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losthelm

I think ramond's quiet press sells them also.

http://www.quietpress.com/

eddited for contact informatin

[This message has been edited by losthelm (edited 01-13-2003).]

losthelm

I start with a steel plate in the vice with a round edge around 1/2 inch or 14mm. start rolling the edge and make shure not to rush itprobibly take around 4 passes.

losthelm

actualy wood shapeing form are often used to shape od objects like fenders and gas tanks for motor cycles and other home auto pieces.
with armouring helms at around 16 guage or better it still works but the wood tends to deform very quickly.

losthelm

a leather whole punch preferably with an asortment of whole sizes. around 10-15 bucks for a good one. a strap cutter or a good knife and a ruler. strap cuters run around 15-25 depending on the sorce and quality. or you might be able to get the straps precut for with. it will run a little more but th...

losthelm

not shure on the name althught I have his contact information around hear some where.
I think the last name of Gentner or somthing like that.

losthelm

actualy making lead hammer heads is not a boad idea just rember to cove the heads to cut down on the dust. usualy go for just a think layer of leather tied on.

losthelm

I think steve has a set you could probibly purchase for conciderabley less off his website. probibly include a fair number of triangular rivets and rings for that price.

losthelm

actualy dryer works well. probibly pick one up for around 40 at the local salvage yard. it does a little bit more wear and tear then your regualr laundry.

losthelm

sounds like you may have found a place to start selling them.

losthelm

it all depends on shop conditions. the grit your using humidity cloud cover even phases of the moon can effect the end anser dramaticaly.

losthelm

usualy run a little thinner but not much. same base matereal and the bigger ones tend to last a little longer not to mention work a little more like a real weapon.

losthelm

do you cut to lenth? the local karate club needs to replace some philapeno fighting sticks. I will have to hunt down there contact information. and have you contact them last I knew they where paying around eight a peace at around 18 inch lenths. send a email to sense flyn with prices they are alway...

losthelm

around 4 bucks in tools if you already own a bucket and some brillo pads. i think I was using corse steel wool or a chore boy.
vinagar and a litte scrubing take it right off.
the 4 bucks is to get to the grocery and by a gallon or two of vinagar. and a pare of gloves.

losthelm

as far as i know I think la esteraza "the spanish circle" is the only one with an unbroken linage that dates back to period. theres a guy in the north eastern us that teaches. I think there up to three different schools now.

losthelm

could go eather way. althougth switch form the monkey wrench to a shot put tied one with a monkeys fist knot. also make shure to catch it in the shield then walk up his shins with your rugby spikes.

losthelm

coat of plates. probibly work for gauntlets and neck guards.

when in doubt make the above for the local loner gear or trad for what you do want.

losthelm

looking for a patern to make one for sca combat.

due to my low budget purchasing one is out of the question.

losthelm

looking for a patern to make one
for sca combat.

looked for them on google there are a few supliers but way out of my budget.
poor colage student that I am.

losthelm

check with the local shops. if you are willing to run the file one the edges and scrub off all the scale it cuts the price almost in half. if you are doing your own shaping it should be quite cheep. compared to buying somthing off the shelf.

losthelm

relize that the bow will probibly endup being steped one at least once. probibly knocked around a little aginst other metal bits as well.

losthelm

it all depends on the school. a pair of spaulders is a good place to start for a first project. the more you know the more you learn so start soon. and rember to bring your note book and camera. and I think poster board also for patterns. atleast that what im planing to bring if I can gethere [This ...

losthelm

shoping for christmas and birthdays just got a whole lot easyer.
and investing in the more expencive tools just became a little more justifiable after all now its bonding time.

losthelm

probibly stay as it is with the or equivalant although they may start listing some matereals that dont quite work.

losthelm

it sounds like a tool for weaving or binding books.
galic maybe

losthelm

the way true heart does busness it would probibly be on you door step in 4 months for the whole lot.
quick and reliable.

losthelm

not to bad althought it is a little bit cold at times so a good coat is a must. the programs are for the most part good. althought the lack of organized social things going on with in walking distance a lot of people end up lowering there grades at the bar or with computer games. any serious student...

losthelm

for around 700 you can pick up an inverter tig set up that will work well. on ebay.
a small mig is all you realy need if you have a tig. around 150.

losthelm

the count restarts after a major crash or change of adress. if you you where hear for both of them then your a member. or you have given the local scrap yard some of your pieces that failed or they have a standing beer order with you.

losthelm

just a side note you can pick up a pair of shaded glasses or goggles for around 5-8 bucks a small price to pay to keep for getting that horible flash burn.

losthelm

do you want one or two? butted or riveted?
any preferances to material? id/od guage of wire.

there are a few people in the shire that work in mail if you want I can ask around at the next meeting.
witch just happens to be tonight.

drop me a line at
erikthelost@netscape.net

losthelm

go with a fiberglass recurve usulay cost under 25. Check for any cracks or fibers comming up expecialy near the tips. with the expanded use of baldar blunts you might want to go with somthing a little lighter around 25-30 pounds so when you decide to switch up you dont have to go buy a new bow. chec...

losthelm

nope its still there althought its been more then ten days so you have to reajust your settings to see past post and then go back a page or two to see it.

losthelm

actualy there is a silver colored tape that does work has a shine like the inside candy wraper. then there is the other stuff tears like heavey aluminum foil. usualy can tell the two apart. the one that is legal will have fiber reinforcement. the one that does not pass usualy has a backing made out ...

losthelm

actualy there are a lot more people that can yank your card then the marshalls.

I have sceen cards yanked by chirugens and water bearers.

losthelm

actualy you can usuay fill a grove twice the with of the rod diamiter when you arc weld with mig it ends up being about 1/8 or so. with a brass or copper backing plate you can have the backing material contaminate the weld pool. not a big deal if you plan to grind down the root and weld it again for...

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