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I've got a pair of slightly oversize and slightly mismatched hardened stainless steel elbows (RA410) for sale. I made them while working out the pattern for them. They are a direct reproduction of Master Glendor's pattern. Image Links (they are big): Pic 1 http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/ru...

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Mac wrote:

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David Stifler wrote:It's not, because the ancient Greeks never practiced circumcision.

the prepuce does not need to be removed to see the glans, only withdrawn....

btw the greeks saw the erect penis as the ultimate symbol of virility& strength

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I'll take it!
missed the big one by a bit

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The site was authored by Norman Finkelshteyn (I'm probably misspelling that). He used to be on the AA. His site is very extensive. It would be very useful to have someone here who is knowledgeable about Central Asian armor and its reconstruction to give an opinion on the armor. Is there historical ...

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Drew, a point for consideration might be that the pattern archive is also on a different server, one that is accessible when the forums are down, also they were spared from the big delete....

there are many things on the front page that have not been updated in 6 years or so.

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Halberds wrote:Ps Ps: I think the sample pic has a wonky scrotum looking nasal.
We can do better than that... can't we pounders!

what do you expect from a helm that the ancient greeks modeled after glans of the penis

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Intriguing setup. I've only used forges with the bellows blowing air in from the bottom. Is there any problem getting a nice deep fire with the side blown bellows? In any case I love the elegant simplicity of it all. I've been told that side blast forges are the ticket when you have dirty coal, cli...

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This might be of interest to you- the exhibit just closed at the end of Sep. but they have selected works online, with a pretty good zoom feature. m I really like the basket weave helm, it might be interesting to do...... somewhat reminiscent of the Valsgarde helm. Believe the basket weave helm is ...

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Halberds wrote:Ps: Perhaps you can look for a job teaching arts and crafts at the community college?
Metal and leather work.
You certainly are qualified in my book.
I would be honored to be a reference.

+1

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CiaranohEildhe wrote:Does anyone know where I can get some 4130 heat treated at? I'm in Iowa.

Thanks!

for quench mediums, stop by your local case/ih or agco shop, international hytran, or agco uses dextron for hydraulic fluid both should be decent quenchants and if they are waste oils they should be the right price

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Cat, how big is this pouch?

that you are quitting business makes me want to weep

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I may be mistaken, but are those helms....grinning?

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http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/downloadphpid19500.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/downloadphpid19501.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/downloadphpid19509....

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Baelin wrote:have glow fuel... but cant ship flamable materials... if you live near me for pick up, you can have it!

so, um how long will I glow if I get this stuff?

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have there been any errors or omissions? aside from the total lack of 080

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Ingrid wrote:This might be of interest to you- the exhibit just closed at the end of Sep. but they have selected works online, with a pretty good zoom feature.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/ex ... ork/190664

I really like the basket weave helm, it might be interesting to do...... somewhat reminiscent of the Valsgarde helm.

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Insane Irish wrote: "Period handgonnes/arquibus were very dangerous. They could easily explode, killing its operator and/or anyone around them. How do you propose we recreate that aspect of handgonne use?" Handgonnes blew up, arquebus barrels split, cannons were subject to catastrophic se...

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looks good!!

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I was wondering about this for peening the rivets attaching the helm skirt, might be just the ticket.

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here are some pics I saved from before the crash. http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/downloadphpid15654.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/Holledoublet_2.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smit...

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has anyone NOT received theirs yet?

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is that sat,or sun?

fwiw I had thought about re-listing the small pieces of 040 for those who might want to try spring, without a huge investment in materials, enough for a full set of cops....

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Jean Paul de Sens wrote:I was hoping for wichita

Wichita is about 2 hour trip for me, so it'd cost about 10 gallons of gas, or around $40 for travel. Probably a lot cheaper than shipping it, eh?

JP

It should be significantly cheaper,
is your vehicle enclosed? or do I need to bundle this stuff?

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left overs. <s>12</s> 8X 040 24X24 04X 032 18X36 04X 040 18X36 04X 040 36X36 02X 050 18X36 there are some other pieces that may be available, but I have offered a gentle first right of refusal. also if there is interest in more 025 let.me.know I can try for another run. add 02X 025 18X36 I've misse...

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I had a son last year. Last month my wife took this photo. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee26/mapexman115/Korin/n509626671_1022947_1212.jpg I think this bodes well. How early is too early to fight again..? yes here you can see the beginnings of a Calontiri great sword fighter.

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Louis de Leon wrote:That 025 is going to make a mighty fine corrazina.

mwahahahahaha

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left overs. <s>12</s> 8X 040 24X24 04X 032 18X36 04X 040 18X36 04X 040 36X36 02X 050 18X36 there are some other pieces that may be available, but I have offered a gentle first right of refusal. also if there is interest in more 025 let.me.know I can try for another run. add 02X 025 18X36 I've misse...

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who all has received their metal?

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Uh...yeah. I'm sure we're all going to think that you're a horrible person for not having a period wooden shovel with a metal-reinforced tip. In fact, your kit is SO horrible , I'm tempted to get your address and have someone build you a period shovel *just* so we can all look at your kit and weep ...

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richcelt wrote:The Brig is sold!

Takers for anything else?

what is left?

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Jeff J wrote:"Oh, he's got big balls..."

of steel

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try stonekeep, he was experimenting with em.

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Vlasta wrote:Here's mine at Estrella this year.

Vlsata von der weissen Sonne

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Lucas wrote:Better pic
Against HRH of Glenn Abhean at pennsic 37.

fixed.

Re: 24 Hr. Auction:Hardened Stainless Steel Elbows

Re: 4130 heat treatment

Re: New Fighter for the Shire