

Mad Matt

. . . wouldn't it be better to totally avoid galvanized sheets for armouring? I mean, why risk it? None of us know where our armour will go after the sale, so imagine a customer (who forgot your warning) decides a year later to use heat on his (your) armour to do some fancy artwork or who knows what...

Mad Matt

Thomas I think you're probably the best tool scrounger on this whole board.

And if anyone has an issue with a power tool making a bit of noise how the hell do you deal with the sound hammering makes?

Mad Matt

I think the general point is don't breathe welding fumes or any metal vapors. Or smoke from the forge etc. All that shit will kill you. But galvanized metal won't hunt you down and all your relatives and kill you if you take a glance at it on a warm day. A stick welder puts out really really toxic f...

Mad Matt

If it's 16ga you'd need to do coat of plates with really big plates like #7 or it'll be too heavy. Actually a split covered globose with fauld is also perfect.

Mad Matt

18ga galvanized is perfect for coat of plates. Thicker stuff is perfect for interior splints. It's better not to practice making armour just do it. It's not as super toxic as the myth says. Proper ventilation and you're fine. Without proper ventilation inhaling the fumes will give you flu like sympt...

Mad Matt

Oops Just checked it's rated for 10ga. which means it will still cut 12ga stainless.

Quick search came up with $340 as the best price I could find.

The bosch ones are more expensive. They do have one rated for 8ga though but it's $1,100

Also the makita shear is available in europe.

Mad Matt

I think bosch made or makes one of this type as well. There are also some cheapo knockoffs. Princess auto has one that's rated for 14ga mild that goes on sale for $90 which I've heard good things about. I'll give you the negatives as well. This shear does have a learning curve. It also does take eff...

Mad Matt

You can find the makita js3200 for around $350 if you look around. I'd take it over a beverly any day. It makes more noise but it also cuts tighter curves and is way easier to maneuver then a 4x8 sheet of steel. And it will last forever. It would be nice to have a beverly as well for smaller pieces ...

Mad Matt

Looks like there's a new trend starting. Several times now armourers have become swamped or can't run their business anymore lately and are coming through with everything in the end instead of just disapearing.

I like it.

Mad Matt

My list was about that long when I stopped taking orders. Keep up the good work. Keep working keep comunicating and you'll get through it.

Mad Matt

No apology needed.

Mad Matt

In the interest of not getting 10 e-mails asking if I'm selling coat of plates kits again. Zippy is talking about the instruction set and not the kits I used to sell.

Mad Matt

Heavy welding glove on your left hand. And pitbulls hammer in the hand idea works too although I don't bother.

There's less spring back on something that's been dished. But it's hard stuff to shape.

Mad Matt

Yep that's the one. Sent a pm

You can see the gauntlets here

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=131231

Mad Matt

Revival.us has several types that come in red.

Mad Matt

Thanks for the review I'm glad you liked it

Mad Matt

I use them because they go in fast and because in a lot of places it's much easier to replace a rivet then to replace all the rivets and the leather. By that I mean I've built in a focus for failure that is easier to replace. There are two straps on the inside of the finger lames. 9 lames is 18 rive...

Mad Matt

Gauntlets are done and your email is bouncing

Mad Matt

$650 as shown. Skipping the enclosed thumbtip drops $100 off that. I do have materials to make a few more sets still.

Mad Matt

http://springfieldleather.com/store/cat ... -Leathers/

Go with any of those. or a similar chrome tan oil tan stuff tends to be kinda stretchy.

Mad Matt

Due to popular demand (although I don't understand why people want it to be more expensive). It's now $10 unless you can't afford it then just send $5

Mad Matt

Finished these up this week. Stainless hourglass and wisby fingermittens. The wisby ones have aluminum splints to save some weight. This is the new lame design but I still need to get a decent pic of them holding something to show what difference it made besides weight. Enclosed thumbtips. I redesig...

Mad Matt

mackenzie is there any chance we can get a pic of the side profile of the boss? It's awesome.

Mad Matt

Premade metal parts? That's not a bad deal. You can use canvas but it will wear out faster. You can also put a decorative brocade or something on the outside of the canvas. Leather will last longer. You want something that's about 1/8" thick and not stiff. It also needs to be strong. Which is w...

Mad Matt

Here's a link to the thread that has info on it and some reviews.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=127764

Mad Matt

So this instruction set hasn't sold enough yet for me to be willing to make more. So thought I'd see if anyone wants to retail it. Here's what I propose. You can sell it through your site or in print or whatever. I want $5 per copy you sell. You can mark it up whatever you like. Obviously since this...

Mad Matt

Is it one of my kits? If so e-mail me and I'll send you the assembly instructions. Or the instruction set I have has patterns for 40"-58" chest. But it needs to be cut to the right size and isn't really that adjustable. It's not from wisby but from switzerland. The instruction set is $5. W...

Mad Matt

Different color nasal is what I was gonna suggest.

I think a redder color brass or bronze would suit the helmet better.

But it looks really nice the way it is too.

Re: Open comission slot.

Open comission slot.

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Re: Coat of plates instruction set available now.

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New trend in armourers crashing.

D Sebastian please contact me

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Anyone want to retail my coat of plates instruction set?