The Armour Archive

GuntherofOrkney

this is a very fine helmet,i would wear it and i am picky hehe. there however was some confusion which i wish i could help him with but i was just an employee of west coast armouries when he bought this helmet and did everything i could to get this issue fixed with him. he remembers it differently t...

GuntherofOrkney

too much work for only $150,should be at least $250

GuntherofOrkney

thanks guys

GuntherofOrkney

Thanks for the words Yojimbo. I trained with brand when i first started armouring and recently worked with him,he have similar taste in armor and make stuff alot alike. what are you lookin to get?

GuntherofOrkney

I am up and running again,some people just know me from here or my facebook which is Jim Shepard or my actually business name of Western Ironworks Armoury https://www.facebook.com/WesternIronworksArmory for now the .com is being worked on.

GuntherofOrkney

Well I wonder what the difference in weight is between 6061 t6 alum and abs plastic is,then figure how much thicker the plastic has to be to be equql in strength of the aluminum. If its a significant difference then its worth using plastic. Also plastic might be a lot easier for your average person ...

GuntherofOrkney

so its a 10lb spool of wire right,how much in trade are you lookin to get for it ?

GuntherofOrkney

the greaves i make and wear dont need to wear anything but the greaves and padding because the knee is hinged and covers the sides really well also.

GuntherofOrkney

Ice has them in stock i believe.

http://store.fastcommerce.com/icefalcon ... 727-p.html

GuntherofOrkney

i am a professional armourer and i could use a tablet like that. how much $ value in trade are you lookin for and what are your priorities for gear.

GuntherofOrkney

oh wayno has someone helping,good for him.

GuntherofOrkney

i got a 1.5hp motor from him and its awesome,i am using it as a buffer right now and its nice to have a buff i cant slow down.

GuntherofOrkney

what style are you looking for. I do 3 types of metal demis. 1 piece hourglass. wisby style set with a separate thumb plate and splinted cuff. also a simple 3 piece basic demi. the prices on these would vary on how much shaping and detail work.

GuntherofOrkney

What are you saying Uryen? please explain because I see a whole lot of insults.

GuntherofOrkney

some of the big reasons why the spring steel is failing is because the owners believe they can use thinner metal then instead of denting it will crack and tear. i would not even suggest goin thinner then 12ga for the top no matter what material.

GuntherofOrkney

http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-buffer-40668.html this would work,there is even a $49 one too.

GuntherofOrkney

florida one is already gone.

GuntherofOrkney

yeah i am in a sort of dead zone,i will keep looking and talking to people. i like teaching and could use the help.

GuntherofOrkney

cleaning up isnt a priority when i am teaching people,the faster i can get them to be able to actually help produce the better.

GuntherofOrkney

I am no longer involved with brand armoury,i was only with him for a few monthes because personal reasons and i needed to make money. wish i could help but while i was there i know a back order every couple weeks were goin out.

GuntherofOrkney

yeah i have had 3 apprentices and they all go through the commitment tests hehe. i also had years of restaurant manage experience.

GuntherofOrkney

I would say number 3. the 3 lame design will give it better protection and the thumb looks good and easy to make. please dont use 16ga hot rolled,make is cold rolled,a good portion of the sca hot rolled would be fine but other cold rolled would barely be fine.

GuntherofOrkney

for a hammer for dishing the hammer that Halberds here on the archive sells is great. its a steel ball with a shaft welded to it then a handle welded off that shaft,very simple but very effective. I great way to smooth out you pieces is dishing with as big of a ball as you can fit inside it. http://...

GuntherofOrkney

take a peicce of plate steel thats about 6inches around and half inch thick and heat it to yellow hot (the hotter the better) and dish it into your dishing form which will mess up a wood dishing form but you wont need it anymore. if you dont have a welder just set this dish into your wood form and d...

GuntherofOrkney

I like to teach and could use the help so I am looking for an Apprentice for my armoury in Palmdale CA. i am just now moving into the shop and will start working soon and could use some help. my apprentices get to learn how to make armor while they work for me and they get the chance to make their o...

GuntherofOrkney

I like to teach and could use the help so I am looking for an Apprentice for my armoury in Palmdale CA. i am just now moving into the shop and will start working soon and could use some help. my apprentices get to learn how to make armor while they work for me and they get the chance to make their o...

GuntherofOrkney

Ok first of all I didn't make those elbows hehe. Anyways are you looking for the dished/tulip shaped vambrace? Also did you want articulated elbows and if so what about the rebrace? For material I can do 6061 t 6 alum in 0.100 thick. I can also do 410 spring stainless which will be very light and st...

GuntherofOrkney

I will need to know what type of arms,is it splinted or plate vambraces,what kind of elbow and rebrace and then what kind of materials.

GuntherofOrkney

right now i cant guarantee a turnaround time as i am just now moving into my shop.

for the muscled breastplates they start at $400 for mild steel,$500 for stainless or alum and $900 for spring steel or spring stainless,add $100 for polishing or they come with a satin finish.

GuntherofOrkney

I secured a professional shop location and now i am getting rdy to move in but i need some more money for moving expenses and some new equipment so i can get started. I would like to make a muscled breastplate in spring stainless but I will take one whatever you want. http://i241.photobucket.com/alb...

GuntherofOrkney

i think you are on the right track,the ocular seems angled out too far and the face seems very long but i think it looks very good.

GuntherofOrkney

if its a good quality product at a good price there is a market for it.

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I have a set of 18ga spring stainless(301) splinted vambraces with some good thin brown leather and riveted on with stainless rivets. these vambraces are light and strong and are 8.5inches long by 7inches at the wrist and 11.5 at widest. I am asling $150 for this set plus shipping. I can also add 20...

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