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Johann Lederer

I think the ridge in that Geman style ecranche shield are there for strength. Due to it concave bend. I think I remeber the shield you were talking about and am thinking along the same lines as Irish and Naill, either would work, does it fit your persona? Just about any shape can be done with alumin...

Johann Lederer

Aaron,
I think you will probably need to up your budget to get what you want...

just my 2 cents

Johann Lederer

Good discussion so far and well thought out. I have done reproduction leatherwork from the 18th and 19th centuries for over 20 years now. My main forte is 19th century but I have done a fair amount for 18th century enthusiasts. My slant on any business is that you can never turn a profit buying your...

Johann Lederer

The classes in my area are not inexpensive. For the price of the classes here, and after buying the required non supplied safety equipment, I woould have had enough money into it to buy my own MIG. I did not take the class. I agree with Avadon as welders in general go. If you find a guy in your area...

Johann Lederer

I used spray tool dip...

Johann Lederer

I have this one : 94847-9VGA, it is the one they first came out with, I gather it is bigger. My experience with it is 1) the dies were not centered on the hammer shaft, so I needed to tweak that a bit so it was lined up. 2) the adjustment system is a bit wonky and takes a while to get used to it. 3)...

Johann Lederer

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Do the patterns require lasts to build the shoes on?

Where does one get lasts, anyway?[/quote]

There are boot and shoe last manufacturers for modern shoes, but to make period shoes, the only way to do them right is make your own...

Johann Lederer

Nice seg, and nice work...you should look happier in the photos though...

Johann Lederer

I think Duke Sir Gavin hit it pretty square on the head.

Johann Lederer

Not necessarily. Harbor freight sells the discs with an adaptor kit to hold them for under I think $10, they have 1/4 shafts so they will fit in your standard drill. I like my air die grinder though...

Here it is:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=94196

Johann Lederer

Flea markets can be your best friend... I pick up alot of tools to modify there.

Angle grinder for sure, I am on #2 in two years.

Johann Lederer

You may want to check this out:
http://www.armourarchive.org/essays/planishing/

Johann Lederer

Sasuke wrote:I still have some of this edging left. http://members.armourarchive.org/sasuke ... /sigi2.jpg

I wouldn't have time to attach it but I think you could do it easily enough.

Chris

That would be spiffy! Nice trim Chris!

Johann Lederer

Nice hat Hal....
Hmm, I echo the "Ebay" thing...maybe someone here would bid on it?

Johann Lederer

Considering the price of wood today, the shield boss, and other materials; you are probably not too far off. I know years ago when my parents owned a craft business the factor was 4x materials for total cost. That may have changed...YMMV. The only deciding factor would be where you price your time.....

Johann Lederer

Duke Ice Falcon - Rattan and fiberglass spears +1 Murdock bascinet shell +1 Mattmaus awesome Roman Cav +1 Gmandragora gambeson +1 Mad Matt shield bosses +1 ?? Mitten gauntlets +1 James River (armourereric) arms and legs +1 Actually, never had a bad deal from any of the gentles on this board. I have ...

Johann Lederer

They look like Juki knock offs...

I am with Maeryk on the commentary.

I have all Singer machines from the 40's that were reconditioned.

Johann Lederer

someone needs to gold plate them for Sir Vitus!

Johann Lederer

I believe Duke Andreas has 44" rattan he sells now. Combine that with a basket hilt from him or another vendor and you basically have a premade weapon.
Torvaldr makes some sexy seax's though!

Johann Lederer

http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/stat ... fabric.htm

Johann Lederer

That's good advice. I like the predomed helmet shells. He should list the price for welded halves. I imagine many people who want that item also want it welded. My stuff is all ordered and in-transit. I'll post pictures from this experiment when I have done something. Cet does have prices on line, ...

Johann Lederer

Nice work! I am interested in the techniques you used also...

Johann Lederer

Shinyhead, Welcome, as Hal says it, to the madness. When I first got interested in armour, I had the same thoughts and aspirations. I love The sallets and have tried several. I have alot of "experimental" (read junk) parts lying about that I call "helmet shaped objects". Eventual...

Johann Lederer

Maybe Murdoch???

Johann Lederer

Adam I agree with you on the theft issue. The USPS has a policy statement that priority boxes turned inside out will not be accepted for mailing. While I agree that people shipping regular mail should not be using priority or overnight boxes (that are given free to use those methods), I don't think ...

Johann Lederer

Mark, I have never made a pair of Wisby gauntlets, but I have made other leather gauntlets. That being said the only tip I can give is to work up a pattern using a basic cuff design from the pattern archive in poster board and wittle away at it until it has the correct look and size before you cut t...

Johann Lederer

My first spun top starter helm rang also. We used a magnet (large donut magnet) up in the crown. It worked pretty good. The second one I got had the same problem AJ's had, and that was the solution we used also. Haven't had a helm that rang since I got away from spun tops though.

Johann Lederer

Why not try one of Duke Paul's "folding shields"???? I think there is a link in Ask Duke Paul....
edited...

There is:
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=64447

Johann Lederer

G=$35

Johann Lederer

G. $30

Johann Lederer

I use latex primer in place of Gesso. Then I buy the Folkart paint at AC Moore's or Michael's. After it is done I spray over with a clear coat.

Johann Lederer

How about some creative welding?
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Take one of these and weld a point and a socket onto it?
Just an idea...

Johann Lederer

I have a football girdle with the hex pads on the hips. They don't look like much because they are about .25" thick, but, they are thin enough that they fit anywhere and surprisingly dampen blows when they are struck. For me, I wish the pads were a liitle larger, but, they do work well.

Johann Lederer

I am not an expert by any means, but I have used an English wheel before to curl fenders and gas tanks on motorcycles. The video listed shows a really nice E-wheel, built very solid. The HF one I have seen in person, and my personal observation is that it is a pretty weak setup and the bearings in t...

Johann Lederer

Mine are walnut and I agree with Lorenzo...they do crack and check pretty easily.

Hickory would be nice, I think.