The Armour Archive

sha-ul

I am just beginning to attempt raising and I seem to have a difficulty finding the "sweet spot" where you can get the metal to move without launching you off hand, but practice, practice. On an unrelated note, would you mind if I were to take the raising video to the local blacksmith group...

sha-ul

the fractures are really localized so I'm not sure if it is more of a "manufacturing" defect in the steel itself or not. This actually sounds like a good subject for a expanded thread..... http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/RaisingBascinetstressm...

sha-ul

congratulations on your elevation, what is your specialty?

sha-ul

caution: approaching http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/smilies/thread20jacked.gif Patrick, I just got your raising the sallet video & wondered what the B.A.B (big ass ball) was you were using in the first few courses. It looked about 8" in diameter and heavy enough to ...

sha-ul

sha-ul, I don't know who the fighter in that pic is receiving the blow, but HE disagrees with your assessment that the shot was excessive. An excessive shot still would have been a good shot. The fighter did not take the shot. I feel you owe my Duke an apology Sir. sorry taking so long getting back...

sha-ul

So what is SCA excessive? I have never been hit with what I consider excesive. ...... I have been hit were I saw sparks in my vision. I have been hit where my ribs hurt for a week after but.... I HAVE NEVER BEEN HIT EXCESSIVE in my opinion. I want to know I was hit. If I have had enough I will leav...

sha-ul

Label/Receipt Number: 0307 3330 0001 4014 2270 Detailed Results: Bullet Arrival at Unit, March 20, 2008, 8:03 am, SANDY, UT 84070 Bullet Processed, March 20, 2008, 3:32 am, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84199 Bullet Acceptance, March 18, 2008, 6:03 pm, WICHITA, KS 67276 this should be in your hands soon if no...

sha-ul

It has become painfully obvious that many archivers have WAYYYYYYYYYYYY too much time on their hands...

sha-ul

So sorry to hear this cat,(thinking dry thoughts)
btw if you have any phone jacks that might have been wet, inspect them for water damage. if you have Inline service,we can repair them at no charge.

sha-ul

JP, do you know if this is legal in Calontir? (I do not think so but am not sure) According to your ABC's that's a solid nope.. gotta have that crummy 1/2 progressive mush on there. it has been said that clackers are legal, provided they have the required give. but could one use split construction,...

sha-ul

You rock, JP! Is there someone in Glen Abhenn we have to bribe to make this happen? I'm willing to sacrifice a keg of cider for the cause. Yup, his name is Padruig. He's on tap to be the next KEM of Glenn Abhenn. Asoph is on tap for us, and HRM Thorsten is on tap for Trimaris. Unfortunately all thr...

sha-ul

I also should have mentioned that I have saved all of these& about 700 other photos to this album
http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s294 ... %20armour/

sha-ul

here are some of those huge/ginormous photos brought down to a manageable size. now if durasteel would replace his links with these and hit return after the img code for the skull face burg it might be almost readable http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/historical%20armour/s50006...

sha-ul

. . Information Overload.... Information Overload... Does not Compute./**^^@! WTF: [img]http://www.czernysonline.com/images/oggetti/G26746.jpg[/img] . . . . . Ctl Alt Help. . . . . . Ps: Thanks for the pics. If you have a copy of Tobias Capwell's "the real fighting stuff" there is a pictu...

sha-ul

oh for those interested, I visited with the machinist at the blacksmith group& if you want to build your own burner off of this design and need the bushing for the inlet end, he will make them for a $20 donation to the blacksmithing club. this is the piece that the mig tip threads into,as well a...

sha-ul

Bottom blast tends to have crud drop down into the burner...not good Top Blast: make sure you do not recycled the exaust back into the burner as it ups CO producing big time! Frame didn't bother me as much as possible hose exposure to hot gasses rising from the burner. Propane is a heck of a lot sa...

sha-ul

Maeryk wrote:Glasses,aren't period.(heavy snippage)

aren't period for who?

there are benefits to being in the 16C Illuminatti

sha-ul

I think the Eric Thing is the Tits. Bravo. Looks like you are making two forges. Yes? If I may add: Your frame is a pussy. We are dealing with some serious pressurized flammable gasses. No? Construct accordingly. Yes sound engineering judgment. I only blew my self up twice. I do not wish for the 3r...

sha-ul

for oxy/mapp propane:
http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/weldi ... 00QFF.html

for oxy/act:
http://store.weldingdepot.com/cgi/weldi ... 00QFY.html

thanks for the tip Guiles!!

sha-ul

Is the burner pointing down the length or tangential from the side? Tangential to get a swirl effect is better for getting a more uniform temperature. currently my burner is pointed straight down, as I was trying to make a sheet metal forge somewhat like Eric Thing's http://i155.photobucket.com/alb...

sha-ul

Giles de Bois Guilbert wrote:Gas savers for less than 60 bucks can be had at welding depot.com I am really happy with mine.

link please!!!!!

when I called my local welding supply asking for a gas saver for the oxy/act they said ~$300

on mine I hope to have a small pilot light& put a ball valve on the main burner

sha-ul

Uryen wrote:Very nice. What is the brown goo in the pot you are hammering in to?

that would be pine pitch, a byproduct from cooking wood down to make charcoal, it provides support that is resilient, yet yields predictably.
it is actually greenish in color, but is slightly scorched from the propane torch.

sha-ul

here are a few pictures of the repousse as my first a&s entry http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/repousse/hibernatusas1.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/repousse/hibernatusas3.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/repousse/hib...

sha-ul

that would make for a very interesting list.
full time /part time / hobbyist
what part helm/limb/gauntlet
what period
main materials leather/steel/exotics(titanium etc)
where are they located state/ country/ continent
price range economy/ general/ custom/ first-born/ sultan of Dubai

sha-ul

juan wrote:Good frickin' Lord, and you guys complain about California?

the problem being, many in California want it to look like Australia's model.

I'll stop there before this goes to political.

sha-ul

that is so absurd that it just boggles the mind

would it do any good to contact the local news paper or other media outlet?
maybe shedding some light on this nonsense might gin up enough outrage to change the legislative situation, at least it is still legal to wish......

sha-ul

I started on these before the great rewind. this is my very first project, bear mk1 http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/repousse/000_0014.jpg if you look you can see where I blew through the ears http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/repousse/000_0017.jpg since ...

sha-ul

these look very nice, If I hadn't just finished making my own I might jump on these

oh btw

sha-ul

now if you good gentles could tell me what would be appropriate for someone in the mid 16th century? what sword&hilt?
skilled craftsman,owner of small estate ~80 acres of land & a few cattle

sha-ul

now this I like!!

http://www.twojs.me.uk/Images/sword%20hangers/6slide.JPG

sha-ul

this is the mk1 can for the forge http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_2013.jpg length http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_2010.jpg width http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%...

sha-ul

slide throttle/choke http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_2002.jpg the flare, this little piece is rather important, as it makes a huge difference in how well this thing runs http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/10...

sha-ul

Best of luck on your forge Sha-ulâ€¦ and we look forward to more pics. Hal ok here are some pics this is not my burner design, I stole it from the local blacksmith group. burner components http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_1999.jpg here is the venturi...

sha-ul

Just how "big" is it? For those of us that don't know. here are a few pics for reference. the coffee can is a standard "large" from the grocery. this is the harbor freight b-1 http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/100_1993.jpg same coffee ...

sha-ul

G'Day Has your B3 got the screw down holding system near the blades which supports the metal being cut? If so I would suggest you tape a bit of gaffa tape on the screw down head which contacts the metal so it does not scratch the metal. Enjoy. Cheers Everard after you mentioned the hold down, I too...

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