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mrks

I use grey scotchbrite floor pads and black polish to satin stainless on my big buffer. looks great.

and yes you are right msot cant tell the difference if the stainless is maintained.

mrks

hi all

did anyone copy the whole spear calling thing before he became SEM. where he basically admits its a done deal before he even stepped up?

I would love to have a transcript of that.

he edited his reply before I saved it. now when something is posted here i grab it and save it.

mrks

mrks

I had a bad experience with waterjet cutting.

make sure you get a written bid.

mrks

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dammit.

please email your story ewan.

mrks @sirmrks@hotmail.com

mrks

hi there

I strongly advise you to practice missing and releasing the blow... after you heal so it wont happen again. if you know your going to miss ease off the blow.

sorry I cant help you heal except saydont fight exercise it and wait for it to heal.

best of luck.

mrks

wow

very beautiful work.

mrks

I should be going to the thurs backyard practice.

unless I am to beat up from weds night.

will let you know.

mrks

here is a pic of a stainless weld using tri-mix...

[img]http://tiarmour.com/weld%20for%20archive.jpg[/img]

mrks

hi there

as far as I know its happening. the site may be moving though? I am not sure at the moment

will inquire next time I am at aveloc's NON-sca practice.

here are some presonal pics from ragnaroc1 the year before... last year I was so sick.

http://tiarmour.com/gallery%20ragnaroc_1.htm

mrks

I pay the price for protection probably 15 to 20 percent efficiency compared to street clothing but I try for as little hinderance as possible. I might look ok but I am really after the high value protection full plate offers me. ya I am sca but I can take a hell of a beating and deliver one back. w...

mrks

[img]http://tiarmour.com/mrks%20and%20luther'.jpg[/img]

I am on the right. my squire brother luther is on the left.

mrks

and that is part of why the attitude within the SCA marshalette is like it is. " We cant let you do that because it MIGHT be dangerous. And so many fun things are banned or not allowed by the marshals decision." have you considered the guy on fire might have rehearsed and practiced being on fire. he...

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sirmrks Boba Fett? Boba Fett? WHERE? Nice looking suit! Maeryk just for that I am going to add a pair of angled pieces to the square jaw opening of the helm so it will taper to a point. lol have a new closed helm derivative in the making. so that look is going away soon. at least you dont think I l...

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over ten years ago:

<img src="http://tiarmour.com/mrks%20first%20work.jpg" width=512 height=384>

http://tiarmour.com/gallery%20my%20first%20work.htm

(Edit - shrunk photo display... jt)

sorry jt didnt realize it was so big. will try to be more careful

mrks

mrks

[img]http://tiarmour.com/current%20armour%209%2003%2003.jpeg[/img]

[img]http://tiarmour.com/my%20kit%20small.jpg[/img]

mrks

hi

can you weight the two swords. best way to tell as the balance is different.

I have found that 1/8 of a pound makes a big difference if the weight is in the blade.

my tourney stick is 2 3/8ths Lb and my thrud stick is 2 7/8ths Lb

mrks

I have 14ga stainless bosses at 1lb and their bombproof.

not seen or heard of may spring bosses on here...

most likely because the spring builders are in such high demand for other more profitable items.

best wishes in your hunt.

mrks

thanks for that bit of history gaston

well written.

mrks

hi there figure a 3 feet to a pound with head weight factored in. 9ft was 3 lbs 12ft was 4 lbs and a little bit. head difference I think. both heads were super lightweight foam. the extra weight and length in a 12 really makes a difference in power deliverance. was somewhere around 40 percent higher...

mrks

dead for me too

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mrks

alum would be much heavier durable and more protectice than a plastic hocky helmet.

.080 should work very well for youth helmets.

mrks

check your pms.

will probably have one this thurs.

check the secret forums.

also Lord Ogier is having an armour in oregon. I will be on the cook islands for two weeks about then...

mrks

are you working in a bank vault? or maybe a sealed basement. I found it easiest and best to use a house attic fan and vent it out the side of my shop. I have quite a bit of ventilation equipment and use it almost every day. if nothing else just to refresh the air in the shop every so often. search t...

mrks

welcome back john

hope the smithing experience went well for you.

I might have an open shop night next week.

mrks

mrks

a carbide nylex wheel from home depot does a pretty good job of creating a brushed finish that looks a bit like mild.

my mild steel helm has been polished so much overy time that most think its stainless.

http://tiarmour.com/mills%20helm%20and%20mine%203.jpg

which is which?

mrks

very cool suit thanks for sharing.

mrks

hi there

here is a short essay on it... http://tiarmour.com/Hanging%20legs.htm

way late on this thread..

mrks

mrks

put some art work on it and it will just be seen as a background.

the above post about it being worn as a symbol is absolutely correct. I have seen a few guys with green (accented) kits and had no thoughts about any denoted station.

mrks

mrks

I gifted sir guntar with those as an inspiration to fight crown in early 03. I would be interested to know your opinion of how they are holding up??? the large set went to sir sven in caid. they are not wide but very tall cuise wise. the largest set of knees width wise.. fit two gatorade bottles ins...

mrks

14 ga mild?

will go check how large a hole?

I use a 16 on 12 ga ss.

a #seven exploded on 14 ga Ti but I was abusing it.

I have three left.

an eight will do it for sure.

mrks

I prefer ebay.com

a number seven is perfect

mrks

the soft gummy black exercise mat/pad at big 5 sports stores is fantastic.

think its harbinger brand?

go here for a few pics and words about helm padding and strapping: http://tiarmour.com/help_strapping_your_new.htm

mrks

mrks

hi there upgraded my hard drive and shorted out my mother board then had router issues so wasnt on the net for a few dyas. did you send me email to sirmrks@hotmail.com and is your name john? if so will write you tonight if not then I havent received any email there will also check the tiarmour site....

mrks

available here: m a sample from the current rule set. they will be ammended in jan. currently there are many grey areas that are confusing to those who want to be confused.... Tournament Divisions: Tournament divisions shall normally be divided into age categories that enhance fun. Junior Boffer: 4-...

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antirs youth groups are starting to BLOOM... a type of piping called pex available at home depot is shatterproof and allows full speed full contact jr combat. their rules mirror the heavies and are even a bit better in some instances. sorry have to pullt h pictures they are hotlinked to another pers...