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Hi, I'm currently using 10-12 ounze leather with 16 gauge on the inside. I have read that some people feel this is too much. I wanted leather and not cloth and I wanted it thick enough so it would not tear out plates and rivets. I bought a whole side when I purchased my leather and this allowed me t...

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Hi Joe, I'm new to armouring also, however I had alot of people help me when I asked, so now I'm just passing along the help to you! It looks like from your pics that you have the right idea. I also use a Garland rawhide 3.5 lb hammer into a dishing form from the bottom of cylinder type tank. The ra...

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WOW, great job! I'm new to armouring so this post may not mean much to you, however I still wanted to let you know that it looks GREAT. You give me inspiration. I hope with time and effort my work will look as great as that. I can see I have a long way to go...lol! Super job!

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Freiman, and Mad Matt, thanks for the tips. I'm not sure if I would consider it lazy man's armour or not...lol! It looks like alot of work to me, in getting all the definition done right. Maybe I'm wrong as I have never built one before. I think they look great. Any way maybe a project for the futur...

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Hello, just wondering if anyone has tried a muscled chest piece? If so, what is the best way to make the muscle look in the armour. I know this is a broad topic, however I have not found much info on this piece of armour. What problems did you run into during making it and just any other tip or tips...

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Hello and welcome! I'm kinda new also and the people here are all great and very helpful. The other posts have already given you the info on your basic tools. Great first project is a set of pauldrons! Good luck and welcome!

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Hi, great looking lorica. Very nice work. I'm curious, is there any arm restriction of movement with the shoulder pieces, such as throwing a standard sword stike over your opponents shield to his head. How did you do the articulation? Any hints or tips you could give us on the construction? Once aga...

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FANTASTIC LOOKING!!! The thought, time, planning, effort, that you have put into your kit certainly show. Congrats! Congrat!. A MIGHTY HOOBA to you! That helm is certainly on my wish list for this year!
Way to go!

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Hey...Looks great to me! Very nice job. What more can I say other than way to go!!!

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Hi Arland and Aelric, thanks for the comments..makes me feel better about using mine. That is the second time I've been told to try rolling the edge...soooo....I guess I will follow your advice. Thanks again.

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Hi...I said thanks on the other posting but I will say thanks to you once again. I have down loaded the essay and will go thru it this weekend. From first glance, it sounds like just what I've been looking for. See ya, and Thank You!

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Hi everyone! Just looking for comments if you think a baskethilt made out of 16ga. dished cold mild steel will hold up under SCA combat. The pattern I used was Craig Nadler's off from his projects pages. I have re-enforced it on the front where the rattan comes into the basket, and on the back where...

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Hey JT, thanks for getting the plans converted and posted so fast.

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I will be looking forward to those plans!! Thank you for taking the time to get them to us. I hope sometime I might be able to help you. Thanks again!

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Congrats on the new armour. You must be on cloud nine dreaming of the battles to come while wearing your armour. When you can, I'm sure most of us would love to see a pic of you wearing your new armour. Once again congrats and the new armour looks fantastic.

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Aye, I'd be another that would be interested. Thanks in advance.

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Richard, Thanks for the detailed info on the construction of your coat. I don't have a coat yet so it is one of my upcoming projects. If you don't mind I will print off a copy so when I get ready to make my coat I can kinda use your directions to guide me along. Again it looks great and I hope mine ...

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Wrong answer annoying....YOU ARE THE WEAKEST LINK....GOODBYE!

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I tried the rr spikes....but it was alot of work trying to pry them out of the rr ties.

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Sasha, just a thought, seven inch shaft lenght might be a good idea....just to be on the safe side!!! LOL!

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Hello Scott and welcome! I'm kinda new also, however like you I use to stop in and read the posts while I was reading Brian's book and getting together some of the tools I needed. Everyone here as been a great help and I'm sure you will enjoy it here. Welcome aboard!

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Depth of Mind, thanks alot for the info. I was not sure if it was the number of posts or length of time. Now I'm one more closer! LOL....thanks again.

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Just wondering when a new member is considered an active member??

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Hello Richard, WOW great looking coat. Fantastic job. I like the idea of lacing. I'm curious...how did you get the fit so good. Did you use a pattern or just take your own measurements and lay a pattern out. If so, how did you go about it and/or what referances did you use. Once again..Great job. Si...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dalewyn: I've seen these cracks appear at stress points, like where the wing on an elbow meets the rest of the cop. I try to have curves at all these places, angles concentr...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Signo: Thank you for your suggestion! Reading how you resolved the problem, my mind goes to wooden barrel, where if there are some veins in the wood, where liquid exit,they mak...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by losthelm: sounds like it needs to be annealed before continuing work. drilling out the crack works well after all that how they patch the cracks in auto glass. if you want y...

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Hello Everyone and Happy New Year to all of you! While I was working on a project this evening I noticed a small crack starting in the metal face plate that I was working on. I had already cut it out, cleaned the edges, dished it and had done some forming when I noticed the crack. Not wanting to thr...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by johnvaughan0: I am a 14 year old and I was wondering if you guys and girls think that its a good idea to start out early maling armour. I just sold my dogs last litter and I...

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Hi! What kind of armour are you looking for? Will you be fighting in it, has in SCA type of fighting? Are you looking for an entire harness or just certain pieces. Do you need a Helm, sword, etc, etc! Are you looking for just the basic starter type to get you going at fighter practice? There are man...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Depths_of_Mind: A swift kick in the jimmy. But , I did get the go-ahead to upgrade my arm's and leg's. So not a total loss < grin >. Now just have to find someone with decen...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Reinhard: Titanium drill bits! WOO HOO! (Thanks Santa) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hi....your a lucky guy...my drill bits are getting alittle dull! Been working on a Spange...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Destichado: Santa brought me a good old model 1894 slab-side lever action in .44 Remington Magnum. I will take on all comers in groups of ten. http://www.armourarchive.org/u...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by toweyb: A Harbor Freight B-1 clone! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Wow thats great! Its on my list but could be awhile before I get one. I'm still cutting the metal with a jigsaw. I'...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Evil: My first work place http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey Evil....way to go...glad to hear that. What is going to be your first or next ...

Muscled chest armour?

16 ga. baskethilt...will it hold up?

When are you considered Active member?

Crack in metal?