The Armour Archive

Padrig

Very nice. The step by step is awesome. Thank you vrey much for taking the time to do that and share with us.

I love the GI Joe Head by the way.

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Padrig

Halberds wrote:It's a TIG Pad....

Oups

*removes foot from mouth*

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Padrig

Thanks for the links Robert.

Hal, have you tried upping your wire speed a little to get rid of the ball thingies when you are Mig welding? I know I get some when wire speed is too low.

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Padrig

Hijack away Hal. No Problemo.

Insulation is two soft firebricks with a thin layer on refractory cement. Seems to work pretty good. Gotta play with the openings a little and torch placement. I'll post updates.

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Padrig

Maeglin, I tested it today with some 3/8 rod. I can get it orange close to straw. Sorry, not very good about the steel colors yet, just started. I will get more precise specs when I can. Destichado, I started with this torch to see if the forging but bites. I will upgrade if it does but this really ...

Padrig

I am sorry no offense but this is ugly beyond belief.

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Padrig

Ok, giant to ME! Thanks to Darren for the pics on his website. m http://www.armurerieduroi.com/pics/forge1.jpg http://www.armurerieduroi.com/pics/forge2.jpg All that is left is a door. Would this be overkill for this small a forge? Thanks for looking. Pad

Padrig

***READ THIS FIRST****

http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor/safety3/index.htm

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Padrig

You guys aint no fun!

Stop tryin gto bust my bubble. This anvil is real and I WANT ONE!.

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Padrig

I dont remember where I found this pic on the web but only one things comes to mind.
I WANT ONE!!!!

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Archie Zietman wrote:taigoo.com

Cool knives, thanks for sharing Archie!

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Doug Confere wrote:*Yes I do know. And Pad, you are a bastard

Thanks, I like you too Doug.

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Padrig

Hey! There you are! See, you photograph well! I, on the other hand, don't. Maybe one day I will post my pic....maybe. I posted pics of my kids on the off topic board. Does that count? Cat No I dont. That's the only pic of me that is viewable. I've been using it for 2 years now. I think that when pe...

Padrig

Thanks Jurgen, I'll look up those strips.

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Padrig

No problem, scroll down if you had it has been at least 1 hour since you ingested food, it aint pretty.

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Jim McCoin wrote:GREAT gear Cat, its been fun watching them progress. OK, I'll be the one to ask, are we going to get to see your smilling face?

Jim McCoin

How come nobody asked me that when I posted pics?

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Padrig

Cat wrote:At the risk of sounding stupid, what does "Vivat et Floreat" mean?

Ask Doug Confere, he knows a lot about this stuff.

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Padrig

Not bad for a first piece.

Kidding of course, very clean lines. You should have seen what I started with.

Thanks for sharing.

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Padrig

Nice work Cat, thanks for sharing.

But now you will find out how hard it is to photograph mirror finishes is.

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Padrig

Thanks, I would love to make friend with an electrician. Sadly I dont know any. I dont suppose you would like to come over? I've got beer.

Thanks again for your help.

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Padrig

I am surprised it took that long for the Zombie Virus to realize that he had picked a fight with the wrong ombre.

Glad you are ok Hal.

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Padrig

Thanks for the link Giovanni. I'll go see what they say about it.

And Sean, from what I found out so far, the whole "automatic" thing may be above my poor electrical skills. But I'll share whatever I find out just the same.

Thanks again.

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Padrig

I want to set up a ventilation system in my shop. Basically a fan to get rid of the dust of the buffer and belt sander as well as an exhaust fan for welding. I would like it to be set up so that the fan turns on when the power tool is used and also can be manually turned on for welding. I am clueles...

Padrig

Arent the keyways overkill. I made mines with 2 set screw and they hold on to the shaft just fine for buffing purposes.

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Padrig

Anybody know what is wrong with Hal?

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Padrig

What is wrong Hal?

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Padrig

I made a bicorn with 2" with 3/16" wall square tubing for the base and it is as solid as you need it to be. You would not know the difference. For smaller stakes I agree with the folks here.

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Padrig

Oh yeah. Cool idea my foot. Like I need an addiction like that.

Might as well file for divorce right now.

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Padrig

Working on a small two brick forge as we speak.

Thanks for sharing.

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Padrig

They look pretty thin to give any protection. I would cut straps for real...errr I mean steel armour.

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Halberds wrote:May you pound long and prosper....Hal

Sounds like an X-rated version of Star Trek Hal.

Hi Pat, dont be afraid to post more, it's fun.

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Padrig

Jim, colleges around here dont offer welding classes or even shop. It would have to be a trade school and this is not possible.

Hammerhand, email sent. Thanks.

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Padrig

Hammerhand, sorry I dont know why I did not reply to this?

I am not sure what you mean about testing my welds?

I am most un-skilled when it comes to welding. I never took any courses. Nothing I can take close enough to me.

I learn by trial and error.

Thanks again for your help.

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Padrig

Cat wrote:Thank you. Do you guys think that the design is at least historically plausible for the time that this type of shoulder defense would have been used?

Thanks again!
Cat

I dont think so myself but I am not a very good historian.

But most importantly, WHO CARES???? PWETY!!!!!!

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Padrig

David, there is about 24" from top to bottom. The belt is 2" large. I dont think you'd need 4". 2X72 belts seems to be the preferred for most applications, either armouring or knifemaking.

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My new Giant Forge! Pics

I dont need no stinking anvil stand!!!

Any ventilation/electrical pros around here?

My new Giant Forge! *Pics*

I dont need no stinking anvil stand!!!

Any ventilation/electrical pros around here?

My new Giant Forge! Pics