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This is an Atzinger Kite that I have never used or even strapped. Asking $80 plus shipping. Not sure how much the shipping will be until I get it boxed up and to the shippers. Dimensions are 22 inches across and 36 inches long. Torvaldr http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/sheild.jpg

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This is a set of my standard hardened leather bazubands. They are not stained or hardened yet, so you can choose the colors you want. They have a border cut into then along the edges, so if you want you can add a color to the edges at an extra charge. they will fit these measurements with room for p...

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Well, it looks like Verizon finally got the issue taken care of so I am back on line. As folks mentioned here I had some trouble with moisture in the basement shop and internet. Both now have been taken care of and I am back at full production. If you are looking for an update, please contact me dir...

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Well, it looks like Verizon finally got the issue taken care of so I am back on line. As folks mentioned here I had some trouble with moisture in the basement shop and internet. Both now have been taken care of and I am back at full production. If you are looking for an update, please contact me dir...

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Trying to keep in touch but my internet connection is completely unreliable right now. Yes I am back to work and trying to reply to everyone, but it is probably going to take a few days.

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Okay, shop has now been painted with the masonry sealer and the new layout/work table is done (or will be in about an hour) so I will be back to full production tomorrow (Wednesday)

Still fighting with verizon on the internet, but shop work is back on.

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Sorry I have not been around. I am having a bit of a double wammy right now. I have been having a LOT of trouble with my internet being up and down since I got back from Pennsic. Verizon can't seem to find the problem. The tech was out here yesterday, and it worked fine all day, then when I got up t...

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Sorry if my post sounded too terse. It was not meant that way. Just short to respond before I headed out the door. Just trying to clarify that a backlog is made up of past due orders. Ones that are beyond their normal delivery date. I have nearly taken care of all of them and all other orders are pr...

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Folks. I have only been home 4 days since Pennsic and I am getting back to work. Fynvar, your order isn't even 30 days old yet so it is not behind at all. normal turn around time is 6 to 8 weeks and your order was place on 7/15/09. I do not mind public postings, but could you try to contact me direc...

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Thanks guys. As of now there are only about 2 orders left in the backlog. Everything else is up to date and on time.

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Notice that I included a picture of the odometer. Like I said only 68,000 miles

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Here are the pictures. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/van/van1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/van/van2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/van/van3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/van/van4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums...

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I know it is a bit off topic, but I thought there might be some interest in this kind of thing. Especially for those who make long runs to events. 1990 E-150 Ford Econoline 5.0L V-8 Automatic trans Oh the most important thing only 68,000 miles The bad. The air conditioner stopped working. Not sure w...

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Okay this is the final pre-Pennsic Shipping update. If you are not on this list I am sorry. I did the best I could before leaving, including delaying by 4 days. I will be on Site tomorrow, (Friday) at the Pillaged Village. Torvaldr Terry Nepper - Bazubands Steve Pollack - Bazubands Alicia Denison - ...

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Just one stitch, and I pulled the threads out. Funny thing is that it really didn't hurt much when it happened and it still doesn't hurt very much. But then again, I am already on 500 mg of Naproxyn twice a day to help control my arthritis. And it didn't bleed very much either. A few drops on the sc...

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Charles Alexander wrote:
Jonathan Atkin wrote:A smurf bit his finger!

Either that, or he's giving the blue birdie.

Would I do that?

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Okay so for those who want details. I was working on a canvas undercoat for a scale suit. Size 22 needle. You want perspective? Denim is sewn with a size 16 needle. I went right through the nail at an angle and out through the front end of the finger. Put a full stitch right through with thread and ...

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Just got back from the ER and now back to work. Got a tetnis shot, antibiotics, and a dressing that makes my left hand middle finger look like a wooden match stick. You want a picture? You got it. Still got the hospital bracelet on. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/torvaldr/finger.jpg

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Graphic example of why I do not let anyone else use my industrial sewing machine. I just sewed through the end of my finger. Now on the way to the hospital.

Fun fun fun. ouch.

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One thing you all may be missing. It is entirely possible that it was the "friend" who took off that stole the helm (if it is the stolen one) and he is just doing as his friend asked.

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There was actually a fair number of things that were stolen at Estrella this year. Most by a woman with mental issues that was caught. But there were other things that vanished that have not been recovered. I had a pair of gauntlets go walkabout.

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Okay, my apologies to my shop helper. He did not bail on me. I totally misunderstood what he told me on Friday. There are still some things not getting done, but it is more from a stand point of over estimating how much could get done in the period of time I had.

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I know. I have met him before. Thing is I am now at the point where it is too late to make anything else that requires drying time. Anything finished today will not be ready to be hardened until Tuesday. Not that big a deal, except that the other shop helper did not drop off the unfinished pieces, a...

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I appreciate the thought guys, but nothing I need to make can be made or worked on on site. It involved a huge amount of hand sewing that had to get done yesterday so that the pieces had time to dry to be hardened. So I did 10 hours of hand stitching yesterday, and today my hands are hardly able to ...

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Well, things just went to hell. My shop helper just bailed on me and all the gear he was helping with I now have to finish. As a result there are some orders that are going to be delayed. I am going to contact the folks individually to let them know. Also as a result of this I am going to have signi...

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My original intention was to be on site as of Monday and open on Teusday. At this point I will probably be arriving on site sometime Wednesday. I do not know if I will be open for business on that day or not, depending on what time I arrive. But I will be open for business on Thursday. The extra tim...

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Just updated the shipping thread.

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Orders shipped today 7-24-09

Richard Sykes - Shovel greaves, quisses, bazubands
Richard Hulvey - bazubands, gauntlets, gorget
Dax Scheffield - ax
Brent Sutherland - bazubands, gauntlets
Sean Johnson - bazubands, elbow

There will be more orders shipped on 7-25-09 and 7-27-09

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Last Day

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Even though we are this close to Pennsic, I have to say I am surprised that no one is taking advantage of this sale. Sale ends Friday at midnight eastern time, 9pm pacific time.

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Sale ends tomorrow

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Hey c'mon! I'm an old Westie from the Cali coast and I want 2 weeks of good weather doggonit! I know it is too much to ask, but I still want it! Grrr!

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You're welcome. Nice lines, smooth contour, good coverage. How are you hardening them?

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Very nice. You are doing good work there.

Atzinger Kite for sale

Canceled Order for sale Bazubands and dog collar gorget

Torvaldr Update

OT: Van Conversion for sale Pics added

Torvaldr Shipping update 7-30-09

OUCH!!!

Torvaldr Pennsic Production update

Torvaldr Delayed to Pennsic