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Lordewulf,

The check should be sent. Let me know once you get it.

Cheers!
~Kevin

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Krag, Oh how I hate Chicago. Been to TX twice, and I'm sure both me and my horse would love it! My wife hates the cold too, but she's never really been out of the state much- done more travelling in the past year with me than she had before in her whole life- Someday if I'm lucky. TX, KY or CO are m...

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Any coments, ? good Im a mean, bad and a have a huge codpiece. so ladies please mess around with me Just having a bit of fun! Really nice poleyn. Never worn one that early- seems like it would function but would like a bit more dish. Cheers and excellent clean lines- ~Kevin

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Krag,

Really really cool offer. Makes me wish even more that I lived in TX.

Cheers!
~Kevin

PS- not that I have anything ready to be heat treated yet. Still in the patterning phase of the new harness, but still really really cool!

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LordWulfe- I will check and see, I know someone in FL who had a 350/350 that he only wanted $150 bux for. I was looking for my vette but it was too far away. That said, I have several 350 cores (all in need of rebuild) but shipping would cost more than they are worth (should be able to get a 350 cor...

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LordWolfe-
Sent ya a PM to find out more-

I think I'm in for a year.

Cheers!
~Kevin

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Brian, Wish I could go, you need to give me more warning next time! The wife was not thrilled with the idea, but given at least two weeks notice I coulda managed. No time to reschedule all the stuff going on this weekend. And to Gruber- hey I call you- you just never call me back you dork! Cheers! ~...

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Too freakin funny. I have read a lot of very funny things and very few of them have actually made me laugh out loud. This one had several people poke heads into my cube to see wtf was going on.

Thanks for that!
Cheers!
~Kevin

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Ouch! Mine are actually 3 different vendors/armourers. I am still "next" on Gundo's armour queue... Have been "next" for a couple of years now. A couple others took my money and never been heard from again... Both via E(vil)-bay. There is one fellow who I gave money to who I am working with on actua...

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Giles, Don't get my post wrong either- I too truly hope you get the items you ordered. I will send my $$$ once I hear about it. If I were in the position to take the $75 gamble I probably would have, but I am still out almost $2K in armour that I have never seen and in all honesty probably never wil...

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Hmmm, I too have been watching this and wondering... Keeping my pennies in order to be able to send the cash just in case this actually turns out to be true. Still doubtfull, and that does seem more questionable after reading it again. We'll see if those that have paid actually get any armour, and i...

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Gruber has had some computer problems, I am giving him a new (used) PC on Saturday (and working in the shop), so hopefully he will be more active again soon! Right now he has to go to the library to get his email and to post. His gauntlets really are amazing. I covet. I will have. Cheers! ~Kevin

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Not me!

LOL- yeah, like I have time! I don't even have time for my own life, much less to take over part of yours!

Cheers!
~K

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Randal,

Yeah- not quite possible. I would bet between gas and plane ticket home (not to mention time off work) I would end up w/ less than the $1100 the dealership will give me on Saturday.

Cheers!
~Kevin

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In the spirit of the season:

Bumpity bump bump bumpity bump bump
Bring this to the top
Bumpity bump bump bumpity bump bump
I know you love to shop!

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Lloyd, Aint nothing but a thing. If I could keep it until the spring and sell it to you then I would. Not in dire need of the money- the landlord is bitchin' and moaning cus I have 3 spots and only allowed two... I already have two other cars in storage so... I only have one horse (plus the wife's h...

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Bump!

This truck is going to the local used car dealer (where I bought my Tahoe) - this weekend if no one is interested. They looked at the truck and will give me $1100 cash. Any offer over this will be taken. They are probably going to sell it for $1800 or so!

Cheers!
~Kevin

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Lord Ogier wrote:Sir Skegg(Crown Prince of An Tir) told me once that this very shield would not last more than 3-6 months of constant use.

Well then, it is certainly less than 6 months old. How could it be otherwise?

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I couldn't offer you a third of the price no matter how much I want it. Sorry, man. Think it's only worth $500? Or is that all you have? I am not in crazy need of cash, am in crazy need of getting this truck out of the parking lot. Will consider trades for shiny armour bits... Kinda crazy to me- in...

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Figured I'd give it a shot here (and a couple other forums) first to avoid E(vil)-Bay fees. Not to mention that will take a week + time for someone to come pick it up. Landlord wants it gone ASAP- see the note under the windshield, nasty gram from landlord, didn't see it until after I took pics. ~K

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Here are some pics: I will take $1500 OBO- if not gone soon I will be dropping it off at a local used car dealership. My landlord is really not happy that I am taking 3 spots (only allowed two- my new truck parks in the visitor spot!). I really just need to get rid of this truck. [img]http://www.fit...

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Well if you want a cheap beginner anvil- go to a local Harbor Freight. They have a small one for $10. Perfect for setting rivets and such- and about the price of a railroad rail anvil... Portable too. Not sure that is a good thing as I left mine someplace and it was gone when I went back... Cheers! ...

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How much to ship to zip code 60457? How big of a spool are we talking? 16 ga should be about 92 ft per lb. How many pounds is your spool? If shipping via UPS ground is reasonable I will certainly take it! If you are in need of anything I have a few bits of armour around- not a whole lot. Cheers! ~Ke...

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Dang, Whoodathunk that it would be so expensive!!! I talked to Central Steel- they don't carry stainless wire at all. Tri-star carries it but minimum quantity is 200lb spools (200 lbs at a time are the units of measure). They told me to call Fastenal, they carry Tri-star's supplies and will break it...

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I will try Central- I live about 15 minutes away from Midway.

Thanks!

I will be getting steel for myself and two others so hopefully I can cover the minimum order.

~Kevin

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RalphS, Thanks a million for those pics! The first one is almost exactly the shape I am looking for! Pics have been saved and are now printing. I'll try not to ruin them by drooling too much! I really like the pyramids on the bridle- I have a ton of those, going to have to do that to the bridle that...

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Thanks!

I just went and registered on www.chainmailleboard.com. Seems like a cool enough site! LOL. Still waiting for my conformation email so I can post the question.

Going to Milwaukee is not out of the question, but I would prefer a shorter trip!

Thanks again!
~Kevin

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Because Gruber has already done that for me- he has a bunch of cool tools that he forged. I need more experience hammering steel to figure out what sort of cool unavailable tools I need. I've personally only done one helm, a couple pairs of spaulders, a gorget and a pair of mitten gaunts. I need to ...

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... It is not merely an excercise in fitting the piece to your horse. ... A. Note: For best results cool chanfron before fitting to the horse. Yeah, hold still- let me put this on your muzzle... Lets see- she is meaner than me and out weighs me by about 1550 lbs... I think you give good advice! I d...

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OK, I am wondering if anyone has ordered wire from anywhere in or near Chicago. Looking for Stainless steel 16ga.- this is for costume armour not for combat (costume for my horse actually). Would like to pick up as I'm afraid the 40+ lbs. of wire I need will cost a ton for shipping. Anyone done such...

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If it were me (and it's not so take this for what it's worth): I would go with one of two compromises that seem safe to my little pea brain- One would be to build a padded suspension system. Nice natural fabric (linen with real cotton batting) liner, rather than a garment weight leather. Should be m...

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In case anyone missed it: What do you guys think should be my first project in quite some time? Gothic pauldrons. I need these and there is a sample in the shop I can refer too, along with a descent pattern. I really want a set and will be high on my list of things to do first on my gothic harness. ...

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Got my first taste of forge work this weekend! So very swanky. I want one! LOL, nah, I'll just keep using Gruber's! First time swinging a hammer in over a year, took a while to get the hang of it again, but actually did more good than harm! Did some pattern work, polished a helm then jumped right in...

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Gregory,

I polished the helm this weekend. Looks very nice. I believe the circumference is 25", but I will measure.

Let me know if interested.

Cheers!
~Kevin

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I have one- here is a pic or two: $100 will take it. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/kaylyons/pics/armor/norman_front.jpg http://home.armourarchive.org/members/kaylyons/pics/armor/normanside.jpg It has never been used (other than a couple rides in full maille for a halloween party at the barn)...

Re: How old is this shield? How long in service?

WTB: Stainless steel wire (for maille) Chicago

Hot working with a forge this weekend! So very swank.