The Armour Archive

Talbot

With oxy-acetylene it's nice to have the same tool for welding and heating. Some people can get really clean and strong welds, but I'm definitely still fumbling around with it. I've melted some stuff. The gas is also pretty pricey I did all of my welded armour with Oxy-Aceteline. Back when I was in...

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Very nice. The arms are coming along nicely.

Talbot

As an experienced armourer I'm always curious about what the new folks are making. Please provide pictures if you can or tell us what you are making. I'm helping some new guys make Coppergate helmets.

Talbot

I have loved the tools you have made for me. Thank you for this service!

Talbot

Scott Martin wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:41 pm Hey Doug

I'd be interested, but it would be a hell of a commute! we should discuss once COVID is less of an issue, I've been trying to hit Wade's study sessions for a few years, so maybe 2021 will be the year!

Scott

It would be a long commute!

Talbot

I would be interested in seeing an armorer/armor workshop in the area. I went to Kenwrec's garage when he was in Woodstock (has since relocated to Florida) and I did some BotN prep with a few guys near Springfield... wow 8 years ago now. Anyway, I'm in Chicago again now. I am not an armorer myself,...

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For years I ran a Friday night armouring session each week and we had a great turnout. Some worked on projects, some talked about research, som planned projects, and some were purely social. The reason I ask the question at the start of this thread is I would like to start having armouring nights ag...

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Our website (talbotsfineaccessories.com) had crashed last week but I've got it back online in time for Cyber Monday. Here is the CYBER MONDAY deal. All Antiquities will be 50% off. All jewelry, buckles, and accessories will be 20% off. All books, pamphlets, digital downloads, and videos will be 20% ...

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No one?

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Hello Can’t remember the name of the place were you can get pdf files for various armor projects. A few years back I bought the one for a valsgarde helmet but have lost the file and want to but that one again as well as some others. If anyone know who I am talking about could you post link. Thanks ...

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I realize I've been out of touch so I got curious about who is armouring in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area?

Do you have your own shop?

What sorts of things are you making?

Talbot

C. Gadda wrote:Got my copy yesterday - most excellent! When will Vol II come out? I'm keenly interested in Great Helms.

The plan is to release a volume every year for the next 4 years. The next one should be out next fall.

Talbot

Randall wrote:Got it!! Love it!!! Great work Doug!! Can't wait for the next volumes:)

I'm glad to hear it!

Talbot

Surviving Examples of Early Plate Armour (1300 - 1430) Volume I: Bascinets It is official. You can buy a copy of volume one of my four volume work on early plate armour now. It is even available at a special introductory price in time for your holiday gift giving. http://www.freelanceacademypress.c...

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All orders have been shipped.

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Hrolfr wrote:Must see if there are ANY books I don't have!

There must be one!

Talbot

Hello, Doug, I bought a couple of buckles, one of them for sure listed as 15th c. (other was... 14th?), and they went through as full price. Everything else went through OK. Refund sent and the problem is fixed. The the 50% off I entered into the program could not cope with the new stock I just add...

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I’ll fix that for you. The order hasn’t come through yet so I left a wait until it pops up. Then I will refund the amount you overpaid

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I am running a sale on all of our downloadable books. If you buy two downloadable books I will give you a third one (equal or lesser value) free of charge! Simply make the purchases as usual and then send me an email (doug-strong@comcast.net) with the title or titles you want for free. I will send y...

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All books ordered have now been delivered.

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All order placed are now delivered.

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Pewter plaque belt is Sold

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Here are two new items we have ready to go. #26 Five Medieval buckles $5 each or all 5 for $20 http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/forsale/buckles2.jpg #27 jeweled ring brooches. Copied from an original we own. 3 red, 3 blue, 4 green. $25 each (Normally $50) http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/forsale/b...

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We have some medical bills to pay so I am running a sale on all of our downloadable books. If you buy two downloadable books I will give you a third one (equal or lesser value) free of charge! Simply make the purchases as usual and then send me an email (doug-strong@comcast.net) with the title or ti...

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Hrolfr wrote:Looking.

Still have the same USPS addy?

Yes I do.

1 Wooded Lane
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047

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All items ordered have now been shipped out.

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I will take the white belt and a set of the unfinished rowel spurs Ron Roberts is the name, will paypal you 92 bucks if you think the belt will fit in a flat rate box too Zippy, They are yours. I will be able to fit them all in a flat rate box. If they won't fit and what you send will not cover it ...

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If you can find a brass caster I can provide you with waxes from which to cast them. I still have the molds.

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I love this one!

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We have some medical bills to pay so I am motivated to move some items that are sitting here. They are odds and ends and items that are either unfinished or one of a kind. I cannot really put them on the site but I can sell them here. All are deeply discounted to move fast. Almost all are direct cop...

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Thank you very much Andy! A very merry Christmas and a happy new year to you as well !

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It is not too late to give the gift of History.

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Now is the time of year we begin to think about our gift giving needs. Wouldn't you are someone you love want an actual historical artifact from the time they study or reenact? Do you know someone mad for the Middle Ages, gaga for Greece, ravished by the Renaissance, riveted by Romans, crazy for the...

Re: New armourers Please show what you are working on.

Re: New armourers Please show what you are working on.

New armourers Please show what you are working on.

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Who are active armourers in the N. Illinois and S. Wisconsin?

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