The Armour Archive

Greetings All,
Does anyone know of a reliable plasma/laser cutting service in the Northeast? I have a slew of patterns that I would like cut and the person close to me has been very unreliable in getting back to me.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

The one thing I've noticed when dealing with a fella local to me is that I don't have the volume to demand his full attention. He gets to me when he gets to me. This has its up side and down side. If I can anticipate I can order something and get it months later, ok for the not so hurried custom order (I have some half inch plate waiting to be cut, but my client doesn't need it until spring). The delay is the down side, but the upside is that the dude usually feels bad for making me wait so long, I can often get what I need for a little bit over the cost of materials. Be patient and don't pester them, you may find things working to your benifit.

Dennis

Thank you for the comment and advice.The main problem is that he hasn't even gotten back to me with pricing for both the metal and the cutting service (and his business IS Sheet metal). I met with him about three months ago and he seemed very receptive and willing to help. I gave him a month to get pricing to me and then I called him again...no info yet. SO here I am, three months later, I've called him just three times and he keeps telling me "let me get that info for you and call you right back". At this point I already invested in some sheet steel and just want a price for him to cut it.
If I could afford a Beverly shear I would not pester him (my last one was stolen from my shop). I have everything else but a good cutter. I have a powerful Jigsaw (6.4 amp Bosch) and can cut bigger plates with it but smaller plates for Finger gauntlets and some helm slats are very difficult to do in this manner.
I just want to make armour again...it's been TOO long!

Why not just get a HF throatless shear? They work pretty good on most stuff. Probably be cheaper than paying someone else.

Chris

Thank you for the link. I've looked at these before and they will do well as a temporary option. So you guys are definitely recommending these HF shears? I've been very apprehensive about Beverly knockoffs and I adored my B2.
What do you gentlemen use in your shops?
Thank you for the advice...

Rabhairt

I use an electric shear. It was $300 and will cut 10 gauge. Smaller ones show up on e-bay fairly often.

There's also a knockoff version for about $30 I hear they work not too bad. Doubt they'll do more then 14ga mild maybe only 16ga