The Armour Archive

bhaiduk

Where do you find them?

bhaiduk

I've decided to buy a harbour freight nock-off beverly shear. Does anyone know how their coupons work?

bhaiduk

When I made my first gambeson (getting ready to start my second), I used just one layer of batting all over, with an extra layer on the shoulders and the elbows. Over time the elbow padding has worn down enough that I slip on a neoprene pad underneath it now, but that is after 4 years of weekly wash...

bhaiduk

Viking Raven Shield It is 28" made of 1/2" Baltic birch plywood, covered in burlap, and edged with rawhide. It features a blackened mild steel boss and a faux plank finished back. $200 plus shipping. http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/bhaiduk/th_daa61edb-6bff-4970-a76c-4908d42a9c3a.jpg http:/...

bhaiduk

I will try and find out.

bhaiduk

A bit more than 600 miles, but Ansteorra's Warof the Ram (formerly called BAM) is an awesome event with tons of fighting and fighters. http://bordermarch.ansteorra.org/events/bam/bam.php

bhaiduk

What do you think is the ideal sized Lyst field?

bhaiduk

Does anyone have a maille riveting tool they would like to get rid of? I'm looking for one to do flat ring dome riveted maille. I can order a new one but thought I would check to see if anyone had a used one lying around.

bhaiduk

Thanks

bhaiduk

Does anyone have the greydrayon plans? It looks like their site is down.

bhaiduk

Outdoors...lots of wood working tools available

bhaiduk

I would like to make new lyst fields for our barony, but before I propose the idea I want to have a good plan in mind. Our current set is plain, in need of a facelift, and really doesn't work that well anyways. It has a bunch of 2x4's for the uprights held in bases with ropes strung between. It work...

bhaiduk

Chapes, simple and/or complex Helm embellishments, nasals, eye brows, crest, Roman ear thinggies, simple and/or complex Washers or rondels, simple and/or complex Rings Insignia for your kingdom's awards Insignia for my kingdom's awards Period buttons I also really like the idea of being able to send...

bhaiduk

Will do.

bhaiduk

I have a 14ga stainless steel Rus helm from Hjalmr I'm looking to sell. If you are not familiar with his stuff, it's still a rough finish and needs a bit of work to make really pretty. This helm needs sanding and polishing, and either a maille, cloth, or leather drape to finish right. It is legal to...

bhaiduk

Sorry guys, I thought I had replied a few days ago but i suppose it didn't go through. Its a four panel rus helm from Aesir, that i will eventually put a chain drape on. Thanks for all the suggestions.

bhaiduk

I know this has been brought up before, but what is everyone's opinion on the "best" helm padding and chin strap arrangements? I've always used the foam spangen method, but my new helm I want to be really comfortable. I want to be able to put it on and take it off easily, and wear it all day without...

bhaiduk

I have a 14ga stainless steel Rus helm from Hjalmr I'm looking to sell. If you are not familiar with his stuff, it's still a rough finish and needs a bit of work to make really pretty. This helm needs sanding and polishing, and either a maille, cloth, or leather drape to finish right. It is legal to...

bhaiduk

Inside out: Linen gambeson with one layer of cotton batting and eyelets to point my arms to. Wide weight lifting belt, aluminum elbow and cop, aluminum splinted vambraces. Outer tunic (cotton duck for practice, linen for events) Elbow length stainless rivet maille. Nothing for my legs other than pad...

bhaiduk

I'm wanting to register a motto in Latin and need some help. What I want is "look to the end". When I put that in Google translate I get "respice finem". When I translate "Look towards the end" I get "prospicimus finis". Can some educate me on the nuances between the two?
TIA

bhaiduk

I'm a little late to the conversation, but a few thoughts on what I've done. I've found that Baltic birch plywood works better and last longer than the stuff you can get at HD. For the handles I use a one inch oak dowel ripped in half. I make it long enough to go nearly across the diameter, and then...

bhaiduk

I should be there for both.

bhaiduk

So, I've been growing this mop of hair out since October with the sole intenion of doing something fun with it at Gulf Wars. I had originally thought about the bayeux tapestry style with the front long and the back shaven, but now I'm looking for other ideas. I want to look vikingish, or at least pl...

bhaiduk

If you guys want some more Viking action and are on site Wednesday evening, we are having a Viking Deed of arms at 5:00pm in the fort. More details here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/918958871471074/

bhaiduk

From what I'm reading on the FB page, it's invitation only. I'm available, but doubt my kit will pass muster from reading the rules :( By "active invitation" I pretty much mean that if you show up, want to fight, and have a kit that meets the requirements, then we will be glad to have you. Perhaps ...

bhaiduk

The Vikings are coming! Wednesday of Gulf Wars at 5:00 p.m. in the Fort. This year there will be a Viking Raid at Gulf Wars. This is a Viking era deed of arms featuring highly period arms and armour, special combat conventions, hordes of loot and plenty of Viking age violence. Spectators are more th...

bhaiduk

I wear a simple hood underneath mine and fold it back over the top. It's basically the same kind of hood rapier fighters use, except a single layer of linen. Totally hides my gorget and i can pull it up over my head to keep the sun off when I'm not wearing my helm.

bhaiduk

If caius doesn't take it, i will.

bhaiduk

I make custom wood shields, covered in burlap and edged in raw-hide. Below are some examples of ones I’ve done in the past year or so, and a rough break down on the prices. I can still do a few more in time for delivery at Gulf Wars. I can do almost any size, shape, color or detail you want. If you’...

bhaiduk

I didn't think about ebay. Thanks!

bhaiduk

A little of topic, but I'm looking for an adze. I want to try my hand at some older wood working. I'm looking for the flat kind, used to shape logs into beams kind of tool. New they seem to be going for $150 ish. I don't really want to spend that before I know if I will like it. Anybody have advice ...

bhaiduk

My guess is he's also in the six month wait range, but have you talked to black hydra armouries.

bhaiduk

If you are going to hide it all, I would suggest: legs- Whatever padded sliding shorts you find comfortable knees- Bokalo wingless aluminum knees attached to McDavid softball knee pads . kidney- A wide weight lifting belt. This is pretty much minimums, but I find it super comfy. I can wear this all ...

bhaiduk

Thanks for the plug George.

bhaiduk

I'm 6' and mine is 24"x36".

Re: Harbour Freight Coupons

Harbour Freight Coupons

Re: tunic or kaftan-like gambeson

Viking Raven Shield FS

Re: Munitions Grade Arms - Winter Events (looking for more!)

Re: Munitions Grade Arms - Winter Events (looking for more!)

Ideal Lyst Field size

Looking for maille riveting tool.

Re: Looking for Lyst Field designs.

Re: Looking for Lyst Field designs.

Re: Looking for Lyst Field designs.

Looking for Lyst Field designs.

Re: A question on bronze casting for sale

Re: Stainless Rus Helm FS

Stainless Rus Helm FS

Re: Best helm padding

Best helm padding

Re: Want an affordable SCA legal Rus Helmet

Re: Fighting in Maille:SCA

Latin motto help

Re: round shield/rawhide edging

Re: calling all Rus/Vikings.

medieval haircut?

Re: calling all Rus/Vikings.

Re: "Viking Raid" deed of arms at Gulf Wars XXIV!

"Viking Raid" deed of arms at Gulf Wars XXIV!

Re: Viking Gorget - Or, how not to stick out like a sore thu

Re: 14g Stainless Steel Russian Helmet -$150

Custom Wood Shields in Time for Gulf Wars

Re: WTB: Wood Working Adze

WTB: Wood Working Adze

Re: WTB: Japanese Kabuto

Re: Looking for good hideaway legs, knees and kidney

Re: Looking for a Norman shield for heavy much like this..

Re: Oval center-grip dimensions?