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losthelm

to make something simular you could add styrafoam to kerosean add a sparkaler to light the mixture then throw. cannon fuse also works for this. form my very limited understanding on greek fire it was thrown in clay jars. so there is a posibility of it being lit and then trown in witch case magnesum ...

losthelm

smith also makes some good equipment. the cutting tips are quick to tear down for cleaning. I have not had a problem finding parts but there are quite a few good supplyers in the area.

losthelm

I think thats Fubar

losthelm

the usualy older is better as long as it is not pitted with the horn in good condition.
although being that small it could very well be a cobling anvil.

losthelm

I think there are a few people that deal in japanies archery at pennsic but the prices for a horse bow usualy run around 200+ for a good one

losthelm

otto has little manual floating around
there is another one floating around from a european sca group but i dont have a link.

losthelm

most of the shots trasalate over but the 8 and 9 need to be brought up to above the knee. the disarms are compleatly use less and the sinawalies are good for learning force and speed but are inefective in combat. althought sca combat princbles transalate well in to the informal disarms. my experianc...

losthelm

pell and foot work.
different varities of pell also help to keep it intertaining.

losthelm

look at the moter specifacations and go to the junk yard and hunt for a washing machine moter. with a little rigging you can build a stand for it check the book the modern blacksmith a few pictures. also take your grinder to a repair shop for an estamit you may have just burned out the brushes and n...

losthelm

what game do you play? the cold working properties can very greatly depending on the chemical work up of the metal and the temper. to anneal the stainless heat it to a red and the quench. I think that there is a patern for andy ward's gauntlest out there some where. the design was very nice for SCA ...

losthelm

actualy I was wondering if some one had that picture of reverse articulated elbows with the lames laping over the plate?

losthelm

what type of stump do you have?
the method that works well will be dependant on the wood properties. IE trying to hammer in a dish in to black locust will not work.
also trying to cut it with much of anything can become tricky.

losthelm

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losthelm

does any one have good sorces for shark skin? to be used for grips and finishing other metal bits?

losthelm

a 1/4 inch Id with 14 guage wire might to it with a padded coif underneath but also a dubble weave or maybe a dragons weave may also work. but if you go this way make shure you have a heavey padding in the coif in that area. maybe even some splints

losthelm

I have some failty chains Im trying to sell on commition at war this year. but not quite shure how to set up this kind of thing. or even how to price them.

losthelm

rough question some smiths swear buy a brin salution while others prefer fat or motor oil. as for matereal to start off with you are trying to develope martisite carbon structors with in the steel. so probibly somthing with a little carbon in it. not quite shure about the levels. it is posible to ge...

losthelm

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not quite shure when I will be showing up still up in the air with dates and times going for my first fencing autherization at pax interuptis in aethealmark.

losthelm

local weld shop is selling I think either the new smith or victor for around 350 with free service for life. well worth it considering the usual costs to have a regulator rebuilt runs around 45+ depending on the extent of the damage. getting used equipment can be a bit of a gamble. the last regulato...

losthelm

IM looking to fence this year at pennsic. when is there any fencing going on? checked the pennsic web page and the only one was a champions battle? are there any others or is it just pick ups?

losthelm

rochester Ny is suffering form the same colorful cows.
the question is how long untill peta gets involved.

losthelm

spend a few bucks and get him a guide to identify the metal.
a magnet at the least

losthelm

centergrips for round shields. or an intresting fencing helm.

losthelm

if you want that nice color/texture you should try lacker.

losthelm

last i knew Titanium wire was selling for about 80+ dolars a pound. with a minamum purchas of 10 pounds would end up being a very expencive shirt.

losthelm

there are other materals avalible. bone, wood, rope, fabric. rope works well but can be a bit bulky. not quite shure what the proces is called but fabric can be glued and stiffend. check the local high way department or junk yard most will have street signs or sheet metal. ask aome one in your group...

losthelm

I would have to check but our local machenist uses special bits that go strait through files. designed after some company case hardend a few thousand parts before the whole got drilled.

losthelm

does any one know if he is still doing costom gauntlets?

losthelm

wiss avation snips just make shure you set the distance righ give it a bit of a twist when you cut the coil.

losthelm

hear in aethealmarc you hace to start with single blade. epee then you can autherize in other forms IE ridged parry"buckler" non ridged pary "cloak" case "two weapon" slager requires autherization in at least two other forms first. the rules are changing though your kingdome rules are guarenteed to ...

losthelm

ok the handle controles the drill speed "turn speed" there should be a little flip bar on the top that will control the feed rate "up and down" the number of teath the bar jumps is ajustable fewer teeth slower feed rate. if i rember right there is a nut that holds the chuck on. so that you can repla...

losthelm

hear ther is a shop that sells them 50 -75 depending on the name.

losthelm

lens are cheep go to the dealer and pick up A 10 and a 12 the ten should do it but if you have light colored eyes you may want to start with the 12. does your welder have a hook up for gas? if so start wit regular mig. The procces is a lot cheeper to learn with. make shure that the size wire matches...

losthelm

go to the junk yard and ask about street signs.
if you dart a stop sign and add a little bit to the botom for a tear drop.
other wise you may want to add a few ribs depending on the strenth of the aluminum. cover the whole bit with leather. and you should be set.

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