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Uilleag

This harness has been sold. I thank everyone for thier interest and compliments. This harness should be seen on the fields of the Midrealm in the near future. The buckles will be replaced with period style ones and then shipped out. Thanks again. I will post pics of the modified pieces befreo they g...

Uilleag

The current bids stand with Dante for the dark pair at $145.00 and Frieman for the lighter pair at $100.00. This auction will close on Tuesday, January 10th @ 6 pm EST, pending payment from the highest bidders. Those who win the auction, please contact me via email at danhouchins@houseofthewolf.com ...

Uilleag

Every time I see these it makes my mouth water LOL, I can't wait to get my custom order. Dan last time I checked I was 23 on the list, any closer now? Cheers, Leo Leo, Your order is currently 19th in the que. For any client's awaiting thier January update, I am on Nat Grd Drill for the weekend and ...

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I got out bid while I was sleeping, and it creeped beyond what I am willing to pay.

Uilleag

Thanks for the tip! I just bid on it, I always am looking for new tools. Well, new for me, anyway.

Uilleag

I actually buy mine from thier Tampa store. The prices are much better, the service is more forthcomming and the quality is a little better.

The one time I did business with the baltimore store I got an aver quality hide at exorbanent prices and decided to stick with Tampa.

Uilleag

They might work for a basis for chain mitts, but they might be a little clunky. Yes, they are SCA legal as is without a basket hilt. I wonder, do you think you could come up with a pair that work slightly better for that? I think that there might be a market for that. It seems to me that the chain ...

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If you order a pair, my turn around is 3 - 6 months. I have a long commission list, but I plug through it as deligently as I can

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Those are beautiful! I may play with the shaping of my lames to match this design....I wonder how they will turn out.

I love the AA, it gives me so much inspiration!

Uilleag

They might work for a basis for chain mitts, but they might be a little clunky. Yes, they are SCA legal as is without a basket hilt.

Uilleag

Animal, you are a giant teddy bear! Except when I fight you, then you are a giant teddy bear with sharp claws and fangs! Nissan, do you mind if I cross post your scroll link to my Household list? I want to try and get as many that are able to attend this....I think that it will be a blast!

Uilleag

Or when you finish an entire custom product, but dye it the wrong color...

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I may have missed it, but when is the date of this "war"? If possible, I would love to beg my knight and squire brothers to attend, it really sounds like fun....as long as everyone can check thier egos at the door.....at least until after the fighting is over.

Uilleag

It really depends on the dealer who sells it to you. Some of the wearhouses have great quality stuff. The commercial grade leather will have a brand or two on them and some range scars, but for the most part there will be about 15 - 18 sq ft of usable leather. The premium grade stuff should be prist...

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Bid Standings:

Darker pair of gaunts: Dante - $145.00

Lighter pair of gaunts: Freiman - $100.00

Auction ends January 10th at 6 pm, only 4 days, 7 hours and 15 minutes remaining!

Uilleag

aluminum foil is to thin to bake leather on. When I burned my first batch of leather on it I tried a few experiments. I tried in shiny side up, I tired it dull side up, I tried lowering the temperature to the ovens lowest setting.....nothing worked, it all burned. Aluminum cookie sheets or solid woo...

Uilleag

Through adversity comes enlightenment.

Never mind the fact that I did the same damn thing the first time I baked leather.

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They are designed to cover the tip, and the thumb lame rides under the finger lames, so there should be two layers of protection. It really depends on how you strap them. The darker pair that you are bidding on, mindwip, has a strap attachment to hold the end of the thumb in place to the glove, eith...

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I'm not entirely certain of thier weight. I would guess at or about 1 lb each, but that is probably high. One of my future purchases will be a shipping scale, so that I can better determine shipping costs, and answer questions like this!

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Mindwip was bidding on the darker pair of gaunts. That was the pair that fit him. The Auction will go until: 6 pm EST, Jan 10, '06 Dante has high bid on the darker pair at $120.00 Frieman has the high bid on the lighter pair at $100.00 Niether of these bids include shipping. Thanks for the lively di...

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The inside measurement was taken from the edge of the knuckle ridge lame. This lame, when extended, (i.e.: when the hand is straight) rides about 1" inside the metacarple plate, (which covers the back of your hand) In other words, the plate rides 1" before the finger knuckle. The end lame, (the one ...

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This link may prove useful. It was an inquiry for exactly what you are looking for with a notation of a private email response.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... alt+shaker

I hope this doesn't offend anyone.

Uilleag

from bell to finger tip: 10" knuckle ridge edge to edge, (where it would touch the haft of the weapon):5 1/2" wide Finger length: 5" From edge of thumb to edge of hand: 7 1/4" i have a couple questions about those numbers finger length is 5, mine is 3 1/2 you measure from the base of the finger to ...

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*Blink* How come when I tried to trade them no one was curious? My price was even lower... Lol, Dan's got a magic touch, I suppose! -Gregory- I have this same problem when I try to sell at events. My lady, who works in the shop with me usually sits the booth while I'm fighting and I've had folks co...

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Greg, the last post was locked and a new thread started.

Can we at least come up with something new to say?

Sir Vitus, you are truely evil. I knew I liked you for a reason!

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no, it is a plastic compund curve for testing purposes..... I don't like plastic either, but if its covered, I can get over it. DVA, keep up the testing, I see better shaped armour on your horizon. I still wouldn't buy it, but I would recomend it as an alternative. If it is shaped right and can be c...

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So we have two opening bids on both pair of gaunts! Outstanding! Thank you all for the good comments.

Dante, I will look up you measurements, I have them on file, and I can get back to you on the fitting of the dark pair. It'll be tomorrow morning though

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That is entirely possible. however, I need cash, so lets see if these sell in a week or so. If they do not we can definately discuss a trade of sorts (I've been thinking about your shields)

Uilleag

dartaghan, Please refresh my memory. I thought that I got all of my December commissions finished. PM me or email me with dtails and I will do what I can to get this fixed. I know you will be overseas, but we will work something out. My sinscere apologies! The products for sale on the archive are pr...

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Dante della Luna wrote:The hourglass gaunts you made me fit perfectly. Knowing my measurements, do you think the dark pair will fit my hands?

PM or email me them again, if you still have them. I think that the dark pair will fit you, but I would have to double check to make sure

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The dark pair: From bell to finger tip: 10" knuckle ridge edge to edge, (where it would touch the haft of the weapon):5 1/2" wide Finger length: 5" From edge of thumb to edge of hand: 7 1/4" The thumb is slot riveted to allow more articulation. If you need any other measurements let me know. These g...

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Here are a few a links to great helms and sugar loafs that I found on the AA pattern archive:

http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/greathelm_ab/

http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/greathelm_sinric/

http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/s ... af_sinric/

http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/s ... f2_sinric/

Is this what you were looking for? There are quite a few helm patterns there... I may be interpreting what you are asking incorrectly though.