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I didn't know they even had them. My general rule of thumb for Harbour Freight is their stuff is usually great for light duty. I have a 1" band sander for edging leather, a bench mounted drill press, various hand tools, and bench vise. But when it come to heavy use or production I don't trust t...

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Sale pending

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My canvas sewing machine has given up the ghost. So I need a new machine. I have leads on a couple but need to raise $400.00 fast to buy the new one. So I am offering this suit on Sale for $300.00 to bring in the needed funds. I also have 3 brown splinted kidney belts for $65.00 will fit waist of 38...

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And don't forget the Kings of scale armor the Scythians.

I'm ready anytime you are Audax.

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Well Poo Poo on you I can at least help you with numbers. Given the vague measurements you have offered I would gestimate, With a scale 2 inches by 2.5 inches for a waist length shirt you would need approximately 500 to 600 scales For a knee length suit you would need approximately 800 to 900 scales...

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I just realized that it would help if I told your the measurements, wouldn't it?

Wrist 7 inches
Forearm 12 inches
Length from wrist to point of elbow 10 inches

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This bazuband has some minor cosmetic warping down by the wrist. It will not affect the function of the bazuband. Normally this would cost $55.00 I am asking $40.00. Add an elbow for $20.00 and you have your sword and shield arm taken care of. I even have matching demi gauntlets for $25.00 each. Tor...

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You are all welcome guys! I am a little late in getting my thank you's out from Estrella. I love meeting the folks that buy my armor or CDs. It was a real joy to see house Starkhad all together as a unit wearing tooled bazubands from me (one of my last tooled projects). I was also great to get to me...

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Well the movie 300 Spartans is a movie. Not a documentary. But not to long ago the History Channel did a documentary called Leonides, The Spartans at the Gates of Fire. It was a 2 hour documentary and it was fantastic. It also explained that the Pass was something of a sacred site to King Leonides s...

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Just to be clear. I never said not to go see it. I said I wont go see it. Not my cup of tea. Nor did I disparage it or anyone going to see it. All I said was I like the historical one better. Also I have no problem with Sir Brandr making armor from the movie. If there were something in a movie that ...

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The movie is called The 300 Spartans produced by 20 Century Fox staring Richard Egan, Sir Ralph Richardson, and Diane Baker. It is terrific! It shows some tactical fighting, formations, and if you watch it you will definitely get the the SCA open field affect. I mean some of the scenes when the shie...

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Saw previews. Didn't like it. Read review. I like it even less. Not into Heavy Metal Fantasy. Much prefer classical fantasy. Have copy of 300 Spartans made long ago. MUCH better, and more accurate. Both to what happened, how it happened, who it happened to, and why. Armor looks cool, fighting looks ...

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Aha! You have discovered the master plan of the Torvaldr scale armor. Your opponent goes buggy eyed seeing the edges and then you whop him! Actually the scales are stained and hardened in strips and then punched out. It is possible to go back and stain the edges IF it really bothers you, but I find ...

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Actually I have a 4 ton Benchmaster Punch Press. I can churn out 600 scale an hour

Must faster and more efficient than a clicker for scales. That is what I was hoping to get for making metal scales. But that is something that has to wait for another day.

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Hello, this is a returned suit. My first actually. I guess it had to happen some time Anyway it is for sale at a discount. Only $300.00 or best offer. The scales alone are worth $200.00 if you just want to take it apart. The measurements are chest 56 waist 54 length 33. Torvaldr [img]http://img.phot...

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Unfortunately no, they have been hardened already. Paint and stain will not hold on top of the wax.

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I have a suit of red scale armor that might fit her on the rack and ready to sell. But it would not qualify as "rigid" chest protection. I would just need some measurements to be sure. I also make all my armor to fit. Scaled down is not a problem.

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No, this was very much like cotton. I am trying to track it down again. I seem to remember something about it being short lived and going extinct. But it was a long time ago. I have put feelers out to my contacts to see if I can find it again.

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Just to make a point. I know that linen and wool were probably the most common materials used in the Scandinavian area. BUT they did have a material very like cotton. It was harvested from a plant in the Orkneys that is related to cotton. So cotton, or cotton like, material is not out of the questio...

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A member of the Archive just had a baby girl. But apparently there has been complications. He did not go into detail about how serious, as he only sent a quickly reply to me before heading back to the hospital. I would ask that anyone who reads this please send good thoughts and prayers to him and h...

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Hi Guy, Happy to be of help. Current turn around time on loose scales would be about 10 days to 2 weeks. The scales are 2 inches across and 2 1/2 inches long. Price is $25 for 50 scales

The gauntlets would be $100.00 a pair and I have 2 pair in stock.

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These are some of the last tooled pieces I will make. They are ready for immediate shipping. Painted blue with white wolf heads. I am asking $70.00

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Well I finally made it back and recovered from the Estrella War and I have a few things still in stock. I will add more pics shortly 3 splinted kidney belts 2 in brown, 1 in black. They will fit waists of 38 to 44 inches. $65.00 each http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/belt1.jpg http://i...

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I get my leather from the best Leather Supply warehouse in the country. The Hide House in Napa California. They also have another location in San Dimas. Imagine this. Two warehouses. Two stories tall. Filled floor to rafters with row after row, shelf after shelf of LEATHER!!! Ah a leatherworker's pa...

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Check out your local hardware store or welding supply. They have what look like scotch bright pads. They come in three colors that are based on the grit or abrasivness level, red or "rust" color is the most abrasive, green is medium, and Grey is the finest. Use some light oil like 3 in one...

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Sorry about that. I will put it in right away. Here it is now.

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Nope I did not say yet. My expectations are mild steel, and stainless for sure. But based on availability, cost, and special die needs, if any, I would also like to do brass, copper, and bronze. I am not entirely sure about prices yet. Bu I expect they will likely be a bit less than my leather scale...

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Hello everyone. I just wanted to give folks a heads up that I am going to be changing prices on a lot of my products after Estrella. The new pricing is listed below. I have not raised my prices in over 5 years, but my costs have gone up enough that this became necessary. So even though I am not taki...

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So far my research on scale shapes for Roman, Greek, and Scythian have indicated that the fish and dragon scales I sell are historically accurate in both shape and size. But the dimensions span from about the size of a thumb nail up to 2" X 3". The ones I am planning on for the metal scale...

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Okay here is a poll. Who is interested in historical shape and size metal scales, other than lamellar? These would be the heater shield shape that I call dragon scale, and the round bottom shape I call fish scale? AND are you willing to pre-order with a 3 month wait? I need to get a reasonable idea ...

Need to raise funds for Sewing Machine, Scale Armor Sale

Bazuband at Discount from Torvaldr

Returned scale suit for sale at Discount

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Tooled wolf head elbow cops

In Stock at Torvaldr's Leatherworks

New Pricing to take affect after Estrella

Who wants metal scales?