The Armour Archive

Docniel

I had to read Matt's to know where to look, sorry but I just love PB's Pit he's so cool. So, I really like William's press, especially since you could take a couple of Bungee straps or the like and put it up and out of the way, like the pipe clamps! Thanks guys, now I know what to try when I get to ...

Docniel

Does it have to be complete or would you have time/ energy to make it XL?? If interested let me know.

Docniel

Review:
all Fives! Especially since he had to ship to Hawaii, I have a pair of his wisby gaunts, Excellent fit, padded well, and takes a hit well. All his stuff is top notch.

Docniel

Cool, I had never thought of that. I should have to try that this weekend before the movers pack all of my stuff.

Docniel

Really??
So how did you do this?
Curiosity is getting the better of me, since I'll have to wait on making a press and the tree closest to my house, is an 8" dia palm tree.

Docniel

+1 on the weight for butted. I made one took the better part of a year to make. Weight 42 pounds roughly. Have I had to repair it, yes, yes I have. The only time I got hit and I felt it was when I didn't wear my gambeson, just a tunic.
Just my two cents

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Well then. I'll PM you!

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Ivan,
Thanks for posting that.

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Konstantin,
Yes actually that does I remember seeing something like that somewhere just couldn't remember where. You have helped a good deal.

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While I would agree with Anton and Jestyr,

I might be interested in getting it for my wife. What size is it?? Her Birthday is in May.

Docniel

Alright.
SO for the past few days I've been trying to find something online to show me how to curve a heater. Maybe I missed something or just looking in the wrong place. Someone point me in the right direction please.

Docniel

OM HY!

Got my words all tangled up. very nice

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So where would one get something like this from, any ideas??

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I like it. I 'd get one for sure! I like my axe!

Docniel

I too would have to second Rayner. I bought one after it was suggested that I get a little more color in my kit. I got a large, 5'11" 185 or so. It's a little long in the sleeve but I really have no problem with that. As far as the arm movement, it's great! I haven't had any issues with breastplate ...

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If it helps, not heavy at all, I love them, and here's a bonus, I haven't had to put ANY padding in my pair!! Just mi two cents and I hope it helps!

Docniel

When I started, hockey pants. Now, maile and a gambeson.
+1 for the pain factor though.

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Well then, um what can I say, nice grill?? Not bashing him, but if we ever fought remind me to wer my cup!!!!!

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Just finished it out here. Thought it was interesting, but was JC the unarmed guy? I've not seen a pic/ video of him; If so, I would have to agree, he seems to be (clears throat) a bit of a pompus well........

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Thanks Gwen!

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Gwen two questions:

How long is your gift certificates good for?
Would be kind enough to delete my account from HE so i can re create a new one, seems I've forgotten my password. again!

Docniel

Hey Andrew,
How well does the mixture work? And do you keep the sprig of Rosemary in the mix while using it? Just curious.

Believe me, We wish we had gotten more practice in, but I definitly say being busy during deployment makes it fly by. Ah, I miss being on a Carrier!

Docniel

13 years in the Navy and this will be my first deployment on a ship. Just out of curiosity, what type of ship are you on? Last ship deployment (07-08) we had three fighters on board (two nukes and myself) we were able to get the Chain of command to by off and approve us having a practice. Of course...

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So here is the information from John:

"20th EN, TF Lumberjack
And we have a bunch of rapier kit here on KAF.
I'll only be here for two more weeks, though.
John"

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I Just sent him an email, hopefully by tomorrow I'll have an answer for you, as he is supposed to depart stateside in the not to distant future.

Docniel

Too cool! Wish I had gotten up there. I did get to go "sightseeing" a few times (work realted though).
Hey Jakob, when did you get to LNK? Wish I had know that while I was still there. I didn't bring anything, but we sure could have gotten some gear together.

Docniel

So cool! Makes me want to try it here. Thanks for sharing your expedition.

Docniel

I just heard back, mostly everyone is back stateside, there is one person out there right now. If you want a contact and are heading out there, since he's looking to try and start it back up. PM me and I'll get you in contact with him. To tell you the truth, hopefully not a next time, I'll retire in...

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Love the nun's! For what it's worth, my family, being very non catholic, would most certaintly buy one for each of us, and gift a few as well. Great idea. +1 for the rest packing sand!

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I will verify for you. While I was out there they were meeting up Thursday evenings. I will get the exact time. Tried to get people interested while I was at Leatherneck, but no luck.

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If it is any help. There is from my understanding a strictly rapier group with loaner gear that converge on the boardwalk at KAF. I never did make it over there from where I was (Leatherneck) but a couple of my guys who got deployed to the Army did see them practice there a few times. Hope this helps

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Sweet! Thanks for the info.

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Thank you very much for the thread. I was trying to find something on the AA, didn't think about using blanket padding though. Edward, the Chausses you have, the knee padding the only padding? If so did you sew it on the inside or the outside of the fabric? What type of fabric are they made out of? ...

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Comment took me back a bit. Though looking at the picture again, I now understand it. Yeah there are matching greaves, they just don't show up in the picture. And I wish I could clain the work, the whole kit is complaments of Ice and his crew, embarassingly, most of my gear is still packed away in b...

Docniel

Okay so I'm looking for advice, help or constructive criticism. I know about the gamboised cuisse, but what about a gamboised chausses? Was there ever such a thing or would that fall under the Anachronism part of the SCA? I've been thinking about this for a while now, and really haven't found anythi...

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Gamboised Cuisse or Chausses, which would you do??