The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

So add to the order! Why didnt you do a last minute check on the site for changes?
Alright, now I am irritated.

Kenwrec Wulfe

WHOA!

With 14ga over 500# now, put down 4 more sheets.

SO... unless someone else adds to it....

125 sheets (8.9#ea.) - 20ga = 1112.5#
84 sheets (16#ea.) - 18ga = 1344#
35 sheets (20#ea.) - 16ga = 700#
26 sheets (25#ea.) - 14ga = 650#

Kenwrec Wulfe

2 sheets of 20ga for the 1000# mark?

hell... I will get two more sheets of it to hit that.

So bump the order to 113 sheets of 20ga

Kenwrec Wulfe

Just for verification, could each person wanting steel send me a PM with the amounts of each that you want.

Given the size of this order and the number of people involved, I think it a good idea to get some verification of numbers.

I will post a total with all names later.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Just that. I am in the market to be building one and would like to know if there are any out there, possibly including where to get the parts.

Thanks!

Kenwrec Wulfe

I will cover your beer.

My payload capacity is about 900 lbs. I have had just over 1100 lbs in it before.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Great pics. Some good kits in the barrier tourney.
Thank you for sharing.

Kenwrec Wulfe

That is something that I would recommend. If you lofe sword and shield (which you do), change to a mace or axe. The shorter weapon will help with much of what is described above (judging range, proper time to rush, tempo, etc...) Something else that I find helps is to change the pace. Go to other pr...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Here are the specific number so far (includes number from me, Mike F, Gruber, Kiyohara, DukeAlaric and Jurgen): 82 sheets (8.9#ea.) - 20ga = 729.8# 56 sheets (16#ea.) - 18ga = 896# 5 sheets (20#ea.) - 16ga = 100# - (from Mike F only if 500# can be met) 5 sheets (25#ea.) - 14ga = 125# Anyone interest...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I do the same thing.

I will have a zen moment fighting and cannot remember what I did when I did it, but remember doing it. Personally, I would not worry at all about it. On days, off days. Everyone has them. Everyone has the zen moments too...and friends to tell us what we did!

Kenwrec Wulfe

I hit a platau several months ago. Could really seem to get better. I was practice 3 times a week and eventing at least 2 times a month for 3 months. Then it happened. I was a sideline marshall at (now) Count Felix's Coronation. I watched the non-belts fight a tourney, then watched the belts fight. ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

To start, I would like to say that I am certainly for optional rules. Anything that can add some period technique to what we do is great. For me. Not all think that way, so they must remain optional, as has been stated above. Now.... in defense of something that contradicts that.... the "Momentum" i...

Kenwrec Wulfe

If we get the price down on everything else, I will go in on some 18ga stainless. They offer it is 24" width, so it would fall into the same wt as the 24"x48" 18ga 1050 for wt....about 16# per 2x4 sheet.

Lets get a good count on the 1050 in each gauge and we can do some stainless numbers then.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Daamn.... If we can get it down in price more, i can get more. I will put my 18ga amount to a total of 13 sheets for a total of 208# My 20ga amount to: 8 sheets for a total of 71.2# My 14ga to: 4 sheets for a total of 100# Anyone else want to add to this to get that price down? BTW, I can also assis...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ok, we have:
20ga - 17.8+35.6+26.7 = #80.1

3 more sheets of 20 ga will put us over the 100# mark

18ga - 32+128 = #160

Also 3 more sheets will put us over the 200# mark

14ga - #50

Easy math here... 25# per sheet. 2 more for 100# break.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Wow.

Just....

Wow.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Aaaah.... ok... Well then.... my portion breaks down as such: 20ga - (8.9x4sheets)#35.6 18ga - (16x8sheets)#128 14ga - (25x2sheets)#50 Add Mike to that and we have 20ga - 17.8+35.6 = #53.4 18ga - 32+128 = #160 14ga - #50 So, another #47.6 of 20ga and we hit a price break at the #100 Another #40 of 1...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Lets get some specific numbers together. I have ~#213 on my own with 4-20ga, 8-18ga and 2-14ga - That puts us over the #200 mark already. With Mike F, that is nearly #300, which is the next price break. With Gruber, Alaric and Kiyohara wanting steel too (and possibly others as well), that would put ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ok, I believe I see it... I would wager that the reason why the gilded portions of it would last longer are because what it was gilded with does not suffer the same effects as wrought iron when exposed to the elements. Buried in a chamber or in the ground for 1000 years can haev an effect on iron, b...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Tom, There are a few comments scattered through your posts that make me think that you may not be refereing to gilding. Could you give a specific example of what you have looked at that "On the helms I look at routinely, the gilding is often all that is left ." I could be COMPLETELY wrong, but it so...

Kenwrec Wulfe

kiyohara, However, prices may be slightly lower, as they have price breaks at 50, 100, 200, 300 and 500 lbs. If we get a break from quantity I will, of course, spread the love around. Which gives us the #breaks. Price at the base was $4-$5/LB. I believe later he said that the cut at 50# was a dollar...

Kenwrec Wulfe

As of now, I fight from my knees. Of course, I do not (at present) have problems or injuries with my knees. The rules are as such, so I work within them. Should they change, I will work with the new ones. Of course, should I suffere a knee injury, that will change. I would like to see a change - tel...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I might be interested, Your Grace.

What gauge were you wanting?

Kenwrec Wulfe

InsaneIrish wrote:
do you know where I can get some of the spray tool dip?

thanks

http://www.caswellplating.com

Lotsa stuff, including tool dip and spray tool dip.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Sir Sarnac,

I made a mace with the large size (xtreme) kong about a year ago. It work wonderfully. Plenty of weight - there has never been a doubt when I have hit someone with it.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Then double my numbers. Cutting the width in half, I am still in (I am not good enough to raise a helm yet...

)

SO... until I check numbers again -

4 (2x4) - 20ga 1050 spring

8 (2x4) - 18ga 1050 spring

4 (2x4) - 14ga 1050 spring

Kenwrec Wulfe

Hey Mike, This is what the numbers are looking at for now. They may change by Friday, but I will post final amounts that I will need before then. Thus far: 2 (4x4) - 20ga 1050 spring 4 (4x4) - 18ga 1050 spring 2 (4x4) - 14ga 1050 spring If there are number increases, I will let you know.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I know several people that have used a 2 part epoxy. They say it works great. I have not done an aluminum one myself, so I cannot say for sure.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I had dabbled a little in the past, but this past Friday in Mr. Strong's shop, I was really able to utilize hot working....

It was just.....
It was so....

Oh man, I get all choked up talkin about it....

I have a new love....

*his heart aglow, like heated steel....*

Kenwrec Wulfe

I dont know of any period uses, but if you have the length (at least 10 inches, once braided) then you can donate it to "Locks of Love" or "Wigs for Kids." I did this twice last year. I have hair to my waist, cut 12 inches off, donated it, then decided to cut the rest and donated it too. It is a GRE...

Kenwrec Wulfe

The Ultuna is a gorgeous helm. I love it.

Were I to be doing an earlier period persona, it would be my choice. Likely I will be making one when I finish my 14th c kit...just to make one. That and the Valsgarde 5.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am also interested. I would like to see some pics of it - inside and out, if you can.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Additional rules suck, especially when they conflict with one's ability to maintain historical accuracy. I do understand the want for wrist proctection. Given the weaker/thinner bones and having less flesh in the area to absorb, it is more vulnerable to damage. I have only fought once in the past 2 ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

It was an excellent time!

Thanks to all who all who brought it together!

Special thanks to Duane for brings the exquisite garniture.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Sir Mord,

I am certainly not the best at pounding metal, but I would certainly be willing to give it a try. Get me the documentation and I will see what I come up with....

Seeking instructions for a power planishing hammer....

I....love.....HOT WORK!!