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- Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:49 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Preventing aluminum Shields from bending or warping
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1921
Re: Preventing aluminum Shields from bending or warping
My kite is 7075 T-6. It was a PITA to put a curve in with a roller. It's very hard to bend, even when it was just a blank. It's faced in 4oz leather, backed in linen, edged in rawhide over door edging with leather arm and hand straps. It often gets confused for a wooden shield due to the look and ho...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:54 am
- Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
- Topic: I Wanna Be a 11th C. to mid-12th C. Norman
- Replies: 86
- Views: 25646
- Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:50 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Mac's new chest. More than meets the eye.
- Replies: 212
- Views: 113017
Re: Mac's new chest. More than meets the eye.
Given the name of the group, Why are you surprised?
- Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: 40 oz leather bottel for sale
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1692
Re: 40 oz leather bottel for sale
Ha, I was just watching your tutorial on Youtube last night.
- Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:03 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Shield sizes?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 819
Re: Shield sizes?
My aluminum kite shield:
https://goo.gl/photos/LoWGpxfhXHv7JiLZA
The paint job is different now and it is edged with car door edging and rawhide.
https://goo.gl/photos/LoWGpxfhXHv7JiLZA
The paint job is different now and it is edged with car door edging and rawhide.
- Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:27 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: The down side to getting into shape
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1450
Re: The down side to getting into shape
or build up your calf muscles.
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 9:50 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Halfway done making greaves!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1567
Re: Halfway done making greaves!
Yeah, cutting out the pattern from the metal is half the battle.
- Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:50 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Concussions and CTE
- Replies: 239
- Views: 244998
Re: Concussions and CTE
Interestingly, this came up on one of my Social Media feeds yesterday.
http://www.ted.com/talks/david_camarill ... what_might?
Now it has me wondering what kind of damage shockwaves can cause to the brain.
http://www.ted.com/talks/david_camarill ... what_might?
Now it has me wondering what kind of damage shockwaves can cause to the brain.
- Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:03 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: rattan saex
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1909
Re: rattan saex
What he said. Mine is 18" total length. Also worn at the back. Practice drawing it. Dagger fights quick draw can be good practice for the "under duress". Also practice drawing so it is one smooth action. I just have to reach down and back along my belt line, the handle is right there. Worn in back i...
- Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:21 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: rattan saex
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1909
Re: rattan saex
Mine is 18" and wear it at the back. I just adjust it so I can reach back and grab the handle.
- Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:06 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Are split front gambeson/hauberk recreations wrong?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1848
Re: Are split front gambeson/hauberk recreations wrong?
Some example from shortly after the Hastings Era.
https://goo.gl/photos/og7ZPMdbErkcsdnv5
https://goo.gl/photos/og7ZPMdbErkcsdnv5
- Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:43 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Tall Ships Race the Great Lakes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 395
Tall Ships Race the Great Lakes
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/01/fleet_of_20_tall_ships_to_race.html "At least 20 tall ships are scheduled to visit each of the Great Lakes this year; a fleet that includes a replica Viking longship and a 170-foot Spanish Galleon making their debut on America's freshwater seas. The El Gal...
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:38 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Where is the best place to buy sheet titanium?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 766
- Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:28 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Reminder: Shop Ventilation is Important!!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1564
Re: Reminder: Shop Ventilation is Important!!!
Good to see you are still with us. Apart from the monoxide detector, you might want to add a baffled vent with a fan that turns on with the lights.
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:08 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Non-Laurels Only! Please post your work!
- Replies: 610
- Views: 82883
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:28 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Viking settlement found near Stoney Point, NY
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1046
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 1:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Stainless helm kit auction
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1471
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:34 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Lamellar Rust Prevention
- Replies: 6
- Views: 723
Re: Lamellar Rust Prevention
I've had no issues using 550 cord or edging in leather. Then again Ti doesn't rust.
- Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:19 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: To blouse your maille or to not blouse. That is the question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1592
Re: To blouse your maille or to not blouse. That is the ques
I've seen depictions with and without belts. Never seen anyone on the SCA wear mail without a belt. Much less a sword slit.
https://plus.google.com/photos/11205455 ... 2736866369
https://plus.google.com/photos/11205455 ... 2736866369
- Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:25 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Deburring tumbler
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1232
Re: Deburring tumbler
When I made my Ti lamellar, I made my own tumble to deburr the plates. I bough blank empty paint cans from the local hardware store and play sand. Some wood for a frame, old pieces of copper pipe covered in old pieces of garden hose, electric motor of an old old table saw, and made form wooden pulle...
- Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Period fighting boots
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1012
Re: Period fighting boots
I've been fighting in these for a few years.
http://www.vikingleathercrafts.com/12th ... boots.html
http://www.vikingleathercrafts.com/12th ... boots.html
- Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:44 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: A thank you to the archive.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1261
Re: A thank you to the archive.
Congrats!
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:20 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: You're not going to fight. are you?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2446
Re: You're not going to fight. are you?
This is why I like roof racks. Also, one of my vehicle criteria is cargo space.
Just wear your armour there!
Just wear your armour there!
- Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:29 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Protecting the boys
- Replies: 60
- Views: 4871
Re: Protecting the boys
Compression shorts, then another pair of compression shorts with a cup pocket. Use a Nutty Buddy. The cup pocket has the slit cut in the bottom for the tail of the Nutty Buddy. Stays in place, works great.
- Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:09 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: The Armored Combat League hits Men's Health
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1169
Re: The Armored Combat League hits Men's Health
This is all I found on the website:
http://www.menshealth.co.uk/building-mu ... ck=main_sr
http://www.menshealth.co.uk/building-mu ... ck=main_sr
- Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:04 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Looking for advice re: dissatisfied customer.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 7521
Re: Looking for advice re: dissatisfied customer.
I already said your policy is quite clear on your website. That said, does the perceived flaw inhibit the function of the helm visor in any way or does it negatively effect the safety of the wearer or the durability of the helm? It doesn't seem so from the photos you posted. I hope PayPal doesn't sc...
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:16 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Big Piece of Rattan... what to make?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1185
Re: Big Piece of Rattan... what to make?
Damn, you'd almost be swinging a 2x4!
- Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Looking for advice re: dissatisfied customer.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 7521
Re: Looking for advice re: dissatisfied customer.
Sounds like someone wants a free helm or to stupid to order or use helm. Your policy clearly state to contact your before modifying items. Just to cover all your based, aka dense customers, you may want to give examples. Such as drilling, hammering, welding, grinding, altering finish (painting, sand...
- Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:19 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament
- Replies: 40
- Views: 45987
Re: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament
HUH? 0.o
This is sounding more and more like Calvinball.
This is sounding more and more like Calvinball.
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:21 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament
- Replies: 40
- Views: 45987
Re: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament
I'm wondering what is up with that polearm fight. That looked seriously messed up. I'm coming to the opinion that both parties should have with drew for the best interest of the kingdom.
- Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:30 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament
- Replies: 40
- Views: 45987
Re: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament
Seems to have been a system failure. This last week, I've been reading posts by those that marshaled that they should have done more and vague posts about the fighting, new comers, and kingdom communication. This is one first person account. http://maltesecross.co/eerie-silence/ videos: https://www....
- Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:04 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: inexpensive sources for beeswax?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 975
Re: inexpensive sources for beeswax?
I get mine at a local natural foods store. They sell honey and related products from local apiaries.
- Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:02 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Never gonna do it without the fez on
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1193
- Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:18 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: "BUILD ME AN ARMY WORTH OF MORDOR!!"...or a leather drape.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 956
Re: "BUILD ME AN ARMY WORTH OF MORDOR!!"...or a leather drap
Mail. Like I said on FB. It will class it up.
So, what's this shiny hat look like. I'm assuming there is a gap.
So, what's this shiny hat look like. I'm assuming there is a gap.
- Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:54 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Water-Hardening Leather Via Pour-on?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 699
Re: Water-Hardening Leather Via Pour-on?
It's going to have to be soaked. You want to transform the interior fibers, not just the skin. Which is what a pour would do. Do you have access to a roaster pan? You could soak in room temp water in say the bathroom tube over night or at least a few hours, then attach to a form then bake till dry. ...