The Armour Archive

Galileo

Hey, what weight of leather do you guys use for strapping armour?

Galileo

Ranif wrote:
If you can find zircon sand for your oil/sand brew it will give finer details.

Isn't that sandblasting sand?

Galileo

Silicone-type mold not doable?

I believe this is what you're looking for -- http://www.ottofrei.com/Delft-Clay-Casting-Kit.html

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Galileo

Looks like a quilted top similar to Byzantine styles also.

Galileo

If you want a removable medium for a handle - lead shot (bb sized) or sand would probably work well.

Galileo

It's your "Maker's Mark"

Galileo

Byzantine Cataphracts run up into the 9th-10th C IIRC.

Galileo

208 area code is Idaho - probably Coeur de Alene or vicinity.

Galileo

Never used the stuff other than for a truck bed. I know it's fairly heavy, so you may notice a weight difference.

I know when I worked in auto parts, we sold a lot of cans of the stuff. Somebody liked it.

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Galileo

In Ceramics class - our instructor used Kaowool to turn a cardboard box into a gas-fired kiln. To prove it worked, he fired some of our cone 10 pots in it.

The box was warm to the touch, but only warm. Electric blankets get warmer than that box did.

Kaowool is excellent stuff.

Galileo

At an event in Calontir, there was a couple of women that wore Coat of Plates.

Galileo

schreiber wrote: If you use the Harbor Freight knock-offs, you won't get through one manica before something happens.

As an aside, Harbor freight doesn't sell the punches anymore (at least, I haven't been able to find one).

Roper Whitney punches (new, in their various sizes) are all over Amazon also.

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Galileo

Photos working fine for me.

Not my era or region - looks like a decent set for someone to finish up.

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Galileo

Ingelri wrote:Compare the RJ Leahy prices with prices here and see if you notice a difference.

http://www.rivetsonline.com/

Yeah, I was just going to post that one - Jay-Cee (the rivetsonline link above) is cheaper than RJ Leahy on the rivets I compared.

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Galileo

Crash test dummy?

Galileo

Sorry, no materials here.

My wife has a Paypal debit card so she has immediate access to her paypal balance (and can use it online). Doesn't help for the immediate, but might mitigate some things in the future?

Galileo

Rebar tie wire works well for riveted maille (it's annealed mild steel) - most home DIY stores carry the stuff.

Galileo

And Received today! Perfect for what I need. thanks!

Galileo

And replied.

Galileo

perfect - where do I send the money?

Galileo

dibs

Shipping to 67401?

Galileo

You're a college student. Go to your Restaurant and Food administration department (or the student union building folks) and ask for the 55 gal food-grade barrels. They usually have to pay to have them hauled off (at least, at Washington State University, they did). You might be able to pick one or ...

Galileo

Murdock,

How do I get money to you?

Oh, and shipping cost to 67401?

Galileo

I found a source, but they could get expensive....

Up to 5" chrome-hardened

http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/CTGY/LooseSteelBalls

Galileo

Murdoch, Sounds like they should fit then - I don't get paid until Friday, but would like a pair of Stainless Gaunts please

Galileo

What size glove fits inside? I wear a large glove (due to finger length).

Galileo

Benedek wrote:
Too far to transport it up that way, I'm much much closer.

Hey! I said it first!

As if Alcy is going to part with it...

Galileo

Murdoch, I want a pair of the stainless gaunts - no idea what size though - what info do you need?

Galileo

Any other pics of the gauntlets?

Galileo

My mother-in-law is making mine and is looking to do this for others. She is/was a professional seamstress.

Galileo

Nice! You can leave it in my garage - I won't mind

Galileo

If you're interested in buying from an armorer in the US, Aesyr Metalworks does badass helms in Eastern styles too. Also, a lot of people will tell you that fighting in a closed face helm like that really isn't as big a deal as some people make it out to be. Personally I don't think you are being r...

Galileo

Ok, I'll see if I can come up with a custom one for you. Although we like some of your stock ones too

Galileo

Yvette - define "custom trim" - we might be in the market for some.

Galileo

Saw the site Alcy linked yesterday. The dirt there is a VERY fine powder that rose with every footstep.

Weight of leather for strapping?

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