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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 17, 2014 21:26:14 GMT
Ok, so I'm now booked out until next summer. If you want to discuss a project, feel free to contact me but I won't be able to work on it for a year. Just so you know
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 17, 2014 21:06:01 GMT
Usually I don't use any gloves for cutting, for pell work, solo drills and when no hand protection is required I wear thin Army surplus leather gloves. I also use these as under gloves in my sparring gloves.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 16, 2014 6:16:22 GMT
Yep, that was awesome. Axel rocks
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 15, 2014 21:10:45 GMT
Ha, I didn't know they had "official" news covering at Longpoint. Cool!!!
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 15, 2014 15:49:01 GMT
That sounds terrific!!! I'm making plans, man!
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 14, 2014 8:09:24 GMT
Good job. A shame it's not proper steel though, then you'd have a good looking and (pretty) functional piece. Next time
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 10, 2014 20:35:53 GMT
I suggest you look at period art: tethys.imareal.sbg.ac.at/realonline/You can search for time period and specific actions, objects, etc. There are also many threads over at myarmoury about scabbard suspension, etc.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 10, 2014 11:22:40 GMT
Hm, strange. Have you tried completely degreasing the blade (with alcohol, etc) before putting on a new coat?
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 9, 2014 20:57:57 GMT
I'm not sure involuntary reflex actions is what Rob means. The way I see it is this: Through hours and hours of training one builds up muscle memory that allows precise actions to be done without thinking. You're not actively thinking "how to I position my hands to parry that blow and strike back", that's what you did when you first learned the action, now it happens on a subconscious level, without requiring active thinking. Physiologically that's not the same as pulling your arm back after touching a hot plate. That kind of action doesn't require hours and hours of drilling to get it to a point where it happens without active thinking. That doesn't mean one does not actively think during a fight, I certainly do. "semprini, time's running out" or "now faint to the legs and throw the point up", etc. But when the other guy cuts at my head I've never caught myself thinking "now lift your arms and block, then cut back at his head". That kind of action happens without me actively deciding to do it. And that "empty mind" is what I imagine Rob means.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 9, 2014 6:40:30 GMT
Yeah, that's what I meant. It's not bad looking by any means, don't get me wrong. I just feel it interrupts the smooth, flowing shape of the lower half of the scabbard. I prefer horizontal risers to stay near the mouth, framing a bridge or the suspension. But that just personal preference.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 8, 2014 17:38:05 GMT
Awesome!! As I've said multiple times, you do great work. Only thing I would have done without is that straight riser close to the scabbard's chape.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 8, 2014 17:36:23 GMT
I would have picked the broad sword. A smallsword has little stopping power, not something you'd want in a duel to the death when the other guy is coming at you trying to cleave your head in two with a broad sword. Smallswords were used primarily against other smallswords and while certainly deadly, were well known for producing wounds that killed after some days or weeks. Now for the fight it doesn't matter I guess since Tim Roth's character is merely playing with Rob Roy and is such a immensely superior fencer.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 8, 2014 13:00:22 GMT
Wait, are you saying they used stainless steel for armor back in period? Stainless didn't even exist then... and yes, a lot of armor was made from iron. Not everybody could afford heat treated steel armor. Both rust easily. Bluing is a possibility to protect steel from oxidation, another option would be hiring a squire
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 7, 2014 23:24:15 GMT
Thank you!!
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 7, 2014 23:19:35 GMT
Lathes are awesome, get one. I'd love to have one myself. For pommels it's really a necessity. Mill isn't bad either of course.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 3, 2014 22:08:38 GMT
Some of the one-handed Zombie tools design might be fitting as well. Like the D'Captain for example. Fellow forumite Razor did a review on it I think, seems to be a very decent piece. Very durable, too.
Well, if you're interested in one like this or a similar design, let me know (won't be able to get back to you until next Monday though).
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 3, 2014 21:43:54 GMT
Something like this, a bit up-scaled?
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 3, 2014 9:19:29 GMT
I like it, looks cool. True, the file work is ruinous for durability but as that was a SLO to begin with and only meant for decoration purposes, I don't mind. You sure improved the looks.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 3, 2014 9:15:08 GMT
Thanks, BB, I really appreciate it. Means a lot to me, coming from another sword maker whose work I highly value.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Sept 2, 2014 20:46:41 GMT
Return it. You could gently heat it with a torch (to about straw/light yellow color, about 180°C) and bend in a vice to straighten but that takes a bit of experience and skill.
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