The Armour Archive

GeneP

I have not been on here in many years but I was Toms long time apprentice. I put my hammers down when I started a family and moved along career wise but we have always remained friends and colleagues. He was like an older brother to me. I will miss him dearly. This loss hits me so deeply and persona...

GeneP

I just put this up on ebay if anyone is interested. I made it several years ago, it has been sitting on a shelf and just decided to get rid of it. It has some minor surface rust but should be no problem to clean up with a quick polish or sanding whatever you choose. It was originally high polish but...

GeneP

Please refer any questions to email and I will respond. Don't surf AA much anymore and just posted here on a whim.
Thanks for posting links HvR(thought I did but must have forgotten)

Gene

GeneP

Well I have been on hold for awhile, with real life stuff. I need motivation to get back to pounding metal and so I am selling my older 14C style SCA kit on Ebay. Includes pivot bargrill visor, coat of plates, arms and legs with rondels, with a set of half gauntlets, and a brig style gorget. I made ...

GeneP

Book sold, if you have not recieved an email from me by now it was not you. Nothing personal. If it falls through Tierlagh has first dibs

GeneP

GeneP

I have an old copy of Amrs and Armour of the Medieval Knight I am willing to part with(3rd copy of the book and I dont need 3!) Anyway it is hardback but missing the dustjacket. Corners a little worn but other than that book is in good shape, all contents inside are in good shape. 25$ shipping inclu...

GeneP

Good point, I did not realize shipping with UPS was only 15$ I had listed that price with shipping being more than that. That being the case I will drop then to $150 and whoever wants them all 3 together pays shipping. If shipping turns out more than 15$ we can work out a deal to split the cost of s...

GeneP

I have 3 Ironmonger dishing forms for sale. These are brand new and never used. I just don't need them so I figured I would offer them up here. 1 each of the small medium and large forms. see his website for pics(link in supplies section of AA) see post below for price email me for any inquiries bgp...

GeneP

sean, I have to agree with you. They did not touch any power tools, no scrap metal, not even the push lawn mower or weedeater sitting out in plain sight. Left all of that. As for pawn shops I have distributed pics to all the local pawn shops and antique dealers but thanks for the idea. If you guys s...

GeneP

I have a pic of some of the stuff and will post later buut here is a better description. Blacksmith vise, been cleaned up oiled, pretty much looks like any old blacksmith vice except the neck to mount it has been rewelded 3 lynch tool hatchet stakes about 8-9 lbs each 1 ball stake that is a half of ...

GeneP

Guys if any of you see any ball stakes, hatchet stakes or raising hammers on ebay or anywhere else, I had several stolen from my place this week. Not normal stakes, these were stakes from the lynch auction. You guys who know what that is know why I would like to get this stuff back. Also taken was a...

GeneP

Bump,
still available if anyone is interested.
regards
geneP

GeneP

here is a link to photos of the anvil. let me know if they do not work.
Thanks
GeneP

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rmaccuswe ... .dir=/e3ff

GeneP

Hey Z whats up,should say tinsmith anvil, my mistake I was at work when I typed that up. SLet me know if pics come through or shoot me an email. Cheers, Gene BTW we need to talk about the secret trip to pennsic for tools!LOL Just tried to add photos not working as the ones I have are way large. I wi...

GeneP

I have an extra anvil for sale. It is a 75lb tinsmith anvil. It is 4ft long by 3 inches wide. The top is curved at a slight angle with one end flat about 4 inches wide by 6 inches long. This anvil works really well for making lames and arms and legs. In good shape asking 100$ plus cost of shipping o...

GeneP

Could have used, would have used and did use are entirely different things. I have to agree with what has been said, not good to decide what you want and grasp for a means to justify it. That being said lots of folks wear all kinds of leather in the SCA and claim to portray this and that. Fine to do...

GeneP

Well I have to post a brief comment here or two here. First Chef: gotta agree with you on pretty much all of what you have said. Some of the guys listed I do not know or have not seen their work personally, some I know personally. I am Tom Justus apprentice so yeah I know him pretty well. His work i...

GeneP

Just wanted to drop a note for a review and say thanks. I ordered some dishes and stakes from eric at Ironmonger. Just what I needed and great service. Yeah I could make some of the stuff but I want to get my new shop up and running quick and without the right tools its hard to make tools so Eric wa...

GeneP

Hi, Is the B2 gone or still available?

GeneP

Hi, while I don't have pics I can tell you that What Jeff makes is goiong to be pretty close to the original so you cannot go wrong looking at the pic. He is an excellent armourer so don't fret buying from him
Regards
GeneP

GeneP

Hey I was looking at your home pase and saw the wall hanging of the tapestry hanging above the armour. Did you make it or if not were did you get it. I like it alot!
Regards
GeneP

GeneP

Hi, we don't have scotch brite belts but do use scoch brite wjheels around here from time to time. They work well on brass and smaller peices, but cost alot, so we keep it for small special stuff.

Regards
GeneP
Apprentice to Tom Justice

GeneP

Now Steve would that maille in the video be some that is available through Forth-Castle Armoury? LOL Just kidding, spot looked great
Regards
GeneP

GeneP

Corvious,
You are actually quite lucky. There are alot of good armourersin NC and Virginia area. Most are active in the SCA so try that route.
Regards
GeneP
Apprentice to Tom Justus

GeneP

Look for images on the von Dargen topfhelm. (Just dont have any at the moment but I know there are plenty of the helm on the web.)if I remember it is later that the dates you want but that is the style of the helm. It is a 6 peice helm

Regards
GeneP

GeneP

Well said AB Hammer As an apprentice( to Tom Justus) it is pretty much as you spoke. I have been his apprentice for going on 4 years now and well still do not want to take commissions or really open my own armoury. While I am capable of making alot of things, the amount I still have to learn from To...

GeneP

Never bought anything from wombat and dont need to. just a note on this subject. I saw a news story the other day about a guy who had made sales via the internet and never followed through. I believe it was on electronic equipment(not sure however). Anyway he had several dozen folks complain and he ...

GeneP

you should get ahold of Tom or Tracy Justus.
Both have done somework and he has made a rondel dagger. My bet is one of them would know

email at
tjustus@sprynet.com

GeneP

Yeah Tom told me you guys were coming down. Unfortunately I am leaving this afternoon to go visit family in the eastern part of the state. However, I should be back before too late on Sunday and maybe I will get to see you guys then. Have a safe trip
GeneP

GeneP

Yeah I know 300 is alot . I bought mine a what 2 or 3 years ago for 75$. Since then every time i see it pop up they always seem to go for 150-300. Especialy rare as there is only 1 edition to due copyright issues after he released it.

GeneP

deleted due to me not paying attention to what I was doing!!!DOH

GeneP

$75 for 25 vervelles @ $3 each Yipes! That sounds like an excessive price. There's no way a vervelle should cost that much---is there? I could certainly have them cast for less... Just to clarify for you on prices,,,that is not just the cost of the vervelles.. It also includes mounting them to the ...

GeneP

There have been several book lisits posted at various times on the AA as well as a couple of pretty good links on how to raise. Use the search function and you should find them with no problem. But a good starter book Brian Prices Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction. Seen it as low as 40 and ...

GeneP

Hey guys I posted this here as I thought folks who read this forum could get the best use from this item if they won it. Found a copy of 2500 Years of European Helms by Curtis for auction on Ebay this morning. No idea what the reserve is but betting is up to 41BGP(About 75$) The book while academica...

GeneP

There are at least 2 pieces of body armour from the vendal sites I know of. They are maille shoulders with plates on the chest back and torso. Bucjles in the front it appeaered but I have not studied them in depth yet. Will one day as it looks like a cool piece to make. I have photos of them on a cd...

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