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Posted: **Thu May 13, 2004 5:38 pm**

Any interest in T-100 .125 thick 24x36 heaters with a 2-3 " bend .. thinking like 65-75$ .. any interest ?

Posted: **Thu May 13, 2004 5:45 pm**

I am! I have a seriously burned out shoulder from jousting and boot camp. I'm very happy I love bastard sword because I can't carry alluminum sheilds very long. My overall game is suffering and It's extremely annoying to only be able to practice S and S for short spurts.

Posted: **Thu May 13, 2004 6:11 pm**

I'd be interested. One question, what kind of weight are we talking and could you cut it down to 24X30 in a particular shape, nothing exotic just a particular curve?

Posted: **Thu May 13, 2004 7:02 pm**

Gruber,

I could use one of those shields too. I can't believe that I am even considering using a heater, but oh well.

I'd just like to see the basic shape on them first and make sure they are not too long and thin.

Let us know if we can get them.

Alaric

Posted: **Thu May 13, 2004 7:32 pm**

Caillen .. I don't see why not .. And Duke Alaric .. is there a shape you would prefer ?

Here is how this is happening . .I am purchasing a full sheet and a local metal shop is working it for me .. ..

Posted: **Fri May 14, 2004 5:55 am**

Posted: **Fri May 14, 2004 8:03 am**

Thank you WhiteWolf, now for the hard part convincing my wife to let me spend the money.

Posted: **Fri May 14, 2004 4:41 pm**

Why so thick? I have used 0.0625 (16 guage) 7075 T-6 aluminum for the last ten years and have had good success with it. How does the T-100 compare in strength with the T-6?

Regards,
Duke Richard
Ansteorra

Posted: **Fri May 14, 2004 5:17 pm**

Was told .. that .125 ( 1/8" ) was best due to the thickness .. not only strong but the whole mass vs force thing .. i will check monday on lighter guage .. see what i cime up with ..

Posted: **Mon May 17, 2004 12:09 pm**

I could be the odd one out.

Posted: **Mon May 17, 2004 12:13 pm**

DukeAlaric wrote:Gruber,

I could use one of those shields too. I can't believe that I am even considering using a heater, but oh well.

I'd just like to see the basic shape on them first and make sure they are not too long and thin.

Let us know if we can get them.

Alaric

COME TO THE DARK SIDE!!!

center grip that puppy and bring on the sith lord in you:-)

Posted: **Mon May 17, 2004 11:18 pm**

Please Excuse my Possible metallurigal ignorance...... But I thought the temper scale for aluminum was T-0 thru T-6.... PERIOD.
If I am wrong I would LOVE to see the documentation on the Actual ASME recognized Temper ratings.
As per the Knowledge I accept currently as correct: the actual biggest difference in a shields "Toughness" (For SCA like impact) would be the specific Alloy. 6061; 2024; 7075 (

I LOVE 7075 for shields). And after that the temper grade in each alloy.... IE 2024 in T-3 is actually slightly more tough (Springy, deformation resistant, etc) than 6061 in T-6.
Anyone care to clear this up for me????? or his he getting his aluminum from the same source as the Amplifiers that go to "11" That "Spinal Tap" uses? :twisted:

Posted: **Wed May 19, 2004 11:36 am**

Good point, Okami San, we have pondered this very subject. Check our FAQ page and we go into painful detail. I would have just directed you to the link where I pirated most of my information but it is no longer active.

My thought is that the misnomer T-100 is made from the simple error of combining "T" for the temper rating and 100 for the thickness of the metal.

Gretchen
http://www.mandrakearmory.com

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