The Armour Archive

Padrig

Poor little cat though, looks like he had too much hot sauce.

Very nice work as usual.

Pad

Padrig

I watched my dad burnish the edges of leather with egg white and a rib bone. The bone was slick and dry. He would rub a little egg white on the edge then briskly rub the bone back and forth on the leather edge. This made a dark brown polished hard edge. That's a wonderful idea, especially having to...

Padrig

Rhoetus wrote:I believe that if you get good enough your mark will get registered...
I understand that Macpherson recently was asked by the Met to 'make his mark' for them so they could record it for posterity.

If I get as good as Mac, yeah right.

Pad

Padrig

You can find out everything you need to know here:

http://www.mailleartisans.org/

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Padrig

Kerry, I can't find the threading attachment in the book. A picture would be nice if it is not too much trouble.

Another question. It uses a leather belt. Is it what we use now? the belt looks like it needs replacing.

Thanks for your help.

Pad

Padrig

I have the tailstock. Don't know about the threading attachment. I have a couple of books so I will do some reading in the next days to see what it is I have and don't. Thanks for the offer to help.

Here is the tag.

Padrig

Thanks, that's a 9". Needs a little clean up and some wiring for the motor needs to be replace. Can't wait to try and turn wheels for a belt grinder.

Pad

Padrig

Here you go:

Padrig

Isn't this a hoax? The few times I put anything metalic in the Microwave by mistake, it did not run 17 minutes believe me.

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Padrig

Patric, my real name is Patrice. My parents are from Britanny, France so I looked for something along those line for my nickname here. Padrig was used in this region around the 12th cent. from what I found.

I think that your name, ending with a c is really cool.

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Padrig

Well since you didn't get that many compliments, I will try to boost your moral. Good start, don't get discouraged. Keep at it and you'll get better.

Pad

Padrig

Brian, maybe because maille is a good tool to develop patience. Somethng you will surely need doing plate. Also, you can get faster results with minimum investment.

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Padrig

You might want to look at this also. More expensive but still a little less than Mistress Beverly. m I works great, cuts with a little less warpage than the throatless shear, is more mobile ie you can cut a 4X8 sheet by yourself. I like it as much as my Beverly. Pad PS If you get the HF Shear, look ...

Padrig

Carmel, I am sorry, I forgot to say that this was about 2-3 years ago so I would not necceserally say he is trying to stiff you. Maybe just the prices going up because of the demand. But in any case I agree that it is still too expensive.

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Padrig

I requested a quote for a1/2 stamp from Microstamp and he quoted me $235. Doesn't that seem a little high? Carmel Seems a bit high to me Carmel. I requested a quote on a similar size stamp from them and it was around 150$. I did not get it. I am sure you could make one easily, especially with your ...

Padrig

Well, I am speechless. What to say??? It's a start?

Pad

Padrig

I tend to stay off camera as well. Here's one:

Padrig

This one Master Ugo?

http://www.varmouries.com/gallery/gothbaba.jpg

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Padrig

Thanks for the links Garreth. As for the price, well free is pretty good. It will be more a loan type thing. He can't show me how to use it cause he dont know. I will be the one doing the experimenting and showing him. Yes Hal, it has a 3and a 4 jaw chuck. I will post pics of when I get it next week...

Padrig

That's the lathe I will be getting form my bro.

South bend precision lathe
9-in. swing bench lathe with adjustable horizontal motor drive
Bed length 3.5

Is it good, assuming good condition of course?

Pad

Padrig

Most of the links must have been given here but look on my website for merchant or ressources.

Pad

www.armurerieduroi.com

Padrig

Don't know if this will mean anything but here are the specs of the machine:

South bend precision lathe
9-in. swing bench lathe with adjustable horizontal motor drive
Bed length 3.5

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Padrig

Thanks Siggy, I already have the catalog. Very cool stuff in there.

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Padrig

Thanks for the link raito, lots of good stuff one there.

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Padrig

Cool armoured duck on top of the shield.

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Padrig

"Damascus properly refers to Indian "Wootz" steel. A type of steel known for its amazing sword characteristics, Damascus blades display an unusual pattern in the steel due to different elements present during the smelting process. This is a bit of an improper term for Pattern-Welded Steel (see below...

Padrig

It's an old American made model I believe. I'll keep you posted when I get more details.

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Padrig

Doug, he hasn't got that much. But his cranial liquid is mostly beer so the extra space is for the foam.

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Padrig

Thanks for the info. Now I need to see what kind of lathe it is with what characteristics and how much he will sell it to me for.

it is quite old but with these kind of tools, i imagine it doesnt make that much of a difference.

Thanks again,

Pad

Padrig

My brother has come across a metal turning lathe. He has no idea how to use it and me neither. My questions are:

1) How hard is it to learn to use? Meaning, is it an art or pretty easy?
2) Can I use it to turn wheels for a belt grinder?
3) How useful is this? What can I use it for?

Pad

Padrig

Thanks for all the info. When I get time I'll take pics of my ventilation setup. Like you all said, no flux core. I am going with gas. I will buy the tip dipping thing, thanks. For the helmet, I will also wait for the auto ones. Even if cheap, after spending 1350$ on the welder (w cart, bottle and h...

Padrig

Well I finally bought a Mig welder, Millermatic 135. Nice little 115V welder. I am ready to go but still a couple of questions remain. 1) What shade of lenses do you suggest on my helmet? I believe it says 10 somewhere but I wanted to be sure. I kind of like my eyes. 2) Is the work piece that you cl...

Padrig

Sebastian wrote:I'm wondering how much JT has made off the archieve.

If he made anything, it is nothing compared to the cost, in money and time, of keeping the AA going.

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Padrig

Nop, must be a registered user to see these pics.

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Padrig

Brian, better reply, I think that Durame here is about to faint.

Pad

PS: Thanks for a great book for introducing people to armouring by the way.

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