The Armour Archive

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ladyilsebet wrote:I know someone who'd possibly be interested. What breed are the sheep? Color of the wool currently?

Ilsebet

the sheep were all white don't remember breed name.
the shearer closed shop&I didn't have time to learn shearing so they went to the auction

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the surplus store that carries the 4130 also has large quantities of aircraft aluminum sheeting what alloys, sizes& thicknesses would the archive be interested in?

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we had for a while 2 sheep, we had them sheared for 2-3 years& kept the fleeces. some of these fleeces have significant vegetation in them. enter the picker. we have access to a pat green picker to feed this wool through. we also have a drum carder, but I really do not wish to card all of this a...

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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.

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Another vote from Lord Joe for the cheap and easy black foam. I don't have a tandy around. Where else might I get the shearling? It sure sounds neat. Lucian, thanks for the great deal. By the way, did you ever use the elbow strap? look here m they have several styles to choose from& are very fr...

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I have been sorting orders into bundles& riveting where appropriate so far I have.... Louis De Leon 2X 040 36X36 2X 025 36X36 Chris G 2X 090 18X36 4X 040 18X36 2X 032 18X36 Frederich Von Teufel pkg1 2X 125 18X36 4X 025 18X36 pkg2 2X 050 18X36 4X 040 18X36 pkg3 2X 050 18X36 4X 040 18X36 James Arl...

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CLANG wrote:It all depends on what shape you're trying for, and where on a plate it is located, but a Whitney can nibble out shapes very quickly-and you don't have to worry about snagging the flutes of a drillbit on over-lapped holes and having the bit fly into splinters.

but where is the excitement in that?

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Tracy Justus wrote:If she were a guy, I'd suggest The Duke of URL. The Duchess of URL doesn't have quite the same ring.

that's just way too funny

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this thread is full of win!!!

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I made some armour for a cat once. I took me about a half hour to get him it it, at GREAT personal pain. It took him about two seconds to get out of it. Thats one of the many reasons why I love dogs Cat armour pfft hehehe show us pics I did that about 30 years ago, it's long gone now, but consisted...

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an inline oiler is an accessory to be installed later, it is one that you want to be able to remove. for instance oil in the supply line to your air brush or quart cup sprayer could be catastrophic to a good job. that being said pressurized lubrication to the compressor itself is a very good thing, ...

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I managed to cut the .125 down last night, with a 7"slitting wheel. So today I will be bundling these.

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asbestos

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AngusGordon wrote:

Link to my lamellar. Hand made from aluminum, stained with ferric chloride to give that weathered look.

Kotek wrote:My Torvaldr lamelar:

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Halberds wrote:Everything but the kitchen sink.

Hal

country road

actually some limestone post carvers have been know to drag posts down sandy roads to sand& polish flat rough stones.

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we shall call her the "oracle"

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[img]http://itreview.belproject.com/media/1/20050331-mercedes-slk-class-slk-200-compressor-mt.jpg[/img] muhahahaha my portable air compressor is a Gardner-Denver, it has pressurized lubrication and used disc valves instead of finger type reed valves. it is rated for 250 psi but I spec'ed the govern...

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Mac, what thickness material do you use, or recommend to make hinges out of?

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time for the end of week update it's been a long week several nights it was almost 11pm when I got home. I now have all but the 2 pieces of .125 cut down& have started making corner guards & begun sorting for orders. I plan on taking the 1/8" to a local shop that has a big shear to cut ...

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do you mind if I cross post this to other lists?

btw

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alas I could dream.......

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AriAnson wrote:This is an image I found somewhere and liked enough to save. No idea on source.

interesting....

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Some dayshades and other temporary structures made for merchants at trade fairs: m Some designs for galleries for viewing tournaments: m And you've seen this painting, right? http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/7016574.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums...

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I have been told by an old aircraft guy that wiping your part down with vinegar helps with opening the pores of the metal and gets the paint to stick

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And most of all....Id argue 99% of pattern books fail miserably to account for newbies....even something like The Tudor Tailor assumes you know a lot about the stitching details of the period before opening the book. --they dont take enough photographs from all kinds of angles (ever seen a neat clo...

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I have had a few ideas kicking around for a shade fly. I have thought about making an a-frame style tent with one side the would prop up for shade, the lower at night to shelter your armour from rain dew etc. has anyone else done such?
please share your solutions & ideas.

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didnt the vikings out west do a boar hunt last year before their big event? i thought i remembered jamesb saying he ruined some new boots and they didnt get a boar That was Norsa and Halvgrimr. And yes I believe they did do a boar hunt. Unfortunately they did not get one. Also, BaronMal and 4-5 oth...

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I was getting ready to start processing these orders& cut up these pieces to manageable sizes, I have a b-3 that is in good shape. can anyone tell me if I should have to adjust the blades for each size, or just cut em?

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Enrico di Venezia wrote:If you still have it available I would like to add some 0.032 and 0.025 to my order. What do you have on hand?

Thanks,
Tom

iirc I have 5 18X72 of 032.
I however do not have extra 025....yet if I have time in the next week or so I may make another trip IF there is interest in more 025

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Cool Nissan Not needeing to clean saves half the work in spring, getting all the kiln junk off takes as long as making it in the first place are you using an electric kiln? if so have you tried to toss in some paper when cooking to consume some of the oxygen & maybe prevent some scale formation...

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In my experience, drilling the holes leaves little bits of shredded leather around the holes, while using an awl produces clean holes. what about using a hybrid method much like the old wood working trick of chucking up a nail with the head cut off in your drill to make the holes... I remember from...

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Hi all just got back home today from the tournament of Valor. the main event we get to make each year... If no one else has spoken for it, can you swap the 0.080 you couldn't get for that piece of 0.090. Also, can you add one of the sheets of 0.032 in to my order. I will pencil you in for the 090. I...

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I heard tales of Pavil of Calontir going on a boar hunting expedition many years ago.....

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when I was picking through the 4130 piles yesterday I found some in some surprising sizes, one being 0.063, the others being 0.071&.090, supposedly they also had some 0.080 all of which might have applicability here. with the finished product having the dent resistance of mild approximately 2X a...

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fwiw they have a certifiable butt load of 025 in 36x72 sheets & 125 both sizes it seems to me that the 025 would be great for lamellar,scales,finger gauntlet lames etc. the 125 also was available in 24"X24"squares, & they had about20 in that size. which would be overkill for most h...

possible interest in aircraft aluminum?

any interest in raw wool?

Re: show me your shade...

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