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Magnus Ulfgarsson

It's not plastic, it's aircraft aluminum...

But a lot of people think it's plastic.. which is a reason I may chuck it.

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Working a belt into the kit that sits right may fix the problems.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Was also thinking of doing the leather in between each row, and I should edge it since I have the leather to do so.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Maybe remove the bottom row, add a strip of leather that attached to the new bottom, and put the old bottom on the bottom of the leather strip.

Add belt.

I tried wearing a belt with it for a bit, it just slid down and fell off.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Man, you've got style. I like the stitching around each lame on the spaulders. -Graedwyn Thanks, they're actually layered because I like how it looks and it allows me to do a 2 color deal on them. So it's like 11 oz base, with a smaller piece that I tool that's like 4oz, that I then stitch on. Then...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Thanks for all the comments.

I understand there will be many combinations of sword lengths, but I just wanted to get a broad brushstroke for why some people use these lengths in hopes it may help me narrow my search for my perfect sword.

I'm going to try a 35" and see how it feels.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Thanks for all the feedback, it's nice to know I'm not insane.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Ok I'm a bit ridiculous when it comes to how I want to look on the field, also don't mind the crazy texture picture. But something is bugging me about how my lamellar looks, not sure if it's how I've done the pattern, to wide somewhere, not long enough somewhere... it's just giving me a right headac...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Curious, I'm still trying to find the length and weight I enjoy. My wraps are great with a 37" 1.25" x 1.75" stick, but my combos suck and I'm pretty sloppy. With a 33.5" sword I was starting to get some combos, it was quicker, didn't take as much work, felt good, but I lost my w...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Wish I could get some combos going like you have there Ewan, I'm way to much of a one shot kind of person, I have to break that, it feels terrible.

I also don't look comfortable fighting you.

A fun fight though.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Not going to get much cheaper than Tandy though for just a few buckles and no need for a business license.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

jcesarelli wrote:
Magnus of the Dark Wyvern wrote:Try Weaver

If I remember correctly Weaver Leather only sells wholesale.

True, and I also think my brain switched "cheap" for "bulk". heheh

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Try Weaver

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Thigvald wrote:Heh I thought Smirnoff's logo was 2 eagles with a crown over thier heads. lol

No idea, but it wasn't from a smirnof bottle, was on some painting somewhere I think.

They could have got it from something.

Heeey.. someone knows their smirnov too well.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Dunno, I just dig stuff up online and use em usually.... can't say it's not.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Using that gel antique from Tandy usually.

Veeeerry liberal amounts, and try on purpose to avoid an even coat so the surface gets more of an antique feel, splotched but not tooo splotched.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Thanks for the comments.

No, not my own... the chain is mine, the cuirass is not. Though it has me pondering ideas for a leather body piece, I don't wear shoulder armor though.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Some leather armor I did recently, not period specific but spiffy I think. Didn't make the chain or tunic (though the trim on the chain I did). [img]http://www.dark-horse.ca/gallery/medieval/images/bodyshoulders01.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.dark-horse.ca/gallery/medieval/images/bodyshoulders02.jpg[/i...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Hi there sha-ul thank you for the pics I love barbutes. I just got done agreeing with everybody in my post above yours that I dont think the helm goes with the suit well either. The guy who paid 1500 for the suit wanted that one so thats the one he gets. Ive never claimed any of my armor was histor...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Looking to trade armor or other leatherlike services for a tent. Yurt or A-Frame would work.

Tired of the gross pup tent.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

You LIKE doing the tooling? Have you been hit in the head with rattan one too many times? I'm not a big fan of doing the actual tooling. When I start out, all I can think of is just how much more I have left to do and it gets depressing. About 3/4 of the way through I swear I will never do it again...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Ya, I'd love to just throw down and order it but I'm always broke. Trading custom leather goods works a lot better, especially if people want at on of leather tooling, which I love doing.

Trade 1st, buy 2nd.

It's on my list, depends if money or trades comes along first.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

I would consider that if I wasn't the most ridiculously picky person in the world.

Needs to match my chain, at close range. heh. ie: Me looking at it in my hands range.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

I'm thinking of attaching a flat ring, rivetted chain 'aventail/camail" to m helm, hiding the back half of the helm, and the grill bellow the occulars. I'd prefer to trade for one, and have been pretty successful at trading for gear so far. But I'll ponder prices. Heck, even a post to make sure...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Nobody told me how to put the blade in the saw... sooo.... I'm just pinching it at one end, pinching it at the other, then pull a bit apart to give tension, then tightening to lock the tension.

Any tips? heh

Magnus Ulfgarsson

I need something that can cut some decent curves into brass, nothing crazy, nothing huge, any thoughts? I've used a jewellers saw twice, broke the blades twice, and have been fairly annoyed with it. Something I can just put down and saw through. I've borrowed a Makita SJ401 from a friend, but I thin...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Arminius wrote:I am one lucky bastich. I better start learning to block with something other than my head.

I'm just as lucky to get a chance to swing at it when it's done I'm sure.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Shipping to Canada is quite nuts from HE, need some more options for those that don't need stuff to appear instantly.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Depends on the event, there's certain events I'd never miss for practice. And vice versa.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

It's late and I read that as plasmacannon...

I thought it was amusing enough to mention...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

So I'm finally going to start doing some chasing & repousse. Mainly, I'll start with chasing a flat piece of brass for a nasal. This is my current plan, stop me if I'm wrong. Clamp a piece of brass onto an anvil... use chasing tools to chase the brass. Seems pretty straight forward to me... make...

Magnus Ulfgarsson

I do leather Musculata as stated above, they run $275.

More pics and info.
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=72868&highlight=musculata

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Depends what you're using it for.

If it's non-combat, use rapid rivets and you don't need washer.

If it's combat, I always use a washer with peening rivets... almost..

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Ah, there are 6 colors but 3 pictures.

I was just confused, it's all good...

Personally I'd seperate the 6 colors into seperate pictures and add an ALT tag on each so they show what they are. I can assume what they are, but who knows.

I'm just silly though.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Looks good.

But.. what's with the 3 pictures having a split image? Are those showing each side of the winingas? It confuses me more than anything.

Magnus Ulfgarsson

Norse persona, looking for some kind of wraps for my foot/shin/calf area.

What are good options out there? I've been thinking of just buying fabric, or martial arts wraps, or horse wraps... but figured I'd ask before doing something dumb.

My Lamellar - It's bugging me.

How Long is your Sword?

Leather Armor

Re: Hi there

WTT For: Tent

WTB / WTT: Aventail / Camail? (my terminology may be off)

Cutting 14 Gauge Brass, tips?

Winingas

Chasing & Repousse - Newbie Help

Leahter Musculata

Leg Wraps <insert appropriate name>