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Torvaldr

I would just like to clarify that I already have a machine for making hardened leather scales and sell those suits. This new machine would let me make metal scales. $2000.00 plus tax will buy the machine. I would still need to buy the dies at around $200 to $400 each. But we'll see what happens at E...

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I have one and have been turned down by 7 banks, 5 credit unions, the SBA, and 4 private investors. I am currently working with the Department of Rehabilitation, but they move at the speed of government. So by the time I get any money, if I do, the machine will probably be gone. In the mean time I k...

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Just to make things a little clearer. Yes 18 tons is far more than is needed to punch scales. But, this is a used machine for only $2000.00. Brand new machines of even less than half that tonnage are 2 to 5 times more expensive. To compare, I use a 4 ton punch press for my leather scales. Brand new ...

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This is a bit odd but I thought the armor community might be interested in this opportunity. I have a chance to pick up an 18 ton punch press. This size press would allow me to start making metal scales, but the price tag is out of my means. I wondered if anyone, or groups of anyones, might be inter...

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For those looking for just that little extra wrist protection for the shield hand I am now offering these demi-cuffs. They attach to the wrist of your glove and give you full wrist protection. One sided so they do not interfere with your shield or bind up. Fully hardened just like all my armor and c...

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A tutorial is not a bad idea. I still have one or two projects I promised to finish and I could take some pics and such as I go. Tooling is not difficult but it really can cramp the fingers.

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I just finished this up for Syr Fynn. It is one of my last tooled projects.

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For those into the new SCA jousting I have started making these lance hand guards. They are made from 10 to 12 ounce vegetable tan leather and hardened in my mix of carnauba and bees wax. They are approx 10 inches across at the base, with a 2 inch hole at the top and are approx 2 inches deep. If you...

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Due to a sudden financial crisis I am offering any of these 3 suits for immediate sale. Originally these were going to be for stock at Estrella, but I need the funds now, or I might not be able to attend. Each suit is $400.00 and ready for immediate shipping. Torvaldr The first suit is all red and w...

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Oh yes. The thing I hate the most is the tendonitis I get in several joints at once. Or the tendons just tightening up. Nothing like walking around looking like Lon Chaney's stand in from the mummy. Something that has helped me a lot is the Dr. Frank's No Pain Oral Spray, believe it or not. I gave i...

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Hello all. This is just to confirm that I will be at Estrella. I am not taking any orders for Estrella at this time. Any orders taken now will not be started until I get back from Estrella. But I expect to come home with a lot of orders, so if you want to get on the post Estrella work list now would...

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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the compliments. I have had no luck at all finding anyone trustworthy to do the tooling. In fact I was never able to find a single person to work in the shop with me that lasted more than a month. They make all sorts of promises about coming over and then just disappear...

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Thank you. I will probably still do the occasional piece for myself or as gifts to friends. But it is just too difficult to do it as part of the business any more. This will have no other affect on my armor. I will still be working of all my other products. I will also be at Estrella War sharing spa...

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Due to the problems with my psoriatic arthritis I will no longer be offering tooling with my armor. All current customers with tooling orders will be contacted with offers of refunds or credit towards other armor. I am sorry to have to make this decision, but the pain from tooling just makes it too ...

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Hi folks, I am going to be at Estrella this year, and bringing a fair amount of stuff with me. I should have several scale suits, gauntlets, demis, pauldrons, maybe a lamellar shirt kit or two, and so on. Flying Squirrel will be selling my armor on consignment and I will be at their booth off and on...

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Yup, that's one of mine alright. I remember the guy I made it for too. Sorry to hear it wont work for you. Could you tell me where you are located? Maybe I can help.

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If you are willing to have mild steel I have a set of large articulated knees from All Saints Armory sitting on the shelf ready to ship. They are $145.00 You can not ask for smoother articulations. These things are like slinkies! The main cop is 14 gauge, the lames are 16 gauge. Torvaldr http://img....

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Not much time left if you want to take advantage of this discount. After December 31st the prices go back up. But if you place your order and deposit before December 31st you still get a great deal!

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Here are some pictures of the maces and clubs that I make for sale. They are $25.00 each. I can make just about anything you want, the price varies depending on the amount of materials. Torvaldr http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/clubmace2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torv...

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This is a bit off topic for here I think, but at the same time I think there are folks here who can use this. I have an emerald green fiberglass truck bed topper I need to sell. It fits a 99 Ford Ranger XLT extended cab with a short bed. I will get the exact measurement of my truck bed and post the ...

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For the month of December any scale suit bought or ordered will be $100.00 off. Normal price of a suit is $400.00, extra large will be more based on needed materials. Colors available red, green, blue, black, and brown. It is possible to use 2 different colors on a suit, with one of them being used ...

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Thanks guys, I will be in touch with you all soon. And thanks for sticking with me. I have had cancellations before but never so many all at once. And it has put me a bit behind since it has left me short on materials. If they had canceled BEFORE I cut their stuff out, or in some cases, finished the...

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I can do blue and yellow, or better yet, blue and metallic gold. The blue would be fairly dark, kind of navy.

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Our messages crossed over

But seriously I have had a lot of cancellations, I can only expect it was due to over budgeting on their part and then reality of Christmas hitting them. But it definitely has left me in a bind.

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I hope that was a joke.

But if not, was there something else you wanted?

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Not at all, go right ahead. This month has been very bad for me on canceled orders. 5 in all, all for financial reasons. But this has left me in a real bind. I never count on money until I have it in hand, but the loss of the expected revenue along with some refunds has left me very short on materia...

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These are ready for staining and painting so you can still pick your own colors. The back of the finger plate has a heraldic sun in glory. Normally for this tooling the gauntlets would cost $120.00. I am asking $100.00 base cost for the pair. These will fit a hand that uses a medium size work glove....

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Need some money fast so I am offering either of these scale suits for $100.00 off, only $300.00!!! The first suit will fit someone with a waist measurement of 40 to 44 inches and a chest of 48 to 52 inches. the second suit will fit a waist of 30 to 36 inches and a chest of 36 to 40 inches. Torvaldr ...

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I have a suit of red scale armor sitting on the rack, but desperately need a 5X8 cargo trailer. I am willing to trade straight up or even include some custom work if your trailer is worth more than my armor. The suit runs $400.00 And I will come and get it anywhere within a 2 day drive of Vallejo Ca...

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A bit OT: From Torvaldr about a new punch press

New From Torvaldr, shield hand demi cuff

One of my last tooled projects, Torvaldr

New from Torvaldr's Leatherworks. Lance hand guards

Scale Suits for immediate sale

Torvaldr Estrella Update

News from Torvaldr, no more tooling

Torvaldr's Leatherworks will be at Estrella

A bit OT: Truck Bed Topper for Sale

Scale armor sale, this month only

Another Canceled Order: Tooled Gauntlets

Need a quick sale, Scale armor DISCOUNT!!!

Trade armor for Trailer