Elbow pattern

Samuel · Post by **Samuel** » Fri Jul 13, 2001 7:12 pm

[img]http://www.bobhurley.net/samuel/elbow_with_rondel.jpg[/img]

I just sent the pattern to galon. ( got the scanner working.)

its a nice simple pattern for 1340-1370's kits with the roundel look. those without a welder may be able to rivet a strip of steel between the halves and make it work. Im testing that option this weekend. the brass is cut with a jewelers saw and the design is spray glued paper onto the brass then cut out. mucho easy. the etching is from ferric Chloride a la radio shack. people with big arms may want to extend the sides a bit or enlarge the entire thing since these are designed to cover 3/4 of my elbow leaving the fold exposed and only protected slightly with the roundel. Enjoy or not.

Gundo · Post by **Gundo** » Fri Jul 13, 2001 9:21 pm

I like those, Sam. Nice work, especially the etching and cutwork.

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Pathfinder · Post by **Pathfinder** » Fri Jul 13, 2001 11:21 pm

WOW! Those rondels are sweet! Nice work.
Couple of questions
What does a jewelers saw look like?Is it like a coping saw?I want one.

Why make the cop out of two halves welded together?I've dished elbows that deep out of 14 ga..

Armourkris · Post by **Armourkris** » Fri Jul 13, 2001 11:47 pm

A jewlers saw is exactly like a copeing saw, only finer(the blades remind me of the hairs on my head)

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Samuel · Post by **Samuel** » Sat Jul 14, 2001 12:58 am

these are 16 guage. and chances are after dishing 14 that deep so is the center of those elbows:-)

streching steel thins it. welding halves together is not only easier but is allows the thickness to stay relatively the same.

I use no4 and no 5 blades for 16 guage brass on the Jeweler saw. the average saw is failry cheap but you wan the one that has the adjustible depth so you can use broke blades on fine work.

Pathfinder · Post by **Pathfinder** » Sat Jul 14, 2001 6:09 am

Thats why I started with 14 ga.

George · Post by **George** » Mon Jul 16, 2001 9:00 am

Nice work! Glad to here you got the scanner working, could you post the breast plate pattern if possible. I'm still having a problem with my own pattern.