ES - armor question

[Russell, Michael]

Dear Sirs, 

	First let me state that I was wrong about the dome. I ment was 10.5
inch. Second unless the rules have changed they state the bars must be
affixed to the external side of the helm but not how. There is a way around
that rule thought (brought to us by the "Great" Duke Enman) Is to weld them
to a plate and then affix that plate to the helm to the inside of the helm
so you don't have them running down the side. An last but not least you can
Weld them internally and then drill and set a rivet through the outside so
they make code but the rivet can be ornamental (brass). P.S. that is a damn
good deal on the helm pieces can I have a set too Just don't cut the bar
stock or role the skirt. I would rather just have the parts and set it up
myself

	Hengist

> From:	Padraig Ruad O'Maolagain [SMTP:padraig_ruad at irishbard.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, April 19, 2000 5:54 PM
> To:	elfsea at ansteorra.org
> Subject:	Re:  ES - armor question 
> 
> Your helm needs to be made from 14 guage.  Loch Ruadh's Armor Guild can
> sell you the basic parts you'll need to make your helm:  10" spun dome,
> cold rolled mild steel for the sides/back, 1/4 in bar stock for the face
> cage.  You can weld and/or rivet this (except the face cage, which MUST be
> welded).  We can also provide guidance/help in the actual assembly
> process.  The parts (all pre-cut and ready to assemble) will cost you $25.
> 
> There is a farm supply store west of Weatherford that sells sheet steel
> considerably cheaper than any place else we have found.  The price
> difference is great enough to be worth the trip.  I'll post the name and
> address as soon as I find the paper I have it written on.  <grin>
> 
> Padraig
> 
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: Ctopher069 at AOL.com
> Reply-To: elfsea at ansteorra.org
> Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:26:47 EDT
> 
> >
> >
> >     I am having to make my armor due to cost (which IM sure all know how
> 
> >that is). I am making a brigadine and putting metal plates in it. IM
> planning 
> >on making the helm, gorget, gauntlets, 1/2 gauntlets, elbow cops (3 or 5 
> >piece with dragon wings), and 3/4 legs with thigh protection and 5 pc
> knees 
> >with dragon wings  out of metal.  I was wondering what side gauge would
> be 
> >best to use.
> >    
> >Here is my Delia. I have called around and gotten a price of 14 gauge
> cold 
> >rolled mild steel sheet for 30.00.  What my original thought was to make
> helm 
> >out of 14 gauge and the rest out of 16 guar. but in doing that the price 
> >jumps up to 40-75 bucks depending who I buy from.
> > 
> >Would paying the little extra be a better idea and get the two different 
> >sizes or would just getting the one piece and make it fall from 14 gauge
> be 
> >better. I know the 14 will be a lil heavier but would it make that big of
> a 
> >difference.
> >
> >If getting the two different pieces is better how much of each size
> should I 
> >get. I was thinking  12 sq. ft. 3x4 of 14 for the helm and 20 sq. feet
> 4x5 t 
> >of the 16 for the rest
> >
> >Ideas, suggestions  
> >thanks
> >
> >Ailgenan
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