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James Peck / Richard Blackmoore's research library is being sold off by his widow, I have a link in classifieds. JT I hope I didn't cross a line crossposting it here

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I have a post in the classifieds area - James Peck / Richard Blackmoor's research library is being sold by his widow. JT - I hope I didn't cross a line posting it in resedarch

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James Peck (SCA Sir Richard Blackmoor) had an amazing library - his widow is selling it off
You can follow the offerings on https://lebatarde.com/?fbclid=IwAR2NnZ5 ... BZbVWfLU3o

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I don't think there are any groups in the states where that cage would pass muster

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I don't think there are any groups in the states where that cage would pass muster

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I'm a bit late to the party - I have used hussar saddlery's buff leather
http://hussarsaddlery.com/FullHidesandStraps.html

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First question would be what skills do you bring to the table? Some ren faire merchants do fairly basic arts and crafts, some do serious work - what can you do that someone would want to pay money for?
Until you are brining in money this isn't really a plan as much as a fantasy

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Just as an add on - I ordered several belt fittings from Tod's Stuff, once the royal mail, and USPS managed to get them to me I was absolutely thrilled with the quality of his work. I would recommend him strongly.

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Just as an add on - I ordered several belt fittings from Tod's Stuff, once the royal mail, and USPS managed to get them to me I was absolutely thrilled with the quality of his work. I would recommend him strongly.

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The title says everything, any idea who did this?

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For whatever it's worth, i have done a few scabbards, i generally rip the board lengthwise, i do the chiselwork on what had been the exterior of the wood. When i glue it up the wood will have a tendancy to work against warping

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If modern helmet makers all had the same idea about head shape and made their helmets all reflect that standard, then one could make a reasonable choice based on circumference. That is, or course provided of course that both helmet maker and customer had similar ideas about where to take that measu...

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could you change the title to multi lame?

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He was a good guy

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Hi Folks My wife is friends with Richard Blackmore's widow, Wanda was over during the weekend. For those of you who knew him Richard / James had a magnificent arms and armor library - he had a significant investment. The date isn't set, Wanda is working with Christies on valuing the library, as I ge...

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If people won't buy it at the price you need to charge, don't make it. This seems to be the hardest lesson to learn. Some yutz posted that he was looking for someone to install 300 feet of stockade fence on a vacant lot, he wanted the posts cemented into place, he wanted the job to last 20 years, h...

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http://www.uu.se/en/research/news/article/?id=9390&typ=artikel What was previously thought to be typical Viking Age patterns in silver have now proven to be geometric Kufic characters. The Uppsala University researchers behind the study also show that both Allah and Ali are invoked in the patterns ...

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Jonny Deuteronomy wrote:I know a fat guy that held up a Pennsic field battle for an hour by doing this exact thing.
The forever hold came 45 seconds into the battle, just as the lines engaged for the first time.

If that's back in the mists of time - Aonghais?

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I assume you've seen Rocroi?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTYuYxmICGo

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Decent mechanics gloves can make the difference between my harnds are cold, and I can't feel what I'm working on - you won't be warm, but you will be able to work. A pair of nitrile painters gloves under the work gloves will work as an air barrier.

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The horse has either left, or not left the barn - Tods Castings is very good depending on what you're looking for http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/todsfoundry/buckles.htm Best quality I have seen Absolutely true Sir Mordreth...Tod's is amazing. I was trying to acquire parts for a "Novgorod" style pouch.....

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The horse has either left, or not left the barn - Tods Castings is very good depending on what you're looking for
http://www.todsstuff.co.uk/todsfoundry/buckles.htm

Best quality I have seen

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on the other hand you can document it - Me? I prefer the panel where the musketeer is bashing the other one with his helmet

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one of his other videos - victory conditions coppergate helm @ 6:30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Umh-pa7FA

interesting helm test

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Sort of SCA specific - I was in a discussion about sword weights one of the posters made a comment about "smashing armor", this was followed by general merriment at the thought of "defeating armor with a single handed sword" I pointed out that I wasn't defeating armor with a broadsword, I was beatin...

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At $700 AUD I'm surprised it lasted that long.

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Hope you don't mind, I put your page up on my FB acct - there are a couple of Misprounski bible short polearms in the area, they get a lot of attention

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I guess they're the "holmgang Hamburg" group that also loaded on youtube - I watched one fight that devolved into a ground wrestling match with one gent punching a helmet with his bare hand.
I don't think these guys are the cream of the German gene pool

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Corcran mac Diarmata wrote:Please for the love of gods, tell me was trolling.

he heads the Sheffield Historic Interpretation Team - what do you think?

Other hand he reminds me a lot of one of the founders of New York Jedi Academy, who sadly wasn't kidding

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I would like to find some low-cut 14th century shoes or boots that will hold up well to battlefield-stomping without interfering with my cased greaves. Ideally, they should also be sturdy enough to bear the attachment of sabatons. I tried out my new greaves this past weekend with side-lacing boots ...

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Because of aforementioned foot rot issues (and massively flat feet), I will likely be making my own shoes too - also for cased greave allowance. woolen socks (wick moisture), and foot powder? Arthur Savage pointed out that trench foot had serious consequences: "My memories are of sheer terror and t...

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I would hate for you to be disappointed : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRgJO36BY0w and to apologise (legit video) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub1B8LdjL-8 Honestly... I enjoyed both. Ain't a damn thing wrong with a thick fella in a kilt. I know the audience is supposed to be amused at the h...

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Zubeydah wrote:*blush* I read this as, 'show us your kilts' and was super-excited.
But that aside... some beautiful kits here! Well done, gentlemen!

I would hate for you to be disappointed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRgJO36BY0w

and to apologise (legit video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub1B8LdjL-8

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Sean M wrote:Didn't the leaders of a hunt take part in the unmaking?

Don't forget as much French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin as you can get.

an Englishman italianate becomes Satan incarnate, and Italian anglified becomes an angel personified

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I think that even carving is a pretty average joe kind of skill. . totally disagree, carving at table is a skill that would be expected for a gentleman. way back in the reign of King Horic of happy memory in the East I was asked to carve for the high table at coronation, it was an honor, and with t...

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