Buffer scare the C--- out of me - Where can I get Kelvar or Leather Apron?

Tandy often has sales on sides for saddle skirting that range from 10 to 13 oz-they are unsplit. These average about 24²' and are plenty big enough to make a full apron.

Alternatively, when buffing the spine and tip of blades do it longwise rather than across the blade. I've never had one grabbed doing it this way.
 
jamiemackie said:
I can see one flaw with that, there is not crotch protection.

Jamie
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Other harnesses I've seen from around that period often had mail there. Sometimes pointed or sewn directly onto the undergarment, which is also missing, which could explain it. I've read that sometimes the cod piece was removed from armor by prudish Victorians as well, but I think large cod pieces weren't in fashion until after this armor was made...


Anyway, lamellar armor style aprons are readily available with a few minutes of googling:

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As are Mail ones:
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Actually lamellar armor style aprons might not be a half bad idea. You can buy precut plastic plates to make them as well which cuts cost and time significantly.
 
Leather or kevlar may deflect a glancing blow but will fail if the point of a knife is driven in.
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I don't like using a buffer either. Part of the reason I like a hand stroked finish is it avoids the buffer.....like the looks more also....
But an apron that makes you feel safer can get awfully heavy and hot in the summertime.
 
Someone on the forums once posted a jig for buffing. It was essentially a board that he bolted the knife securely to, the put it to the buffer. The board offered a secure hold for both hands and would mostly prevent the buff from grabbing the blade. If the whole thing was ripped out of your hands, at least it wouldn't be a naked blade coming back at you. Perhaps someone could post a picture to the jig I am referring to.

George, I hope you have one of the "stab proof" vests that Corrections Officers wear, not a traditional Kevlar vest. I have tested Kevlar vests by stabbing and cutting them, and I found that they were not very knife proof.
 
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the possum said:
Other harnesses I've seen from around that period often had mail there. Sometimes pointed or sewn directly onto the undergarment, which is also missing, which could explain it. I've read that sometimes the cod piece was removed from armor by prudish Victorians as well, but I think large cod pieces weren't in fashion until after this armor was made...


Anyway, lamellar armor style aprons are readily available with a few minutes of googling:
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Youd have to be pretty prudish to sacrifice the old chap for the sake of not being vulger. Id want an iron cod piece if people were trying to stab me in the vitals. Chain mails all fine and dandy on places like the stomache where impact isnt that painfull but on the gonads? Catching a mace blow down there would destroy you if you were wearing just chain mail.

Seriously though If was worried about using a buffer and copping a blade in the chest id wear one of those bullet proof vests for reporters. They have neck protection and genital protection.

jamie
 
Jamie-
I just meant that many such antique armors are missing various original pieces from the years, not that someone would necessarily remove it to fight in. Also, I'm rather certain if there were a better way to protect that area of the body, they would have used it. :)
 
ever consider standing behind the buffer with the wheels rotating away from you to buff at between 12 and 3 o'clock on the buffer? Always buff with the edge pointed in the direction the wheel is turning as it will prevent the edge from being caught on the buffer and SCARING THE shit out of you or worse. :eek:
 
Here's some links for some aprons I mentioned-
I tend to think the lamellar style ones would provide the best protection compared to the find maille ones. Historically plate type armors offered better protection against thrusts/the point than maille. But I have not personally tested any.

From some googling, this style is made in stainless steel or aluminum, and in various sizes & styles.

http://www.safetycompany.com/chainex-lamex-plus-metal-mesh-apron/p_1012592.html

http://www.marssafety.com.au/catalogue.php?cID=66ee8675-6b0a-48a5-ac5d-c181ffc62899

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And here's some links for the maille ones.

http://www.safetysaves.com/safety_wear/Perfect-Fit-Metal-Mesh-Aprons-pr-2278.html

http://www.instawares.com/metal-mesh-apron-cm.fdi-9165000.0.7.htm?LID=GGLE&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=FDI-9165000

If anyone is curious about how cut or point resistant this mesh/mail is, I know of at least one company that sells scraps and small samples for just a couple bucks, and they can also be found on ebay from time to time. Might be worth getting a small piece to see what it really takes to penetrate it...

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http://theringlord.com/cart/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=95&cat=Sheets+of+Maille&websess=26016532170483
 
I agree with the armour. I've nearly lost my fingers more than once polishing necklaces. I've noticed that when a buffer takes something from me, it's when I lose complete focus on what I'm polishing for just a split second. Keep Complete focus on the task at hand when buffing.
 
I hate buffers.

This episode cost me 10K to repair becasue the tendons and nerves were severed.

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wowwwwwwwwwww... That looks like it hurt and bled a bunch too. I probably would just pass out and bleed to death.
 
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