The Armour Archive

Thomas H

I don't know of anyone who makes them properly and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't have a 5 year waiting list. Not bothered about price

for a guideline you'd be looking at between 10-50 thousand dollars.

Thomas H

Sorry i've been a little distracted, i'll goup this afternoon. Sorry, i have a bad habit of forgetting things.

Thomas H

with Yew at least it takes from 6 months to a year depending on the size of the log. you should keep the moisture content at about 9% to avoid it drying out too much. For a log that size, i'd say a couple of years in an open ended clear platic tunnel. this helps the air circulate and keeps the humid...

Thomas H

those responsible for the previous sackings(Alcy) were also sacked.

Thomas H

I could do shields at a reasonable price. $45 for a heater blank 1/2" thick, extra 5 and i'll paint a simple design on it

Thomas H

http://www.larp.com/legioxx/scupress.html. This is very similar to the one i use for my shields. When doing a curved shield, cut the shape out after forming for ease of bending. you'll regret it if you don't.

Thomas H

Just wondered if you are still interested in the ball stake.

Thomas H

Here's a couple of pics. not me or anybody i know but i especially like the second one.[img]http://home.armourarchive.org/members/hayman/gothic_199_202_10_247_10.jpg[/img][img]http://home.armourarchive.org/members/hayman/horsearmour.bmp[/img]

Thomas H

I didn't know they were SCA i always thought it was living history for them. I didn't get a chnace to really chat last year cos i'm a very shy guy.

Thomas H

Actually a lot of B&W armours are painted black. I also think that a lot of armour was blued using other methods than the forge for a more durable finish. A lot of blackened armours were actually ground to a high polish by the victorians to get that 'knight in shining amrour' look. hope i helped.

Thomas H

Mine cost Ã‚Â£10 which is relatively reasonable. It is a welding place that makes 'wrought iron' gates and fences and such.

Thomas H

plasma cutter

i'm currently saving up the Ã‚Â£600 or so for the HOBBY version. you could also use oxy/acet to cut/weld and heat.

Thomas H

I go to my local fabrication shop for mine. it's about 4-5 inches diameter and very good, If you don't have a fabrictaion shop near you i could get one for you. all you'd have to do is mail me the shipping cost and the cost of the item and i'd post it to you. sound good?

Thomas H

I am extremely lucky to live so close, i've talked to a few of the helpers that walk around the various galeries and they are extremelu kind. Every time i get there he's either busy repairing something or is not there, it's nice to oogle at his tool collection though. so,so many gorgeous stakes ans ...

Thomas H

It's a shame i missed you, i've only met Jeff h. I never thought about ringing them up

. e-mail me next time you come over and i'll give the hammers a polish

Thomas H

Gwen- what time is it on? i know where it is and what it is.

Thomas H

I watched the armour one, quite good actually. It showed an armourer i've never heard of, strange name can't remember it. He did make quite a nice tempered spring churburg #13 though.

Thomas H

It really depends on the techniques you use and what for. i use 18g most of the tim an ddon't have many problems. i suggest a beverly shear or the knockoff if you are on a budget. i'm sure that people will agree that it is the best you can get.

Thomas H

coooool. Are those squamata scales from the Ringlord.They look quite cool i must say.

Thomas H

Does anyone know where i can get hold of some relatively cheap.

Thomas H

i think this is all getting a little out of hand don't you all.

Thomas H

Thanks. i have a big bottle of the stuff i've never used.

Thomas H

thank you, my collection of pics is slowly growing. 56 B&W harness pictures so far.

Thomas H

I regularly use vinegar to clean mild rust off of pieces of scrap when i find a use for them, it's cheap and works quite well. Today i thought i'd try on a heavily pitted piece for fun. i put quite a bit on and rubbed it on with a green scrubby pad thing. i left it to do its magic and came back in a...

Thomas H

I also want that book. check your local library(worth a try) for interlibrary loan. i never knew but my library has the special edition churburg book and a few other slightly rarer ones.

Thomas H

Paladia, hate to say it but you are being a complete prick. you have offended a lot of my friends and slandered a reputable armourer without due cause. Like Mathurin said, it's bound to change a bit and get knocked about after 6 years of use. I think you were expecting too much from a helm thats see...

Thomas H

watch out for silicosis using one of those, all the dust from the stine builds up in your lungs and F***s you up BIG TIME. you are also missing the foot pedal.

Thomas H

There are always the simpler plans on Artemis' site. Quite a bit less tool intensive. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/artemis/ballista.html

Thomas H

Just yesterday i dug up a failed greathelm and ripped it to bits. it was all mis-shapen and dented. It wasa my first project and man was it ugly. it looks much healthier now, i'll put pictures up in a few days if anyone wants any?

Thomas H

I offered to help but sending e-mails of that nature will NOT do you any good.

Thomas H

Have you contacted LMF To see if it is one of his. If it's not then it's obvious he's trying to rip you off but if it is one of his it's just a case of a lack of info. Try strike a deal with him, like he could pay you back in installments of say, 50 bucks. It's usually better to bargain with people ...

Thomas H

Do you have the original description with a date? If not there sin't really much you could do.

Thomas H

Thats quite a lot of defects. I suggest contacting the seller once again and explaining that this is not what you ordered adn you'd like a refund. If he denies a refund seek legal advice and find out where you stand. thats all can really say with me being from the UK i don't know much about US law.

Thomas H

What kind of defects does it have? do you have copies of your e-mails and communication?

Thomas H

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That's why i don't post pictures, i used my webcam.

Jousting tournament at the royal armouries.

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Cool aging technique.