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InsaneIrish

Thank you for pointing this out. My question is.....Is what I am looking at for padding (padded coif plus additional padding, possibly the black pipe foam) adequate or are there any other suggestions for properly padding this helm? Padded coif + black pipe insulation? or padded coif + another type ...

InsaneIrish

Bregg Fusion XT: http://www.braceshop.com/productcart/pc/Breg-Fusion-XT-OA-Arthritis-Knee-Brace-42p1780.htm?gclid=CLbdrq-i4bQCFSemPAodtxcAWg I have 2 one for each knee. ;( I have had BOTH ACLs replaced and these are what I fight in. I suspend a simple knee cop over the brace. I know they are expensi...

InsaneIrish

Rey wrote:Like the new site...

Just FYI you should be shot for ever making this helmet.

That was a one off helm he made for a guy named "Paco". Paco is a medieval clown.

InsaneIrish

What is the brow measurement around the outside of the HELM.

InsaneIrish

It is hard to find them used. They are so much fun that people rarely sell them off, whole. There are lots of parts out there, however. I have contemplated buying a receiver and then haunting Rimfirecentral for cast off parts as folks upgrade theirs to high end parts. Yeah, they are kind of like Ut...

InsaneIrish

losthelm wrote:Look a little closer, I missed it the first time also.
He does not have the tooling or skill to weld chain in his shop.

But, you can't really make metal chain without riveting or welding.

Not load bearing anyway.

InsaneIrish

Cian Shay wrote:Ummm.... It's a semi-auto, highly-modifiable, .22 caliber rifle/carbine....

Semi Auto - yes
Highly modifiable - no more than any other rifle
NOT a carbine. A carbine is a shorter version of an existing rifle. The Ruger 10/22 has not changed, it has always been that size.

InsaneIrish

Might be a dumbass question but have you tried Brownells? They had actions and action parts available the last time I was looking. Yeah, but after I bought all the needed parts from them to build a full 10/22 action, I could buy 2 full 10/22 rifles. :) I'm just looking for a stock run of the mill 1...

InsaneIrish

no price? It's FREE! I'll Take it!

InsaneIrish

Anyone have a Ruger 10/22 they are looking to part with?
I don't want anything fancy or even nice. I'll be taking it all apart anyway. Really all I need is the action. But, I can't seem to find those.

InsaneIrish

Good luck. AR parts are as rare as hen's teeth right now.

InsaneIrish

How many rounds through it?

InsaneIrish

I've always thought armets had hinged cheek plates, while Close helms had double visors.

InsaneIrish

who made it?

InsaneIrish

Bottom line is that the information would be readily accessible under the person's name, which makes it 10x more effective than running a search that may or may not provide the relevant information. Actually, the bottom line is that this is the Armour Archive, not the Amour Classifieds. This commun...

InsaneIrish

How is saying "Dibs" any different from making an "I'll buy that" post? Since people started whining on here about "Dibs" posts, I have stopped posting about sales altogether. When I see something I want, I just message the seller that I will buy it: they can edit their post to reflect that somethi...

InsaneIrish

I HATE "dibs". There are many things on the AA that come up for sale that would like but I refuse to "dibs pending blah blah blah". It is unfair to the seller AND other buyers. Now, that being said, one way to reduce the amount of "dibs pending blah blah blah" posts is for the seller to include ALL ...

InsaneIrish

tell us about your ARs.

InsaneIrish

Brass or bimetal case?

InsaneIrish

My helm only has enough room for a little bit over the minimum of 1/2" in some places, and 3/4" in others. It's a weird shape too, being an onion top. I am fairly satisfied with the way it is padded now but I would still like to find something a little more comfortable. It's snug, and I got hit har...

InsaneIrish

I use the black EVA foam that Windrose sells.
I get 1/2" and 1/4" thickness sheets and tailor fit the padding to my head.
I also use a good 4 point chinstrap system.

InsaneIrish

Maybe I have a tender brain. I dunno. I tried several arrangements of it and did not have good results with it by itself. Are you padding your head to fit your helm or your helm to fit your head? This is a key problems I've found with MANY people having helm fit problems. Basically, they are paddin...

InsaneIrish

Therion wrote:I got all excited for a second there, I could use a basement.

(There are almost no basements in Texas; the Alamo being one notable exception)

And we all know what happened with THAT don't we. ;p

InsaneIrish

There is a statue of St. George in Florence's Bargello museum that has arms remarkably similar to the ones in the OP's pic. It's piece by Donatello, so it's Renaissance a l'antica armour. http://www.lisakaborycha.com/drupal/sites/default/files/BargelloGeorge.jpg I don't think so Fearghus. Those are...

InsaneIrish

Konstantin the Red wrote:Yeah. I was thinking it was admirably crafty and handsome, but I did wonder at its rationale. Reading the history mavens and the tech nerds on this site has me so spoiled...

straight out of conan the barbarian. complete with decorative thin metal studs

InsaneIrish

i will take the egg gaunts and the west coast gaunts if they fall through with hearts. do you paypal?

InsaneIrish

My uncle bought a set from Dark Victory before his first Pennsic a few years ago, and it never arrived. He had to scramble to get armor together, and when he got to Pennsic he went to talk to Dark Victory at their booth, and they gave him a whole other set FREE. On the SPOT. Then when he got home f...

InsaneIrish

I'm pretty sure that is a GDFB helm.
http://www.cultofathena.com/product.asp ... +and+Bevor

http://www.cultofathena.com/product.asp ... +%26+Bevor

I'd buy from Kult of Athena before this guy.

InsaneIrish

Ieuan wrote:What about Dark Victory? They due HDPE armor.

Please don't. they charge way to much for way to little.

InsaneIrish

That's an old Lonely Mountain Forge.

Nice score.

How much was it?

InsaneIrish

I haven't see the arrows held as he does, but I BET you that if you were shooting with a King's Guide, that those are short enough that it would more or less be how you'd have to hold them. Sadly, nobody's ever been willing to make me one, and I'm shit for woodworking, so I haven't been able to tes...

InsaneIrish

He's doing archery holding arrows in the hand, as opposed to alongside the bow, which is what most of the modern guys like Kassai do. From the size of his bow I'm guessing it's about 30 or so pounds -- quite light, but good enough for his purposes. Yeah I noticed that. Also, on his "speed" shooting...

InsaneIrish

Ckanite wrote:I'm currently working on a steel and aluminimum clone commando suit. I'd get a lot of cardboad first. It will be your best friend!

Any reason why you are doing steel and alum. ?

InsaneIrish

The title says:

MS Chainmail Shirt Flat Riveted Warshel - SHEET Only

Bolding mine.

This guy is selling a 20"x40" sheet of riveted maille.

NOT an aventail, OR actual shirt.

Price was good for that, right up to the $99 shipping charge.

InsaneIrish

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