I've been thinking of making a pair myself. Can you post pictures with the knees?

Thanks everybody for the generous input! I've been a lurker here for a while and this is the first project I thought that was worth posting. Alcyoneus, I wouldn't have thought of shortening the wrist leather by myself. I was actually thinking of putting in more segments at the wrist area. I'll try s...

I wanted to use steel, but leather was handy so I made one. Range of motion is a bit limited so I'll have to improve that. Loosely based on the Thor z pattern in the archives.

I'm working my way up to making something like this helmet I saw in another thread here in the archive. But instead of using mesh, I plan to use perf steel. So the face plate is just for dishing practice.

Thanks, for all the great suggestions. I'm working with 16ga perf plate with 3/16 holes. The plate looks a lot like mephit's pictures (which were lovely, by the way). A U shaped plate attached to a mask. I don't have easy access to welding equipment so I figured rolling might be a better alternative...

Can rolling perforated steel be done? Should it be done? I'm working on a Fencing mask project and I'm thinking about the edges of the perforated steel. I've seen people use some kind of tape or cloth to cove up the edges. I just wanted to know if anyone has ever tried this.

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I looked at the label again and it had "DRY CHEMICALS" written on the side. The pressure gauge says empty and I've been pressing the lever on the side of that extinguisher and nothing's happening. I'm going to go with the suggestion of maybe taking it to the manuf...

from what I remember there was some kind of powder when I used it. I'll see if there are any markings left on it, and if I can get a picture. It's kind of rusty tho...

I'm half-tempted to just bash the valve end with a hammer.

I have a used fire extinguisher tank at home. I'm planning on turing it into a dishing bowl. The problem is that the valves and such are still firmly attached to it. I've noted the weight and it feels just slightly lighter than the unused fire extinguisher at work. How do I go about this? I'm kind o...

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking of making a corinthian myself and you made a lovely example.

What kind of padding was used? any pics of the inside?

Thanks so much for sharing.

Yes, yes. I have to agree! tell us something of how you made it. Was it raised from a single piece? Is it several pieces welded together? Is it stainless, brass or something else? Was the metal chemichaly treated to look a little on the bronze side? Good God man! do not dangle eye candy in front of ...

I have been working on a pattern for one and making one of these for a while now. Two pieces...I can take pics when I find my camera. Raising the top as one piece and welding it to the second plate, which wraps from front to back. Pics would be a lot of help! I did a couple of dry-runs trying to co...

I'm thinking of starting a project making corinthians. All I can do is cold raising and will probably use 16 gauge galvanized sheetssince it's most acceible. (I'll just get rid of the galvy) I'm thinking of making it out of one solid piece but I'm thinking twice about it. I've only experience with l...

Read a one page article about it in military haritage mgazine. It was supposedly used by men interspersed in a pike formation. Discribed as a basebalbat with a spiked steel cap, it was supposedly used to knock down cavalry that got pased the pikes and use the point to puch through the armor of downe...

wooden spears, without any metal points, were used in other parts of the world where metal was scarce. In my country, The Philippines, fire hardened bamboo and hard wood poles were used as javelins. Spanish accounts mentioned that bamboo javelins were thrown at them. In at least one incident it kill...

I think this topic was in the archive a while back but i can't seem to find it. Any form of direction will be much appreciated. Anyway, I have come across a 1.25 inch by .25 inch aluminum bar. I wanted to make a replica sword out of it for practice. Does anybody here have any experience in cold forg...

Using spring steel in making swords is probably the best way to go about it if you're starting out. I used to make tool knives out of spring steel. The best made ones took some serious abuse. Unfortunately, one does have to heat the metal since spring steel is bent the wrong way. It's not as complic...

Thank you for the reply Lady Seyc, this has been very useful.

I'm currently making sets for young women whose sizes range from B to D, using hardened leather. Any suggestions on how to have the proper fit?

Suggestions on how to strap it on would be much appreciated.

Perfect rectangle? if you're lucky its part of the leaf springs of the car, that'll make a pretty good knife. I once made a tool knife out of leaf spring and it could punch holes into16-14ga mild steel without going dull.

I'm a beginner and I'm making a breast plate for some of my female friends. I'll be using hardened leather. What are the pro's and cons of the mono boob when it comes to mobility of the arms? I've read the arguements about piercing but how about mobility? is there any effect at all? I noticed that m...

So the main reason is that a lot of two handed weapons were used which made shield use impractical. One question that comes to mind is, how often were groups of swords on foot used? I can easily imagine spearmen and archers not using shields but swordsmen on foot? Maybe I just lack imagination, but ...

I just posted something on the other forum about weapons and somebody told me that fighting in a melee without shields on your side is a losing propositon. In other words, shields are an absolute necessity. He does seem to have a valid point. So my query is, especially for those with jap personas, w...

wait, what is rosin normaly used for? we might call it differently here in the Philippines. The only rosin I know is the one used in violins but I don't think that's it. detailed description of the use will be amuch ppreciated. Surf board resin might be easier, but will be hell on my budget I think....

I've been using candle wax on my leather stuff and they're turning out as hard as wood. Unfortunately that's not what I want. Something softer to absorb the blows a bit better because the whole thing just impacts against my arm. Due to my geographic location, parafin and bees wax is out of the quest...