Gauntlet help

Edvard · Post by **Edvard** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 11:39 pm

Has anybody out there made the gauntlets from the archive patterns (by unknown)? If so did it work well I need to throw a set together and making gauntlets patterns gives me a head ach. I have not made a set in over 7 years any help would be appreciated

Thanks
Edvard

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[This message has been edited by Edvard (edited 10-22-2003).]

ArtemisGreen · Post by **ArtemisGreen** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 3:31 pm

Hmm. Well, the problem with using another's pattern for making a gauntlet is that everyone's hands are different, and gauntlets need to be made specifically for the person. Mine are big and skinny, so none of the patterns out there that I've found worked for me. I did attempt a right hand of thor z's pattern with a little modification, but it turned out too small and didn't work well at all. The best thing to do is get out a tailor's tape measure and start measuring your hands to make your own patterns (sigh...). Make sure you are measuring your hand while holding the haft of your weapon. Otherwise, you won't be able to open your hand!
For finger lames, make them really wide. I've never made any mittens, so I won't go there. If you want some mittens, ask Zweihammer if he has some of the DIY kits. He sells them for 40 bucks. Not a bad deal at all. (there you go Zweihammer, a shameless plug for your business

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Sorry if I wasn't of any help.
Artemis

Edvard · Post by **Edvard** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 9:49 pm

Hi

Hey thanks for reply I have made several sets of mitten gauntlets in the past. But getting a kit sounds like a good idea would the kits you refer to be the laser cut stainless one's I have read about on the archive forum?

Thanks
Edvard

ArtemisGreen · Post by **ArtemisGreen** » Sat Oct 25, 2003 8:52 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Edvard:
Hi

Hey thanks for reply I have made several sets of mitten gauntlets in the past. But getting a kit sounds like a good idea would the kits you refer to be the laser cut stainless one's I have read about on the archive forum?

Thanks
Edvard<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes sir, that would be them. Everyone here says they're well worth the 40 bucks to get them. Just ask Zweihammer about ordering a pair. He may have a pair in stock still.

Zweihammer · Post by **Zweihammer** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 11:32 am

Greetings Edvard, yes, I have a few pair left, contact me at erick@heinzen.com if you are interested and I will give you any details. Thank you, Artemis.
Cheers, Erick Davidson

ArtemisGreen · Post by **ArtemisGreen** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:12 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Zweihammer:
Thank you, Artemis.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No problem Eric. I wanted a pair too, but i have $0 in my account!