I was hoping to make my 1st helm. However I can not weld very well and for the look I really want I was hopeful to find some assistance here.
I've thought about doing rivets and then hiding the rivets under the top fold as a separate piece, same for the bill. After reading a bunch on welding I know I do not have the skill necessary to weld this together to be able to hold up for long.
Is there anyplace I can order a welded top with the front bill also welded on?
The helm I plan to use is loosely based on this picture.
Hi there, Welcome to the AA. For your first Helm that one is a lofty goal unless you have alot of metal exp in other areas. Id try a Great helm of Pot helm with tabs on the lid first.
Lots of times you can just rivet things together instead of weld and the rivets still look nice. I think the visor would look nice riveted on but it might not be historicly acurate.
You can get helm tops at roughfromthehammer.com from Cet here on the AA.
