The Armour Archive

Galileo

Go to a rental place and see if they have one they're gonna scrap. You might get it for a song.

Galileo

They have them back? They haven't even been listed on their website for quite a while (nor the roper whitney knock-off punch).

Galileo

like this?

http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/73000/73032/ ... mnt_lg.gif

No idea - I had to look up what it was

Galileo

Is he handy at all? Ice has one that he says is 13th C Byzantine. Looks like a 2 panel spangen with barwork and maille. http://store.fastcommerce.com/icefalcon/blackened-stainless-byzantine-with-brass-and-stainless-drape-ff8080813f79cfb1013f8607fefc0573-p.html To go cheaper, helm halves from Rough f...

Galileo

Hal, it's not about being able to bend over the ball or the pipe, it's creating the leverage to do so. A nut on the pipe or shaft creates the leverage.

Galileo

Oh, how I want this - damn being broke.

Galileo

The rubber mudflap material (can get stuff at auto-parts stores) works really well underneath metal dishing forms.

I use a dead-blow (until I can get the weighted rawhide hammers) - very minimal noise.

Galileo

Or weld the block/nut TO the shank for the same purpose. Bend down, rather than torquing the shank in the tool holder.

Galileo

Harbor Freight's website doesn't even list the knockoff punch anymore.

Galileo

Nope, auction runs to the 25th. Current bid appears to be $40 by Mr Harry Marinakis.

Galileo

and here, I saw "Boring Auction" and I though Hal had a new tool out. Figured he'd gotten a hold of an old mine Boring bit or something

Galileo

Couldn't just take the entire couch?

Galileo

MicRidley, that's the old website for the link that Oz posted as your first reply.

Galileo

Viking Leather also does nice work, but I don't see that he does the mongolian persuasion.

Galileo

Coat of plates: Mad Matt has it in Kit form -- http://www.madmattsarmory.com/inv_body.php Windrose has them (currently sold out though) - http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=28 Polar Bear Forge (metal parts kit only) - http://www.polarbearforge.co...

Galileo

Looking for a complete one, or a kit?

Mad Matt sells em. Polar Bear Forge sells kits of both, I believe (just the metal).

Galileo

Ice is in spain right now though, so he's not gonna respond to messages very quickly.

Galileo

Do you use round rivets or wedge?

Galileo

I boosted the signal on FB when Glaukos shared about it.

Galileo

Looks excellent. I'm messing with mine a bit as I go (doing some "customization")

I will post pictures when I get around to finishing it.

Galileo

My size, beautiful helm. No fundage to afford.

Galileo

It's made in India (describing the location of the helm) -- the seller indicates they're a manufacturer, so they probably made it themselves. It says "SCA" in the title and repeatedly in the description, but at 18 gauge, is not field-legal. Regarding SCA use, it's a pretty costume piece, nothing mor...

Galileo

Oddvarr, you *really* should not have said that - the folks here are twisted enough to reply just to spam your email with notifications

Galileo

Goat is good stuff

Galileo

I don't suppose asking the museum to take a picture is possible?

Galileo

Polar Bear Forge has a brigadine kit.

Galileo

What is a reasonable number for a helm? do you figure by the inch (circumference)?

Galileo

Oh how I wish I had the spare money (and place to display) for these. Love pottery goods.

Galileo

I think Jolecia is asking about the center rose-shaped parts, without the rondel itself.

Galileo

It does indeed -- did you weld your band, is it just butted together?

Galileo

Hal, got a picture of the back?

Galileo

http://www.hideandfur.com/

has antler, teeth, claws - all sorts of fun stuff.

Galileo

Have you looked at medieval-ish coins?

Galileo

That is beautiful.

Galileo

It is a mighty nice helm.

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