The Armour Archive

Charles Alexander

Large mycenaean greek shield Not sure of name or historical detail. Boeotian or Dipylon ? Well made, solid wood, covered in leather in front. Boss and accents are real bronze, not plated metal. Straps in back are partially detached. Handle feels very solid. Large, over 3.5 feet - 44 inches x 43 inch...

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

Punched Flat Chainmail Rings –
18 Gauge / 7 mm
Mild Steel

Kult of Athena offers these.

I have 1.5 pounds available.
$17 plus shipping.

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I can update the photo when I get a chance.

Charles Alexander

I'm going to play around with attaching scales to maille. Looking at lorica squamata images it appears some of them were attached to maille rather than with rivets or sewing to a backing. Is that accurate from historical examples? Anyone try this design? I know the ring lord scales work well with ri...

Charles Alexander

Scott Martin wrote: ↑Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:21 pm
I have a #10 which I don't use much, but you'd need to order the dies from RW. last time I checked they were ~$30 each (one male one female) and you probably don't need the ability to punch 1/4" plate...

I'm on a limited budget but were you thinking about selling your #10? Just checking.

Charles Alexander

Thanks guys.

I found some options on ebay too. Some are $25-30 a pair which is a lot for a single size, but if they last 20 years then I guess it's worth it. I only want the large sizes anyway. I did find one set for less than $15

Charles Alexander

Thanks for responding. I did see the ad, but no dies. Thanks, but I need a project to keep myself engaged, and punching washers is not bad. Also a custom order is out of price range. At the moment punching 7/16 from brass but the dies are a knockoff brand and already having issues. I'll have to keep...

Charles Alexander

Long shot, but does anyone know an affordable source for larger roper whitney (or quality) punch/dies? I am punching some chainmail washers.

Not the No 5. but larger like their XX punch. Larger than 5/16.

Charles Alexander

roughly 30 inches long
10 inches at the highest point

thick grade leather - 3/16

$23 plus shipping

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Charles Alexander

I'm going to be riveting some leather and looking for some decent rivets. If anyone has some leftover or can recommend an affordable source.

Charles Alexander

I'm going to be playing with some leather scraps, riveting them to a backing to maybe build something wearable eventually. What's good for a durable backing? I heard leather too thin may tear or rip with wear. Would you go with canvas? nylon? Doesn't have to be accurate but functional. Like the atta...

Charles Alexander

Thanks for the tips on glue guys.

If glue was not used with linen armor, what did they do, just sew it together?

Charles Alexander

I am doing some work with leather pieces and curious what kind of glue would be good for that?

Also, what type of glue would you use for linen, linothorax armor?

Charles Alexander

I have some web design experience but it's been a while. Your site seems pretty simple in layout(which is good in my opinion). An update in pictures or data shouldn't be complicated.

I bought some hardened scale sized scrap pieces from you before. I'd be interested in more.

Charles Alexander

I'm glad to hear you are still crafting.

I bought some leather scraps off of you some years back. I wanted to check and see if you had more?

As for your website, maybe someone here can give you a hand, for trade or something.

Charles Alexander

I can email him there and see.

Charles Alexander

Is Torvaldr still around?

Charles Alexander

I know this is an unusual request but I'm looking for copper or brass armor pieces. Something simple and affordable like knee cops, vambraces, etc.

Ornamental, not for SCA use.

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

How much is shipping to 98168, at a guess? It looks like it would fit me or one of my boys. And PayPal work? Sure on paypal. I usually use flat rate USPS where possible. Let me see if I can somehow squeeze it into a medium flat rate box. I may have to use something bigger, but on the plus side, it ...

Charles Alexander

I bought this padded Jack on the archive from one of the Ukrainian merchants several years ago. It's been in my closet since. Has not been used in fighting(like new). Only tried on a couple of times. Quality construction and looks like it will hold up well to heavy use. Size - I wear a 2X shirt with...

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

Rasheab wrote:Just needs more tape.

I'll wrap it into a big ball and duct tape the heck out of it.

Charles Alexander

If I had a buyer, might give it a shot, but it would require extra reinforcement and padding for the box to survive the trip.

Charles Alexander

Close, though that guy looks to be wearing a knitted vest. He couldn't compare to arnuld's build.

Charles Alexander

Located near Harrisburg, PA

Charles Alexander

I purchased this off an archiver several years ago. It's a maille vest with heavy duty rings(10 gauge I think). Butted. Galvy coating. The weight is 50+ lbs. Good for an athlete or someone who wants to look badass. The previous owner said he swam in it and used with weight training. Asking $30. Woul...

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

replied. Sorry for the delay

Charles Alexander

Listed on ebay -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/222367819417?ss ... 1555.l2649

Discounts for archivers if the transaction is made off ebay. May consider partial trades.

Charles Alexander

Blackgriff1 wrote:Will take it.
Let me know shipping to 72714
Thanks Chris

message sent

Charles Alexander

Hard to say tinkering with the USPS calculator but I figure $30-40.

Charles Alexander

Really, no takers? People fought me over buying this years ago.

Will try ebay.

Charles Alexander

I reluctantly sell this as it's such a nice piece(and fits me well), but it's been sitting on a shelf and still has use left in it. Made by Howard Noble many years ago. It has seen a lot of use and has dents and markings, but is still in good functional shape. May have a little light surface rust in...

Charles Alexander

FS: Large mycenaean greek shield

Re: FS: Punched Chainmail Rings

Sold - FS: Punched Chainmail Rings

lorica squamata

Re: Looking for roper whitney punch/dies

Re: Looking for roper whitney punch/dies

Re: Looking for roper whitney punch/dies

Looking for roper whitney punch/dies

FS: armor grade leather pieces for sale

Looking for rivets

What Backing to use for riveting leather

Re: Glue for leather, linen, etc

Glue for leather, linen, etc

Re: Is Torvaldr still around?

Re: Is Torvaldr still around?

Re: Is Torvaldr still around?

Is Torvaldr still around?

Looking for copper/brass armor pieces

Re: FS: Padded Jack

Re: FS: Padded Jack

FS: Padded Jack - Sold

Re: FS: Heavy duty chainmail vest - SOLD

Re: FS: Heavy duty chainmail vest

Re: FS: Heavy duty chainmail vest

Re: FS: Heavy duty chainmail vest

Re: FS: Heavy duty chainmail vest

FS: Heavy duty chainmail vest - SOLD

Re: Chainmail odds n ends/scrap AUCTION

Re: FS: Welded Micromail chainmail hauberk

FS: Welded Micromail chainmail hauberk - SOLD

Re: FS: Veteran Peascod breastplate and backplate

Re: FS: Veteran Peascod breastplate and backplate

Re: FS: Veteran Peascod breastplate and backplate

FS: Veteran Peascod breastplate and backplate - SOLD

Re: FS: Finger gauntlets