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Meinhard wrote:Ask the Knights. There's at least one guy trolling pretty hard there.

There is only One True Troll, his name is Matt.

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Greek greaves, Euro tassets, Japanese body armor, and a Turkish shield.

He'll fit right in with the SCA!

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losthelm wrote:In that case what stakes will I see in the classifieds section next week?

What are you trying to say?

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Gruber wrote:Lol! A few at least! So, I made really nice progress today. Feeling very positive.... the customer on the other hand is used to spun domes and fabrication and can not see the shape in the flat metal.

If it was easy, anyone could do it, that's why you make the big bucks! A buck, anyway...

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I have a painting of some Saint in auction book that also has laced leather greaves. Now if I just took the time to go through my auction books until I find it again....

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There's always this for rust removal.

http://www.wimp.com/powercleaning/

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I think you'll want at least a set of archer's knees made to fit the entire brace. What is the warranty on them? I'm told that Donjoys are warranted against any abuse you can put them through.

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I've used a .100 T6 6061 shield for the better part of 3 years (at least two events a month and practice every weekend, three GWs and one Estrella) and only now is the bottom starting to flatten and curl out I can't read the markings on my shield anymore, since it has so many scratches on it, but I...

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Block more.

I used to wear splinted cuisses, but have armored my legs with virtue for many years now.

Most of the time it works.

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Go to Barnes&Noble, and get a coffee table type book on arms and armor. There are some that aren't terribly good, but any that gives a broad overview would be a good start. I don't know what they have on the shelf right now, but if you post a few titles that are in stock we can give you a review.

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I don't think you should even be asking the question for the next couple years. The injury and repair are too recent, and the recovery ongoing. There are probably a lot of things that your doctor would tell you "HELL NO!" about right now.

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I could be wrong, but I don't think the rawhide/canvas&resin will add much strength to the 0.090" 6061 T-6. I'd feel comfortable with 2024 T-3, or 7075 T-6 in that thickness, but not 6061, I think its lifespan will be shorter. But if that is your only choice, go for it- just don't expect it to last ...

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http://www.cooltools.us/Copper-based-So ... ol-218.htm

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So does this idea simply involve invulnerable archers on horseback?

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Small, but nice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYWDuXadosA

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This is the only place I'm sure of for Rome itself:
Roma - Castel Sant Angelo

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Put the wax on the ends of the torc and put it all in the investment rather than trying to put the ends into the molten copper.

Or, you can cast them separate, with a cavity the right size for the torc ends, and solder them in place.

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According to Wiki, elm was often used when good yew was unavailable, do you know anything about that?

Nice work!

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It occurs to me that if the Carolingians see the need to arm many more people in a big hurry, that they might skip the cheek plates so that they can produce more helms with the same amount of steel.

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That's more of a daily use knife, rather than something you'd use in combat. My guess is that it would be something like a long seax.

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+1 to Mac. I asked Marc Carlson about this some time ago, so +2. http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/shoe/RESEARCH/GLOSSARY/bdefjl.htm In modern shoes, all shoes are constructed around a form called a last, which provides the overall shape of the shoe. Lasts can be straight, semi-curved, o...

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http://korokcsodai.blogspot.com/2012/06/i-miksa-kardja-es-messere-maximilian-i.html?spref=fb There are some great photos here! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-laLnPINl_OM/T-bdc4xNZfI/AAAAAAAAApE/hY4fv37pnQY/s640/IMG_1007.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zxyKR0EuDA4/T-bdigfK09I/AAAAAAAAAps/AHHeq6Jze6Q/s640/ms...

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It looks like a pointed bascinet/salet, but it is hard to tell from the video.

Is this it?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adolphusbe ... otostream/

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It looks like a pointed bascinet, but it is hard to tell from the video.

Is this it?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adolphusbe ... otostream/

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Another thought. It is 100% legal to have horse bound javelin throwers on the combat list. I've seen some discussion about people wanting to do it. Scarier than hell when they are charging toward you. I've never heard of that. I wouldn't be in favor of it strictly because you wouldn't be able to sh...

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What's the time period for these? The book covers 1100-1400 and the portable finds scheme identifies these as being 1100-1400 (the Medieval Period). Does anyone have more specific dating? Are we sure these are buckles and not brooches? Brooches usually have openings so that you don't have to pull i...

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There are 840 listed on YouTube under SCA Cut and Thrust.

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Thanks, Mac. Another question while I have your attention: is that skull reinforcement-cap (forgive my ignorance, I'm not sure what the correct term for the piece is) unique to this armet? I've never seen one on any other armet. Reinforces were fairly common, although I can't say w/o looking at my ...

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Alright, I've been hunting for a way to stop sweat getting into my eyes, yes I know it'll happen but I want to prevent it for as long as I can...I've got arming caps but they don't seem to be slowing it.. Any ideas? figured I'd try my fellow fighters with more experience on the matter than me. My a...

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I didn't come up with them, so it wouldn't be stealing from me, it would be research. ;) That was my thought as well, Mac. There isn't anything showing that they were used as "buckles", no dangling belt end, or loop in evidence. I agree that it it is a belt with a ring, not a ring belt, and I hadn't...

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Make the simplest buckle in the world, it will only cost you another 32 cents or so. This is from The Museum of London's Dress Accessories book (1150-1450). Rings for belts came in different sizes, some were made from round wire, and others were more square. They had a tongue that was most often ben...

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Do you mean shield baskets?

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I seem to recall photos of a brigandine suit (doublet and breeches) for Charles V or Philip II. http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/9f/e7/28/9fe728061320202cdf73d5c43f86d42b.jpg http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/search-the-collections?what=Steel|Metal&pg=1 http://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImage...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKKQQUM ... r_embedded

Re: No "New Rapier Peerage" type stuff?

Re: Softening steel

Re: raising a close helm.... advice needed

Re: Effigy Image

Re: The Mother of All Protective Coatings?

Re: Armor to work around a knee brace.

Re: .090 6061 T-6

Re: Went to fighter practice today!

Re: Arms & Armour Research Help

Re: Are my fighting days done...?

Re: .090 6061 T-6.

Re: Copper Casting

Re: Mounted to ground combat in the SCA

Re: Bombard on Mont-Saint-Michel

Re: When in Rome..

Re: Copper Casting

Re: 2 Ash Longbows

Re: Why Did Cheek Pieces and Neck Guards Go Away?

Re: Russian dagger for rattan combat

Re: Straight shoe lasts

Re: Calontir now has C&T

Maximillian I: His Sword and messer

Re: What kind of helmet is Kelson wearing here?

Re: What kind of helmet is Kelson wearing here?

Re: Mounted to ground combat in the SCA

Re: No more ring belts!

Re: Cut and Thrust Experiences?

Re: Need help researching an armor owned by Maximilian I

Re: Sweat liner for helmet

Re: No more ring belts!

No more ring belts!

Re: WTB - Shield Hilts

Re: 16th century brigandine?

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