The Armour Archive

sha-ul

I really have to question the usefulness of such an item... I mean even if you're going to use it to pick up chicks at a ren faire, it doesn't seem like something that'd get a very positive response... http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee26/mapexman115/Armour%202%2027%2008/Chainmail_Condom.jpg It ...

sha-ul

Yep, you just get the first thought out of your head now and get serious. I'd like to try and find someone who might be able to get Grinding Balls. They are used in the nmining industry, and come recommended as a good thing to make ball stakes out of. I know they are sold in Australia, but the comp...

sha-ul

can you get some more pictures& some that are closer up?

sha-ul

Sir Mihangel wrote:The one Richard of Knotwolf Armory made for me is removable, I can try and get some pics on the way it attaches for you if your interested.

pictures are always good

Adam, I like the idea of a tab on the rear

hmmmm
what size bolt do you prefer?

sha-ul

Hal I sent you an email on a different matter.

sha-ul

I am working on a kettle helm that I want to make the grill detachable,& the skirt removable as well. what SAFE methods have you found for attaching the grill,& how big of bolts should I use to attach the skirt to the brim with? 1/4-20 X4? 5/16-X16? my thoughts were to take some 3/4" ro...

sha-ul

well done!

sha-ul

mmmmmmm Pembroke... in all it's Greenwich goodness

sha-ul

WinterTreeCrafts wrote:Heres mine, just made of some angle iron and tube stock arc welded together.
Next one will be wider and have casters

nice.
how stable is it?

sha-ul

leather strap & buckle?

sha-ul

I finally had a chance to upload a few pics, there are still some in the mht format that I am working on. http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/DSCN1153-1.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/forum%20source%20pics/ForgePictures023.jpg ht...

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Ugo wrote:Holy crap! lots o' pics! Thanks

I saved most of those because I need to build a hammer& tong rack,& was looking for ideas.

I did say the email was rather large

sha-ul

Halberds wrote:Thanks for the email hammer rack Sha-ul.

Bunch of nice hammers too.

I thought you might like the Ideas

sha-ul

Ugo wrote:Pics or it didn't happen!!!

Email sent

sha-ul

Arcane Barrette wrote:Sha-ul, I do not have a torch. I will try grinding into the surface a little way and then drill from there. Thanks for the advice.

the industrial chrome was chosen for it's wear resistance, so be prepared to grind a while

sha-ul

I sent the email to Estaban, & a couple others who I thought might find it of interest, I hope they don't mind if anyone else wants the rather large email , you can find my email address listed under the YIM tab at the bottom of my posts. please put hammer rack in the subject line. edit, I'm not...

sha-ul

[quote="Arcane Barrette"]Hello All, I have finally decided to try raising. It is probably a little advanced for me, but I want to give it a go. A few years ago I went to a hydraulic repair shop and asked if they had a shaft from a broken cylinder that they could give to me. The one they se...

sha-ul

there was a couple of good how-to articles over at iforgeiron, but there site is partly down for an upgrade. I saved one as a mht file, email me& I will send it to you

sha-ul

dayum

sha-ul

Benedek wrote:Are you getting rid of the system itself as well? or just the games.?

sha-ul

That's kinda what I thought. But as a wordsmith, I'm curious about . . . well, where it comes from. How does the name of a baseball infielder transmute into such a meaning? one pitches, the other catches, I think it originated as a way to describe who was in what position in a way that was safe for...

sha-ul

AaronT wrote:Hold on now, does he ride a Harley?

I rode with a few guys one night in Tyler or at or around Lake Palestine, but was lit so I dion't remember the exact location.

But he has one arm and looks like him.

James lives around St Louis. Mo.

sha-ul

Donal Mac Ruiseart wrote:
Wolf wrote:if i didn't know your wife I'd sware you were a catcher

Will someone please 'splain that expression to this old fart?

Ghey.

sha-ul

Email sent.

the page was a blueprint at iforgeiron.com, but their site has been going through updates & all is not online currently.

sha-ul

I have one that I bought here. make me an offer if interested.

sha-ul

Vermillion wrote:Not that it is as nice as the grizzly, but Kalamazoo makes a 1" x 48" vertical belt grinder for about $200.

You can get one at use-enco.com right now with free shipping

got a link?

sha-ul

Andrew Bodley wrote:Here is a full body at the Thackery Medical museum in Leeds. There are also a couple of arms/hands. This is thought to be 16/17th century from memory.

http://www.thackraymuseum.org/frontiers-of-surgery.html

1st generation terminator?

sha-ul

One aspect to be aware of is that if you have to use a death grip to control your hammer you are *very* much more prone to RSI injuries both due to more stress on the muscles and to more shock being transferred into your arm. Hence the suggestions to rough up handles so you can get a good grip very...

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Isenbrant Blackaert wrote:Shu'ul, I know what they look like. Please don't insult my intelligence.

What I meant was how they worked on the doublet. I can't picture that.

Are you always rude to someone who tries to help?

sha-ul

Isenbrant Blackaert wrote:what do you mean hook and eyes? Trying to picture it in my mind but it fails me.

I found it here with a quick yahoo search
http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/store/ ... gingerkits

sha-ul

those are pretty snazzy Your Grace

sha-ul

Murdock wrote:Probly just going to have to refund Sha-ul's $$$.

I still have no size 13 block shoes in.
And he's waited too long.

do you have anything of equal value?

sha-ul

Glaukos the Athenian wrote:Someone buy that Kukri, it is a steal.

Glaukos.

Would love to, but no mon, no fun

sha-ul

Halberds wrote:That is cool...

I wanna see the video.
Perhaps some nice light weight stainless steel sabatons?

Jolly well done PB.
I lift my visor.

Hal

I have no doubts you are just the man for that job

I know you could start your own line of high heel sabatons for the Texas 2step market

Re: Fantasy Armor?

Re: Australian Grinding Balls?

removable grill kettles, attachment question.

Re: T-stake Help Please.