The Armour Archive

Rainald

Sorry to hear that. I can relate on the hands a little bit, especially when it's cold out. Somebody posted about apple cider vinager a while back as being helpful for arthritis. I gave it a shot and it really seemed to help me. You might want to look into it.

Rainald

Me! if at all possible. Since I have missed the last 5 years worth of Estrellas, Gulf Wars, Lilys,and Pennsic's I am just raring to go.

Rainald

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Russ Mitchell: ... do you know who did this, or what his email is? I'd love to bend his ear a little... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Probably a good place to start would be here: h...

Rainald

I'm sure this is fairly common knowledge, but for those who have not seen it yet: http://www.wpi.edu/~jforgeng/MeyerIQP/ An interesting bio-mechanical analysis of Joachim Meyers work; " A Thorough Description of the Free, Knightly and Noble Art of Fencing, Showing Various Customary Defenses, Adorned...

Rainald

Don't know about plans, but look at some of the pennsic pages on the web. Some of them have lot of pics of gates for ideas.

Rainald

I get bored with a piece after I've worn it once or twice. I'm slowing down, but I used to make 4-5 complete harnesses a year for myself. Count me in also, except I get bored after I make it, I don't even have to wear it. Guess that's why I am up to 3 fu...

Rainald

Thanks for the replies. It is supposed be 15th C. Around 1480's, kind of a cross between high gothic and Burgundian styles. It is sized for me, 6'1", 195 lbs. And I got it smooth by planishing like this: A: hammering on the outside surface of the metal with a light hammer with the piece resting on m...

Rainald

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vincent_c=={=====-: .... We are getting more and more people around here that refuse to call their shots so I have to have something that will really sting'em good... </...

Rainald

Nice shop, but whats with the white stuff on the ground?

Rainald

Like the title says, available here:

http://photos.yahoo.com/rainaldk2

in the folder called yahoo photos. As always comments,critiques, bitchs and complaints welcome. I still need to strap it and fiddle with the sliding rivit articulation, but's about 90% done.

Rainald

Here in Japan I have seen live cutting demonstrations. I believe the center is bamboo (to simulate bone) surrounded by several layers of tatami (rice straw). I watched a gentleman slice through a pole constructed like this that was about 15" (arm thickness) around. He used a two handed 45 degree dow...

Rainald

I just want to see what I missed and what the current kit tends to look like.

Rainald

A double layer of heavy canvas would work really well. Poke holes through it with a dull awl instead of cutting the hole and it should work just swell. You want to separate the weave instead of cutting the threads.

Rainald

I like to use the "Karate" hand as an example of how to align your swordarm for targeting. For example put down the sword, and form your dominant hand into a karate fist (2nd knuckles forming a knife edge). Then practice slowly throwing shots at a target. Explain that the knife edge of the fist corr...

Rainald

Maybe a background extra from XENA?

Rainald

.... Carpal tunnal is just something that runs in my family though... .[/B]

Actually no, carpal tunnel is caused by repetitive motion. You might be more predisposed to it via your genetic background, but it doesn't cause it.

Rainald

Why dont you make your own? That's what I'm doing now. I going with 2" X 2" 2mm (14 ga) plates etched with a design. Check out my recent post on etching. I figure it's going to be a hell of a lot cheaper than buying fittings.

Rainald

Always glad to share info. After all, that's what this is all about.

Just do me one favor, post a pic when you guys try it out.

Rainald

I used a set of shower knobs as pommels for a matched set of short swords. They are the ones on the showers that only have one knob for both hot/cold adjustment. I sanded off the chrome and found they are solid brass underneath. A little work with a grinder and they look fairly decent and work great.

Rainald

I just tried out an easy way to make repeated etched designs in metal. It requires no artistic ability what so ever and allows repeated etchings that are exactly the same design. I thought about this while trying to figure out how to duplicate artwork for a plaque belt that I am going to make. Find ...

Rainald

Hey, when YOUR group only does a couple fighting events a year (in armour, at least) then you'd be as happy as I am! You should really do some cross training if things are that sporadic in your group. Play SCA year round to advance as a fighter.You will gain much in distance recognition, timing and ...

Rainald

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tybolt: ...just remember, drill your holes and amrk the leather before curving, and if your holes aret even, NUMBER the plates and their coresponding holes in the leather, othe...

Rainald

I manage to draw blood on just about every major project. I kinda believe in paying the gods upfront during the making to save on the wearing. Seems to work for me. I used to work on cars quite a bit and was always getting cut. Weird thing was the wound would be packed with nasty grease and decades ...

Rainald

Thanks for the info. Guess I need to cleanup the shop today since it's coated in about 1/16" of aluminum dust.

Rainald

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Cerdic: ...Water leaking is a non issue as the hose tip has a bite nipple (no comments from the peanut gallery), that only allows water out when you actively use the device....

Rainald

Me!

My bastard is around 4' (i'll have to measure to get the exact length) and it's my favorite weapon.

A 4' mace seems a little ridiculous though.

Rainald

Which of the following do you think shows more prowess on the list field? Assuming that the list field is being run on the lines of a medieval tourney, where we are actually trying to best our noble opponent, not literally kill them and send them into the afterlife. A well-swung stout blow that clea...

Rainald

I had the opportunity to examine two Deepeka helms this weekend. The one found here http://www.deepeeka.com/swords/helmets/index.htm found in section â€œmedieval helmets IIIâ€

Rainald

Cool, thanks. What did you use to transfer from the video camera to computer file. I'm interested in doing the same with some of our footage.

Rainald

Sorry; been a little busy the past few days. I'm still interested and will get in contact with you all soon.

Rainald

I have a couple of items that are blued. The first is a mild steel great helm that was heat blued using a oxy welding rig. It's over 15 years old and still has a nice bluish black sheen to it. I have an early crusader style helm that I blued myself. I used about 20 lbs of BBQ briquets and my weber t...

Rainald

Anybody know what the typical size of the plaques on 14th C belt were? The ones that were worn slung low around the hips. I have seen one for sale that had them at 2" X 2". I'm just trying to find out if that seems to be about right for period.

Rainald

Anyone ever though about it? I find myself wanting some nice garb for my return to the real world. It's time step up from the old t-tunic and trews look. I can sew, but not near as well as I can armour. In fact I have way more armour than I do garb. So any tailors/seamstress's out there perhaps will...

Rainald

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Prince Of Darkmoor: For me, mental preparation begins about two months before I even strap on armour. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That wouldn't work for me, I fight every ...

Rainald

I have two steel dishing forms made from the bottom of welding oxygen bottles. Man do they ever make a difference! I save about 30-40% more time using them then I do with a stump. I usually use a shotput on a stick for the main hammer or a large rubber camping mallet with the end domed. The rubber h...

Bio-mechanical Analysis of Meyers Fechtbucher

Pics of latest project: breast/back

Any Pics from Gulf Wars?

My new etching technique.

Which shows more prowess?

Deepeka "SCA" helm review

Size of plaques on belts?

Armour trade for nice garb?