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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 5, 2009 0:57:11 GMT
Those look awesome bro, well done.
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Post by brotherbanzai on May 5, 2009 19:02:20 GMT
Hey Avery, that's a possibility. Though I don't know off hand what I would do with a bunch of stainless. Do you know how thick it will be? Mmm, BBQ. Thanks Brendan
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Post by Avery on May 5, 2009 23:57:37 GMT
Hey Avery, that's a possibility. Though I don't know off hand what I would do with a bunch of stainless. Do you know how thick it will be? Mmm, BBQ. Thanks Brendan If I had to guess, I'd say between 3/16 - 7/32, Its not quite 1/4", probaly a light 7/32.
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Post by brotherbanzai on May 6, 2009 20:52:21 GMT
Ooo, that's going to be wayyyy to thick. I think around 14-18 gauge would be what you'd want, which is around 1/16 inch thick. Unless you're going for bullet proof... and slow as a turtle.
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Post by Avery on May 6, 2009 21:58:06 GMT
I was worried that it would be too thick,.....I guess I'll have a nice cooker though.....How much does 18 gauge run a square foot?
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Post by brotherbanzai on May 7, 2009 19:11:27 GMT
18 gauge is 2 pounds per square foot which would make it about $10 a foot, maybe a bit more with tax. They charge for cuts too if you get less than a full sheet. They said they had some 16 gauge there already cut which makes it cheaper if they have a piece about the right size. Just picturing it in my head without actually drawing out a pattern, I'm guessing around 7 square feet for one upper arm and shoulder (pauldrin or something).
Mild steel is a lot cheaper than stainless but of course then you have rust issues. The real way to do it would be to use high carbon steel and then heat treat it.
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Post by Avery on May 8, 2009 17:45:08 GMT
I'll think on this a bit, and qiut hi-jacking your thread.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2009 22:13:49 GMT
bb a good read if you havent already and are going to make more armour. techniques of medieval armour reproduction, the 14th century. by brian r price. best and most informative of the many books i have read. excelent job by the way pic out of book and a spaulder for avery he goes through the process step by step with lots of pics
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Post by brotherbanzai on Jun 20, 2009 0:21:20 GMT
Nifty, thanks terryzac
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 17:23:34 GMT
I realize this thread hasn't been posted on for months, but I just wanted to drop in and say how awesome--and functional!--those look! FANTASTIC for your first try! Keep it up! ^_^ I may want some Viking armor from you someday...when my longboat comes in. -MidoriKurogami of Sword N Armory.
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Post by brotherbanzai on Oct 13, 2009 15:59:13 GMT
Thanks MidoriKurogami I haven't had occasion to make any more armor pieces since I made these gauntlets, though I have another set of gauntlets in mind to do eventually. If I ever get the time between sword projects that is.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2009 17:46:24 GMT
You're welcome! ^^
Ever thought about doing yoroi? I know several people who are looking for a stateside manufacturer of samurai armor. I know how those projects go; I've been working on several personal blades for two or more years. x.x My fiance does customization as his occupation and he hasn't had a lot of time to help me with them. Glad I learned tsukamaki!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2009 3:33:08 GMT
Excellent, dude. I cant believe (if i read correctly) that this is your first time making these. I agree with the above... ever though about making other types of armor. you have a market... and the market place would start here. I would be thinking about some things you could make for me if the price is right.
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Post by brotherbanzai on Oct 14, 2009 14:26:24 GMT
Hey MidoriKurogami, I remember seeing a while ago a fellow who was making yoroi for cats, dogs, and mice . They were purely art pieces but looked really well made. I thought that would be great fun. I imagine with some research I could start making regular yoroi but I don't imagine I could make it any less expensive than what is already available out there. Lots of time involved. Thanks sirtre Yep, that's my first attempt at armor. But keep in mind that I work with metal for a living so it's not so great a stretch for me as it might be to some. I could make other types of armor and would actually like to make some hardened and tempered high carbon steel armor. However, making the price right is the difficult part. There's plenty of decent quality stuff out there already that's being semi-production made, which will always be cheaper than one at a time custom.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2009 18:18:25 GMT
Cat, dog and mouse armor!? Are you serious!?!?! That's really awesome! XD
...Wonder if I could talk him into making some for my snakes? ;D
-MidoriKurogami of Sword N Armory.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2009 21:53:14 GMT
...That's one of the most ridiculously awesome things I've ever seen in my life... -MidoriKurogami of Sword N Armory.
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Post by brotherbanzai on Oct 14, 2009 22:53:23 GMT
Yep, that's it! Thanks for the link eruialsul Man that guy's work is fantastic!
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Post by Nial on Oct 29, 2009 9:58:30 GMT
Congrats BB those look amazing and what's eeven better about them is they're the first pair you've made. Your talent knows no bounds.
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Post by brotherbanzai on Oct 31, 2009 1:52:42 GMT
Thanks Nial ;D I'd like to do some more armor projects but it's hard to find the time. Maybe I could squeeze in some of that fancy mouse armor.
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