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----------------------------------------------------------- From: PostpaidPBH Message 3 in Discussion Like in every other enterprise you are going to have to decide how much your time is worth and how much people are willing to pay. Make sure you factor in all the costs. It's not just wires and glue, it is also: Barrels, Tips, grubscrews, springs (for both epee & foil), tape, wire insulation (for the guard) and tools. Also don't forget that these items are not all "universal". A France Lame foil blade-wire will NOT fit into a Uhlmann barrel. What is your set of tools like? On top of the standard set of screwdrivers, pliers etc. I would advise the following as a minimum for a professional armourer: Large vice fixed to a solid surface. Bending maraging blades is a nightmare :( Barrel spanners. Loose barrels is one of the most common problems on the foil piste. Barrel spanners are far superior to pliers or anything similar. Test box. Weights Alen (hex) key In my opinion I'd say go for it. I spent a little time rewiring blades for money when I was in college. (Decided to stop due to a lack of time.) There are tons of fencers out there willing to pay you to get they're blades rewired. Good luck. PBH ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/IrishFencingForum/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
