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Be sure to wear a sheath

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On most of them, I drill out the slot for the tang slightly undersized. Then, I heat the tang and burn it in for a close fit. Clean it out with a pipecleaner and some acetone and set using epoxy. The tang has notches to help increase the hold. There's quite a few discussions that pop up over the use...

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I'd like to have the second edition of Chaucer's Tales.

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Torr & Cedric, I added y'all to "the list". I have an email list for people interested in these. I have a really f****d up schedule these days and don't want to start doing commission work, but rather find out what most want and concentrate on that style when I have time to work on them. For single ...

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Price depends on style. I'd like to make about a half dozen each month in the $50-60 range. This is cheaper than what they eventually be at, but are still prototypes and such while I work out preferred metal types, designs, etc. I haven't completely decided on pricing, but will be something like the...

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Ahhh...found a decent image storage place now. The blade is 1022/1095 two bar composite. These were forgewelded and manipulated to give the wavy pattern. I etched it to give a antique look and to bring out the contrast in the different metals. the wood is French walnut. It's much like the claro waln...

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Webshots deleted my pics and reformated there manager. If it doesn't show up now, right click on the broken pic symbol and then click show picture.

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[This message has been edited by Krag (edited 02-03-2002).]

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I definitely want a pair of the shnabelshuh, but ditto on above. I just bought several pounds of mastadon ivory, and about 15 lbs of various steels! It'll be after Gulf War before I could get them. I don't know what the time delay is on production, but move me down to wherever "definite sale, but br...

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Abcessed huh!? You'd better go see a doctor about that! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif The only cure for abscessed armour is a lance of course! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif AS for etching and such...you could etch it, then come back and make crisp lines using a scribe or ...

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Man, I just spent a couple hours drawing out a billet to 18" @ 1/2"x 1/2". I can't imagine drawing one out 36"! I hope you have a power hammer! I've welded up five billets this week (only the first welds 10-20 layers). I'll have some scrap pieces off them I planned on hammering out into small sheets...

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LOL! I suddenly had this image of a new shop building made from rattan staves! Hmmm....bit chilly in the winter, but would be great in the summer!

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Even thin bands should be dished so the overlapping sections match the curvature of the helm panels. With wider bands, it's more noticeable if they don't match well. However, wider bands allow for easier fit of the panels underneath and are easier to keep square to eachother. Check out the early spa...

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Not bad at all. Are you pre-fitting things using screws before riveting down? It's time consuming, but does help get everything just right before riveting. Also, it allows you to disassemble, polish, then rivet the final product and save a LOT of time on final clean-up work. Your surfaces need to be...

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Thomas, Any teaser pics of the works in progress? What steels are you using for the different parts? Where in WV is the hammer-in going to be? Anyone in TX interested in carpooling? I'm not sure I can make it...but I'm trying to arrange it! If you need webspace to advertise/update info for it...I ha...

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There was a thread on this a while back with some good info. I don't remember who started it, but I put up a lot of pics from some books that may or may not be brigs. Chef added in some good info also. I'll see if I can find it. Here you go: http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/Forum4/HTML/000738.html -...

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When I get a place of my own...with enough room...I want a grand Blue de Gascon hound named Cletus http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif . I've been known to hang out at bluegrass festivals as well. What's all this holler'n about make'n fun n such? I was jest a wonder'n whar it twuz! If'n you g...

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Sounds pretty cool and far enough in advance I might be able to swing it. Now...where is this place called West Virginia y'all keep talking about? Is that up around Dallas? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------------ Krag von Berghen KragAxe Armoury Member's Pics

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Anler tines are perfect for handles. They have an oval crossection and a gentle taper with a bit of a flare at the base. Elk is a good approximation of most European stag and is easy to find, easy to work, and pretty stout stuff!

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Tim, Did you email me a MP3 file this evening? If not, you have a virus. I didn't recognize the file, so I didn't open it. I'll email you some stuff in the not too distant future. I have some ideas. These would all be fairly simple designs. A lot of surface features, but no intricate "thingies" stic...

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I never know what I'm doing until I do it these days. If Jennifer is working then yes, if she isn't, then no, I'll be on campus. I can drop the shear off any night after 9:30 if I'm home. PS, I emailed you back last night!? Do YOU read YOUR email? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif ---------...

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I was looking at those...and thinking. I might have to email you sometime with some thoughts! I was thinking of casting some pommels for some upcoming Viking swords this Summer...but really don't have the time to add casting to my processes. Would you be interested in doing something like that? Easy...

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First off...is it saex, or seax? It seems to get interchanged. I guess if it's Saxon, it really doesn't matter. In fact, I should spell it different everywhere I have it on my pages! Anyway, I started making some period ones. These are mild 1022 steel on the upper and 1095 or 1084 on the lower blade...

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Who/(what armoury) is Matthew Cross?

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Sitting here thinking...a set of these made from 20 ga 4130 steel and heat treated properly would make for some light and strong armour! I have some 18 ga 1095, I might just have to make a pair from. Thin enough to do a little repousse work on maybe!? I'll quit thinking out loud now. Did I mention I...

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Sure!

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You can get a blank of 1084 high carbon steel in a size suitable for a sword for under $10. It's easy to work hot and easy to grind cold. Heat treating is pretty basic as well. If you screw up...cut it down and make a pair of daggers http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif . ------------------ Kr...

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http://www.imagestation.com has unlimited pic storage and is free. Not very user friendly, but allows hotlinking.

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In the process of cleaning up the house some, I found some old bags of mineralized mastadon ivory for knife handles. These aren't big enough for a full handle, but could be made into a mosaic pattern using pieces and black polyester resin as a fill/binder. I doubt I'll make a period knife from it......

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Can't see the pic.

Even when I fix the space in the posted url (sr c should be src), I still can't see it.

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What do you think of Vol II? I was considering buying a full set when I get the money and selling my extra vol I.

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I just got shipping confirmation on the European Arms and Armour: Wallace collection, Vol I - Armour. $15.68 + overseas shipping (airmail) for a total of $~24. Not a bad deal http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ! ------------------ Krag von Berghen KragAxe Armoury Member's Pics

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The pair on my how-to are type 316 stainless, 17 ga. I use a 12 lb shot put welded on a RR spike to dish with. I start the flare over the edge of the stump, then move to the anvil edge to sharpen it up and flatten the flare. What isn't shown in the how-to is me cussing over the vibration transmitted...

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I dish mine deeper only due to an "SCAism" so people can kneel easier in them. Also, the sides on my pattern come a little farther around than an original piece...also due to SCA requirements for joint protection. This style, and several variations of it, can be seen over a wide range of periods. I'...

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Nice pic! I bet the nieghbors were doing a doubletake!

BTW...is UBB code case sensitive?

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gratuitous seax

hot saex baby!

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