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Baron Conal

This video is just used as an example.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fugp3TQVQA

If I was to go to an automotive junk yard looking for a spring to use for this
what should I be asking for? ( so I do not look like a complete idiot )

Baron Conal

I'm in no rush to get it, I have no project waiting on it.... So far I'm just bidding my max right from the start and if I do not get it I just wait for the search function to turn up the next one and go again.... ( that worked for the draw knife ) I'm just wondering if I have picked too low a max b...

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I'm watching Ebay for a bowl making adze. I picked up a folding draw knife as my last tool purchase and managed to get a nice one under my bid limit of $25 without it taking too long. Am I expecting too much to do the same for the adze or is it just a matter of time? Tthis is the kind of adze I'm lo...

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I've looked a little and I'm finding some buckles but I was wondering about buckles for straps in the neighborhood of 1" wide or close.... and I was hoping to stay in the price range that would not have me explaining the cost to my wife..... lol edit: the specific project is for a breastplate/b...

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Britehelm wins.....

( and is getting a real bargain.... I'm gonna have to make him give a review of the chairs..... lol )

PM me Britehelm and we can start talking specifics

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Thanks for the compliments guys!

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I'm starting to think about suggesting a Baronial project.... New list poles. Anyone have a favorite design? Or just photos showing nice ones? They need to be portable and break down easily for storage Inexpensive ( in comparison to the end result ) would be nice Being able to pack them into a compa...

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oooooh..... pretty. ( thanks )

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Final Day of Auction bump!

( 606 views )

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pretty.... very pretty

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cross posted in Design and construction

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damn it just started raining again..... now I need a different thing to do this morning....

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possible to get a close up photo of the grill on the helm?

Looks great!

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I've got some old files ( Got them from the guy that comes to my employers shop to sharpen blades and other related stuff ) I asked him what they did with the old files than could not be sharpened any more/again... He immediately knew why I was asking and asked me what I wanted to make from them. Af...

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Why stop at utensils?

http://www.logo-it.net/paperplatesandcups.htm

http://www.wedding-supplies.com/printed ... plates.htm

http://www.alanaliliedesigns.com/catego ... Plates.htm

and then a REAL gift.....

http://www.plaidonline.com/glass-painting/dept/home.htm

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An Irish style wake?

If I make Pennsic this year I'll try to stop by and 'pay my respects'.

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Found it..... http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/ConalOhAirt/Medivalrollingpin.jpg Link to the entire painting ( at least I think it is the whole painting ) m I was told by a fairly well informed SCA cook that the French style rolling pines that are being sold today were developed to deal speci...

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Thanks for the advice guys.

Konstantin the Red wrote:JT, this thread really ought to move to Off Topic.

I put this here thinking that it might get some opinions from guys that may not look at OT
and because it was shop oriented in a way.... sorry if that was not kosher.

Baron Conal

Maybe we want to consider the weight of the shoes also....

so maybe a 'hiking' shoe/boot is an option

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I'm guessing someone here might have an opinion or two on modern footwear for the shop I'm getting sick of quickly wearing out inexpensive work shoes and boots, but I really didn't want to lay down the cash for a pair of Redwings.... I do not have to wear steel toes and I have never worn a pair I th...

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Because I really don't know... Is there anything that specifically makes this a "medieval" rolling pin? I've seen "French" rolling pins that simply had tapered ends, but I have no idea if that is really a French style, or just marketing. I've read that a lot of "French"...

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Bump

Have I done something wrong or is it this slow for everyone selling....?

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"YOU GOT ME A STICK???" No dear.. it's a medieval rolling pin! I'm guessing you turned it.. if so.. NICE LINE DUDE! making things round isn't really a trick.. making them consistantly so.. that's tougher. I make a DIY caliper out of scrap 3/8" plywood..... I picked this project becau...

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My gift to my wife for mother's day gift. http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/ConalOhAirt/CIMG0559.jpg http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/ConalOhAirt/CIMG0560.jpg I like making things myself..... It's cherry. It's pretty hefty too... I might have to behave myself.

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bump....

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Bump!

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Gethin wrote:Just to clarify-
The final bid will be the price per chair (if we want more than one)?

Yes the final price is good for up to 4 chairs.

Just curious.... as you bid let me know hw many chairs you are thinking
about...

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I'm having a problem linking photos directly into this post so here are direct links.... m m m OK here is how this will work. I'm holding an auction for the new yellow pine ( hard southern pine, not soft fir ) Glastonbury style chair I have prototyped. Thread on the prototype.... http://forums.armou...

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Baron Conal wrote:I'm rooting for Lord Edward to make a gos showing in this crown!

Best of luck Edward!

lol make that a "good showing"

no edit button?

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I'm rooting for Lord Edward to make a gos showing in this crown!

Best of luck Edward!

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I think I've replied to all the questions....

just a reminder..... pricing info I give out is based on the costs of wood at the time I give the quote. If the price changes I'll have to adjust the quoted price.

that said I would be surprised by any massive changes right now.

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Harbor Freight has an adjustable height Stand. Square top, single tube leg with pin to adjust height. square base. Cheap easy to assemble. I pile on 55lb ASO and other item to the base for weight. Very portable. what is the stand intended to be used for? ( hoping that makes the search for it easier...

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I prototyped an idea that I had and everything worked just like I hoped it would. I can now offer a less expensive choice for my Glastonbury style chairs. Yellow pine. Hard southern yellow pine is not the same wood you find as 2x4's or the 3/4" thick pine boards you get at Home Depot or Lowes. ...

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I got an order for a pair of Glastonbury chairs. They wanted them unfinished so that a local member could do a little 'decorating' They have been unveiled publicly and I can FINALLY share the photos they sent me as a preview. the escutcheons were part of a previous set of baronial thrones and they w...

automotive spring? What to ask for for flint striker stock..

Re: Ebay tool search: opinions needed, please

Ebay tool search: opinions needed, please

sources for brass buckles for armor? (14 cen )

Re: Conal's new Yellow Pine glastonbury style chair(s) AUCTI

Re: Question on suppiers of Medieval furniture

Designs for list poles?

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Re: Conal's new Yellow Pine glastonbury style chair(s) AUCTI

Re: a knife

Fire striker question cross post

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Re: world of difference

Hardening steel questions ( fire striker )

Re: Retaliation: 14th C Mafia Style

Re: Changing SCA Name/Persona

Re: Medival style rolling pin.

Re: OT Work boots work shoes??

Re: OT Workboots work shoes

OT Work boots work shoes??

Re: Medival style rolling pin.

Re: Conal's new Yellow Pine glastonbury style chair(s) AUCTI

Re: Medival style rolling pin.

Medival style rolling pin.

Re: Conal's new Yellow Pine glastonbury style chair(s) AUCTI

Re: Conal's new Yellow Pine glastonbury style chair(s) AUCTI

Re: Conal's new Yellow Pine glastonbury style chair(s) AUCTI

Conal's new Yellow Pine glastonbury style chair(s) AUCTION

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Re: Meridian Crown List

Re: New option for glastonbury chairs

Re: New option for glastonbury chairs

Re: portable post vice?

New option for glastonbury chairs

Chairs I made with some one else's carving... wow!