Midwest Armour-In: Any current plans in the works?

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 5:25 pm

Chuck Davis wrote:
Gruber wrote:Very cool guys... Ingrid and I will be there. Let me know if there's anything I can bring ....

Hey Gruber. Aaron and I were talking about getting you to talk about the case hardening you've done. Would the be possible? How about bring the basic tools for that, or email us and we can talk.

-Cad

First you take a Case, a nice Pelican Case, then you put it in liquid nitrogen, that'll harden it.

Wait, I know how to case harden, first, you make a time machine, then you go back in time, then you get 10,000,000 albino pigmy tree monkeys to write you the plans on typwriters, then you take the time machine and go to the middle ages, and have 22.3 medieval scholars look over said output from the pigmy tree monkeys, then take the output from the scholars and go to an armour maker and ask him to case harden, once the armour guy kicks your butt, and throws some armour bits at you, you take the time machine back to the present, and show the armour bits that were thrown at you to a metalurgist, and then be told that if you wanted to know about case hardening, you could have just asked Gruber.

DOH!

Yeah, Gruber, please, do tell...

-Randall
Woohoo! Page 3! Yeah!

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:59 pm

Here's some pics of my latest quillion commision.

-Randall

Gruber · Post by **Gruber** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:17 am

I'll see what I can pull together to bring up with me. I'll deffinately talk about the experiences I've had to learn through trial and error.
WULFE !!! No worries bro. I'll see you all there.

Chuck Davis · Post by **Chuck Davis** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 11:45 am

Gruber wrote:I'll see what I can pull together to bring up with me. I'll deffinately talk about the experiences I've had to learn through trial and error.

Excellent! We will put you on the schedule to speak.

Templar Bob/De Tyre · Post by **Templar Bob/De Tyre** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 8:07 pm

Would there be anyone willing to put me and my friend Kevin up for Saturday night? I don't relish the idea of doing the drive up and back all in the same day....

Templar Bob/De Tyre · Post by **Templar Bob/De Tyre** » Wed Mar 24, 2004 9:17 pm

Chuck Davis · Post by **Chuck Davis** » Thu Mar 25, 2004 1:43 pm

Templar Bob/De Tyre wrote:Would there be anyone willing to put me and my friend Kevin up for Saturday night? I don't relish the idea of doing the drive up and back all in the same day....

We'll find you some where to crash.
-Cad

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:25 am

Templar Bob/De Tyre wrote:Would there be anyone willing to put me and my friend Kevin up for Saturday night? I don't relish the idea of doing the drive up and back all in the same day....

You could always give TJ a call, he's 15mins from the shop. Email me if you need his number.

PS: I think he's been holding onto a copy of Old Testament Minatures for you.

-Randall

Brian W. Rainey · Post by **Brian W. Rainey** » Fri Mar 26, 2004 10:35 pm

Unfortunately, it looks as though I might not make it.

Invitations have been extended on the east coast that I would be silly to turn down. I should have confirmation on whether I will be able to attend or not in the next couple of days.

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 2:34 am

Brian W. Rainey wrote:Unfortunately, it looks as though I might not make it.

Invitations have been extended on the east coast that I would be silly to turn down. I should have confirmation on whether I will be able to attend or not in the next couple of days.

You bugger! And you were the one who wanted the April 3rd Date!

Have fun!

-Randall

St. George · Post by **St. George** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 2:53 am

Gruber are you day tripping or going up to stay?

If you are day tripping, maybe we could car pool together- we don't live all that far from one another.

Alaric

Templar Bob/De Tyre · Post by **Templar Bob/De Tyre** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 5:00 am

Brian W. Rainey wrote:Unfortunately, it looks as though I might not make it.

Invitations have been extended on the east coast that I would be silly to turn down. I should have confirmation on whether I will be able to attend or not in the next couple of days.

Hmmm...not good.

Brian, could you pass along the Phrygian bowl and helm halves if you find you cannot in fact make it? I need to make arrangements for them.

Brian W. Rainey · Post by **Brian W. Rainey** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 11:37 am

rmermuys wrote:
Brian W. Rainey wrote:Unfortunately, it looks as though I might not make it.

Invitations have been extended on the east coast that I would be silly to turn down. I should have confirmation on whether I will be able to attend or not in the next couple of days.

You bugger! And you were the one who wanted the April 3rd Date!

Have fun!

-Randall

Sorry!

There were a few of us that wanted it on the 3rd. Doug included... and he will be there, if I am not mistaken. He is of much greater value than me... to be certain.

If I do not make it... I will be sure to get up there in the following weeks and dowload some information to you guys. Should have lots of good stuff from the trip. Tell Cad that I will look into the reserve collection when I am there. It should not be a problem.

Also, I am setting up a website for the group. I will put the video from the last session up. We have the entire session... just need to break them up into smaller parts for streaming. We can go through conent and stuff when I come up to visit or next weekend... whichever comes first.

T-Bob... I will bring the helm and halves to Doug today. If he is nice enough he can bring them up to the gathering.

Brian

Gruber · Post by **Gruber** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 3:39 pm

Aleric Yup. Day trippin'. Car pool sounds good

Brian W. Rainey · Post by **Brian W. Rainey** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 11:24 pm

It appears that I will be in attendance.

However, Erik will not be able to make it. Bummer... I know... but hey, you all have me... that's something, no?

See ya all next week.

I will be out of town until Saturday morning. I wil not have access to any form of contact.

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 6:29 am

Hey Brian,

Tell Talbot to bring that one stake that keeps breaking on him as well, we'll throw 250amps of MIG at it and see what happens!

By Vulcan, It won't break again.

Only 7 more Days!

-Randall

Templar Bob/De Tyre · Post by **Templar Bob/De Tyre** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 9:42 am

Brian W. Rainey wrote:It appears that I will be in attendance.

However, Erik will not be able to make it. Bummer... I know... but hey, you all have me... that's something, no?

See ya all next week.

I will be out of town until Saturday morning. I wil not have access to any form of contact.

Brian:

My friend Kevin still wants to get with you regarding a Wisby coat of plates kit. He was hoping to talk to you about it at the Armour-In. Is that still an option?

Post by JT » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:46 am

My attendance is now in question. It will depend on the outcome of the MN v Duke (women's BBall) game on Tuesday.

If the Gophers are in New Orleans next weekend, I will be, too.

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 5:58 pm

JT wrote:My attendance is now in question. It will depend on the outcome of the MN v Duke (women's BBall) game on Tuesday.

If the Gophers are in New Orleans next weekend, I will be, too.

What's more important, armour or Women's BBall? Jeez. :twisted:

-Randall

St. George · Post by **St. George** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:32 pm

I know this is probably a stupid question to ask, but are there going to be any patterns available this weekend?

Alaric

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:00 am

DukeAlaric wrote:I know this is probably a stupid question to ask, but are there going to be any patterns available this weekend?

Alaric

I know we have some patterns, and I know many of them are on the archive under Master Cad, but they aren't mine, so I'm just going to give you this vauge comment. :twisted:

-Randall

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 9:55 am

I will most certainly be in attendance for this, and can carpool with anyone in the western/Northwestern Chicago Burbs area.

I have patterns that I can bring, but before distribution, I would ask that I may do so from those who gave them to me (Sasuke and Mr. Rainey)...

Also, Chuck and Aaron, may we bring current projects (within reason) for your perusal and critiquing eyes? Still being a fledgeling in the production of armour bits, I would love/welcome comments and thoughts (from anyone really.)

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 9:57 am

rmermuys wrote:Here's some pics of my latest quillion commision.

-Randall

How much would ye be chargin for something like that, rmermuys?

Old_bear · Post by **Old_bear** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:20 pm

Yes, please bring projects to show off, work on and get critiques. It's one big happy family. We're all here to learn and share.

I'm looking foward to meeting everyone!

Aaron / Valerius

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 1:51 am

Wulfe wrote:How much would ye be chargin for something like that, rmermuys?

Those two went for $50 each due to the amount of time involved. The interesting thing was hammering the 3/4 stock into a taper down to 1/2". It's amazing how much the material will stretch. Starting with 1 1/2" It ends up being like 2 1/4" long when I'm done. The larger one was made to actually look like the shorter one, but due to the amount of material being moved, ended up being a great sword hilt practically.

I also can do similar things, putting angles on the quillion like my stock items so they don't hit the wrists when you use them. These were made to be like a live steel sword quillion that someone has but modified for SCA/Heavy use.

If you have an idea of something you would like, let me know, I might be able to get it done before Saturday.

-Randall (MKA Randy Mermuys)
rmermuys@charter.net

The Midnight Rust · Post by **The Midnight Rust** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:27 am

I went to the meeting near Chicago last fall and had a very educational, not to mention enjoyable, time... As far as I know, I should be able to make it this weekend too, assuming there's still space.

If I remember right, there were two pairs of very attractive Wisby gauntlets in Chicago made with the pattern here on the Archive... Would I maybe be able to get someone to give me a few tips on what not to do for when I try to make a pair of my own?

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:01 am

The Midnight Rust wrote:I went to the meeting near Chicago last fall and had a very educational, not to mention enjoyable, time... As far as I know, I should be able to make it this weekend too, assuming there's still space.

If I remember right, there were two pairs of very attractive Wisby gauntlets in Chicago made with the pattern here on the Archive... Would I maybe be able to get someone to give me a few tips on what not to do for when I try to make a pair of my own?

I'm sure that Master Valerius, the person who made the Black Wisby gauntlets (Magnus made the yellow ones) would be able to answer any of your questions, and miraculously (Well, not really, considering he does live in Milwaukee.), will be at the Midwest Guild Meeting (Which is at Master Cad's shop, in Milwaukee).

Funny that eh?

-Randall
-He without Wisby Gauntlets-

Chuck Davis · Post by **Chuck Davis** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:02 am

Wulfe wrote:Also, Chuck and Aaron, may we bring current projects (within reason) for your perusal and critiquing eyes? Still being a fledgeling in the production of armour bits, I would love/welcome comments and thoughts (from anyone really.)

Yes, please bring any armour/tools/stuff that we can all look at and play with.
-Cad

Kenwrec Wulfe · Post by **Kenwrec Wulfe** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 8:09 am

Thank ya, thank ya.

I look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.

Post by JT » Wed Mar 31, 2004 9:52 am

Well, the Gopher women's basketball team did the impossible, and beat Duke to advance to the Final Four this weekend.

So, I'm afraid I'll be in New Orleans, instead of in Milwaukee.

Magmaforge · Post by **Magmaforge** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:10 pm

I will bring my sallet to show off. I would love it if someone could help me form a pattern for something similar to Magnus' gauntlets (such a sexy design!)

-Mag

St. George · Post by **St. George** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:41 pm

Gruber and I will have a couple of things to show off

Alaric

ps- I am really looking forward to this weekend!!!

Templar Bob/De Tyre · Post by **Templar Bob/De Tyre** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 7:33 am

I will be patterning my new helmet liner out of some unbleached linen I have lying around the house. Should prove interesting....

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:26 am

JT wrote:Well, the Gopher women's basketball team did the impossible, and beat Duke to advance to the Final Four this weekend.

So, I'm afraid I'll be in New Orleans, instead of in Milwaukee.

<Jedi Hand Gesture>
The Gophers did not win, you must go to Midwest Armourers Gathering.
</Jedi Hand Gesture>

-Randall

rmermuys · Post by **rmermuys** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:28 am

Templar Bob/De Tyre wrote:I will be patterning my new helmet liner out of some unbleached linen I have lying around the house. Should prove interesting....

Did you find some place to stay Tbob? Or are you still looking?

-Randall