[Loch-Ruadh] New helm, comments appreciated

[Pádraig Ruad Ó Maolagáin]

"Ooooh, look!  A target!"

Seriously, though, that is a very cool design.

Seward and Rolf are both skilled welders, and Dunstan's not bad either. 
(And if any of them wish to deny it, I'll add the proviso "compared to me,
as I weld like a half-blind drunken monkey."  <grin>)

Padraig

Kaz said:
> I have decided to add a raisable visor to my helm. I'm tired of having
> water
> squirted up my nose, in my eye, etc during breaks in fighting. So, I'm
> going
> to attempt to make a double-headed eagle out of bar stock and stainless
> sheet. I have a Mig Welder which uses self-shielding flux-cored
> wire. However, I have never done anything except oxy-acetylene welders.
> Does
> anyone know how to *safely* operate one of these machines and would be
> willing to teach me? I would be very grateful for any help. Please see the
> attached drawing of the proposed helm and let me know what you think.
>
> --
> Kazimierz Zlowieszczy
> (Kaz the Sinister)