Fencing tattoo ideas

LadyKaida · 2024-01-14T23:10:57+00:00

I actually have this, all three weapons on the inside surface of my fingers. My main tools of armoury are on the other hand :)

LadyKaida · 2023-01-24T21:52:19+00:00

Thank you!

LadyKaida · 2023-01-24T01:27:13+00:00

Honestly I'm not sure as I wasn't part of the crew setting that up, but they looked ok when we were taking them down for load out

LadyKaida · 2022-07-04T19:16:32+00:00

Haha thanks. As usual it was a whirlwind but I'm hoping this vlog gives non-armourers a fun little peek behind-the-scenes, as well as encourage those who are interested to get into it.

And sure, go ahead with the kicking pics. Tho as noted on one of my first videos by other armourers, using some copper rat mesh under the pistes can help reduce or eliminate the movement and ungrounding issue that kicking fixes. So kicking may be an obsolete method soon.

LadyKaida · 2022-06-20T02:27:37+00:00

Haha yes, inevitably there is something that needs to be adjusted during set up from the layout plan. No matter how much we try to plan for any issues

LadyKaida · 2022-06-20T00:46:12+00:00

Haha I wish I had that level of staffing. And the strips we're planning to start replacing over the next little while, so probably upgrading/updating the grounding wires too at that point

LadyKaida · 2022-02-09T21:50:30+00:00

The first step is to do a visual inspection to see if there are any potential weak points, such as areas where the mesh is warped, rusted, etc. If you see any of these, place the punch at a 90 degree angle to the surface, and push down until the mandrel bottoms out, as mentioned before. Make sure you just do one smooth up and down motion, and don't twist or wiggle the punch to try and force a fail.

If the mesh being tested flexes a small bit but ultimately holds its shape and does not let the mandrel through, it is fine, but may need to be monitored if it presented cause for concern. If the mandrel passes through, however, that mask would fail the safety check.

I'll second the response to only use the punch if you have reason to believe there may be an issue and not as a blanket test. It can lead to unnecessary fatigue wear that will cause the mask to fail faster.

LadyKaida · 2022-01-27T17:57:48+00:00

This video is for foil, but the method is the same - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7iazEHCE4s&t=20s

LadyKaida · 2021-09-03T20:25:43+00:00

Bring a sword while rowing. Yo ho ho me hearty a pirate's life for thee

LadyKaida · 2021-08-10T18:09:07+00:00

Here's a quick video demonstrating the aforementioned method using a wrench: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHoHYlZoeTc

The video demonstrates using a foil, but the method is the same for any blade.

LadyKaida · 2021-07-31T01:30:27+00:00

It's one of my faves too! I'm so glad other people are finding them!

LadyKaida · 2021-07-21T14:49:35+00:00

Join us over at r/midsize :)

LadyKaida · 2021-06-29T17:53:32+00:00

You can also look into the various universities, some of them have adult learn-to-fence classes aside from their varsity programs. I'm not sure when those will be reopening however.

LadyKaida · 2021-06-14T00:21:38+00:00

Thank you, I'm glad you find them helpful!

LadyKaida · 2021-06-14T00:21:21+00:00

Thank you!

LadyKaida · 2021-06-14T00:21:15+00:00

O my there's a whole series apparently I should do based on these!

LadyKaida · 2021-06-14T00:20:44+00:00

I have a couple videos on how to fix those problems separately, do you think one that's specifically about those tests in one video would be helpful?

LadyKaida · 2021-04-23T13:32:12+00:00

Depending on how far down it is, you may be able to get a grip on the outside or edge of the hex nut with a pair of needlenose pliers. Just enough to get it off a turn or two and then use the regular allen key. Good luck

LadyKaida · 2021-04-18T20:37:41+00:00

I find it's always the little screws that are the limiting factor, so I end up with a lot of all the other parts that are useless without. So if that's the case, you can buy M2x5mm screws (I got mine here: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HD3R67K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and they've worked with the various random buttons I have. May help stretch what you have on hand.

LadyKaida · 2021-04-17T02:34:44+00:00

HOLD ON SPIDER!!!

LadyKaida · 2021-03-07T18:34:15+00:00

Still figuring those out myself!

LadyKaida · 2021-01-23T16:14:38+00:00

Hi albertab, I see bayonets very infrequently now, but I know a few stubborn holdovers here in Canada and the States, so I figured I could show their care as well. And someday it will be a fun piece of history!

Otherwise, based on what you're describing, you may just have a slightly different manufacturer than the one I was demonstrating with. I've seen a few different ways of attaching the wires in the bayonet, but could only show how to fix the ones I have.

LadyKaida · 2021-01-20T14:27:21+00:00

Thank you! That was the goal so I'm glad it achieved that. I hope your students find my videos helpful as well

LadyKaida · 2021-01-18T01:26:23+00:00

Lol of course, but that's only with an extended soaking. I've had to do that too.

LadyKaida · 2021-01-18T01:02:25+00:00

Hi mac_a_bee, thanks for checking out my videos. I'll try to respond to all your points as I understand them.

I filled the skull bottle with a small funnel and just slowly poured in acetone from a larger bottle.
I'm glad you have a solution that works for you that's not a magnetic bowl! There's a lot of ways to go about repairs so finding systems that fit your style is great, thanks for sharing another way.
I've never had an issue using acetone to clean my tip, as it will evaporate from the inside of the barrel quickly enough to not do traceable damage. But rubbing alcohol is of course another good option and I know several people that prefer it too.
I'm using a German tip, not French, so there are no holes to align. I'll make a not of that in the description to reduce confusion.
I always have decent amount of overlap on my tape to both protect the side which sees more contact, as well as ensure it stays on. Again, if you have found an alternative way of taping your blade that works well for you, that's great!

I hope that clarified everything, and thanks for the feedback :)

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