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by Samuel
Wed Sep 18, 2002 11:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My new hat
Replies: 8
Views: 17

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Timo: <B> Taller????? I wish I was taller....and lefthanded.... Gee, I bet I could have won crown by now... ...oh wait.... http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Timo (almos...
by Samuel
Fri Sep 13, 2002 9:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA- Practices in Dayton OH
Replies: 2
Views: 6

Hmmm dayton is part of barony of Flaming Gryphon. The White Tower, Sir Richard Gry Lion, Viscount Sir Myles and Viscountess Katarina are all in that general area and thier family of mine. Also Baron Barak is still there , he is a way cool guy as well..

Samuel
by Samuel
Fri Sep 13, 2002 9:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Required reading for learning?
Replies: 13
Views: 7

The book of chivalry.

by Geoffery De Charny


great read......
by Samuel
Tue Sep 10, 2002 11:02 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: In Service to the Dream?
Replies: 63
Views: 27

I used to own it ( divorce has a way to limiting your sources)

ITs good and worth the money... IMO the best part was seeing anshelms shop:-)
by Samuel
Mon Sep 09, 2002 8:00 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Pattern for Torse and Mantle
Replies: 6
Views: 31

okay....

there is this game called "ask-yer-knight"

in that game many questions will become easy.:-)

Samuel < worn a mantle and torse on a helm for eight years.
by Samuel
Mon Sep 09, 2002 7:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Um... can you de-magnetize a big round ALO?
Replies: 14
Views: 12

Ive heard that wrapping electrical cord around such stuff and running voltage will demagnetize the item in center or magnetize it...

check a MR. Wizard site I guess.
by Samuel
Mon Sep 09, 2002 7:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Heater shield size across the SCA?
Replies: 34
Views: 22

Im a fan of the "chin to crotch, shoulder to shoulder" method of making heaters....

anything bigger than that is stupid IMO.
by Samuel
Fri Sep 06, 2002 3:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: stuppidity beyond beliefe
Replies: 165
Views: 157

Duke Jean Richard ,

your Still on the chiv list?


Sameul< left in protest
by Samuel
Fri Sep 06, 2002 3:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Watching Tape
Replies: 9
Views: 7

Hey I got a video camera... used to tape fighter practices all the time..... but some people get pissy about it so I stoped.
by Samuel
Fri Aug 30, 2002 7:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: period sheild construction
Replies: 9
Views: 19

to quote barbie " ough, way wong wole Ken"

thats not it either.. the one im looking for had Pics of period shields and sources for each of them I think it may have been Rhys or Will McLean who wrote it.
by Samuel
Fri Aug 30, 2002 3:56 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: period sheild construction
Replies: 9
Views: 19

"I think, NO you sick dutch bastard" PERIOD shield construction , not "how to be a flaming asswipe and protest stuff" I hope Aelric comes to your home, beats your ass with his "knight" stick, and zip ties you to his rear bumper before driving back to New Mexico for duty. Or at the least you feel lik...
by Samuel
Sun Aug 25, 2002 6:10 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: period sheild construction
Replies: 9
Views: 19

period sheild construction

guys I saw a web page on period shield construction a couple of days ago and lost the link. it was in PDF format and had photos of a slew of period shields.. anyone got an Idea of what it is?
by Samuel
Fri Aug 23, 2002 12:05 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Lucky Dogs
Replies: 11
Views: 8

Im thinking a cold chisel and a 1" chunk of steel would get you faster and cleaner lines than torching or jig sawing.
by Samuel
Thu Aug 08, 2002 12:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So who isn't going to Pennsic and why?
Replies: 97
Views: 1346

broke.....and would be homeless if I went...
by Samuel
Thu Aug 08, 2002 12:24 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armour stand
Replies: 16
Views: 32

I made a plan for one sorta like the atypical SCA table with two interlocking sections of plywood one being a front profile and the other a side profile then cut pair sections for the side profiles for the arms and legs ( legs are a must for stability... since I need something to dry my gambison off...
by Samuel
Thu Jul 11, 2002 11:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to recognize me at Pennsic or Pics of my armor
Replies: 29
Views: 11

jimena,

we met at Estrella. the night before my vigil actually... I never did see you in kit ....

Love the second photo you sure your not French?? that pic needs a caption .....

" no matter what u think big boy, you CANT handle this!!!"

Samuel

now I gotta check the bodice pic:-)
by Samuel
Mon Jul 08, 2002 8:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How ´bout them mutant lefties....
Replies: 9
Views: 10

OR flip your off hand sword upside down and put a thrusting tip on it ( this would be an Estoc) I do pretty good with it most the time. its basically a skinny shield with a pikey. usually I threaten the face while setting up shots with my Left. or stab over thier sword ( if they use a high guard )an...
by Samuel
Wed Jun 26, 2002 2:24 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How I ended up not being in the SCA
Replies: 72
Views: 163

since I tend to attract heat here it goes.. broad wide open statements such as " the Chivalry" and "the SCA" as paintings with a very large brush are not called for. I dont pick up on other mens wifes, never had, never will. I know many brothers of mine who would be appalled to get slaped with that ...
by Samuel
Mon Jun 24, 2002 8:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Current Shop update
Replies: 9
Views: 8

hell no you didnt scare me off your Grace!! you guys rock... Im here for work until sept.. ( divorce is "forcing" me to get an education so I can make better money and since I graduated HS in Cincinnati tutition is cheaper as well as a good lot of family who will take care of the starving college st...
by Samuel
Mon Jun 24, 2002 11:29 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Current Shop update
Replies: 9
Views: 8

Cad, If your into relocating to cincinnati area in a few months. My brother and I ( both carpenters/Ironworkers) will be building a shop with 5000 sq ft and a prefab log house with 3 master bedrooms in between cincinnati dayton area. he has the capital I got the time.... e-mail me at Sirsdg@yahoo.co...
by Samuel
Sun Jun 16, 2002 10:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA-How do you stop the wrap shot?
Replies: 29
Views: 15

go seek out Duke Maelgwyn, he is in your area and will show you first hand. ( he is lefthanded too, which means he knows wraps)
by Samuel
Mon Jun 10, 2002 10:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Fiercely Independent Barbarian/Scot
Replies: 37
Views: 35

oh crap chef you found me out......

I joined the sca cause of Excaliber... ( still havent done it in armor though) the really crappy part Is I thought they wuss French not engwush:-)

hehe..
oops...

HAWL HAWL!
by Samuel
Tue May 28, 2002 9:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FUNNY fighting terminology
Replies: 63
Views: 53

Glitter Fag: fighter with super nice kit that cares more about looking good and having fun than winning or being competitive.( not my term but applied to me on occasion, by friends of mine who made it up , i think) sugar daddy: a Knight who dies to his squires in the final rounds of a tourney. kear ...
by Samuel
Sun Apr 28, 2002 1:05 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need a white belt?? I have 40 of them....
Replies: 19
Views: 6

DOH!! okay Ivar make that three reds and one white. no rings needed.... sirsdg@yahoo.com
by Samuel
Sun Apr 28, 2002 12:59 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Burgundy/dark red belts for sale..... Squires?
Replies: 12
Views: 7

Ivar ill buy four if the shipping stays at 5 bucks....

my e-mail is Sirsdg@yahoo.com.... send me a note and let me know if you still have them.....
by Samuel
Sun Apr 28, 2002 12:57 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Andy Ward Gauntlets for Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 12

Id give you 65 bucks for em right now but e-bay wont let me register w a yahoo account.......


Dang
by Samuel
Fri Apr 26, 2002 8:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Practicing for Crown
Replies: 21
Views: 20

did someone say cheesecake? yummmy:-)

october is just half a year away.... ( Anyone off the archive wins Crown in Ansteorra they gotta goto a Cowboy bar and yell at the top of thier lungs "Im KING of texas!!!!!!!! and of course that "other" state north of here)
by Samuel
Tue Mar 26, 2002 11:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would constitute a LEGAL and ETHICAL test of weapons vs
Replies: 28
Views: 13

I just bought a Sig Mauser M2 .40 S&W pistol, Id be happy to Proof any pieces of armor you wish:-)

( Armorers, wouldnt it be cool to post a sticker on that new 12g bascinet saying " shot by Sir Samuel here") course that may be construde as rattan and I be officially barred from combat forever:-) hehe
by Samuel
Tue Mar 19, 2002 11:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: what?
Replies: 16
Views: 9

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Richard Blackmoore: <B>I had a case of rapiers once. It was horrible. As the disease ran its course I grew weak, thin, emaciated even. I lost all my strength. I feared being st...
by Samuel
Sun Mar 10, 2002 8:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hun arm armour
Replies: 8
Views: 15

hey you get my e-mail Aelric???/ I sent it to your addy off the AA??
by Samuel
Tue Feb 19, 2002 8:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Does anyone else smash their stuff?
Replies: 37
Views: 28

Murdock, I used to chew through rattan on average of a stick every two weeks doing four practices, two events, and more than enough pel work. I thought it was due to so much stick swinging but found there are more than just size issues with rattan. generally we look for dried out or worm holed ratta...
by Samuel
Fri Feb 15, 2002 2:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rise Above.
Replies: 11
Views: 14

and if your incapable of doing so dont be amazed when you find yourself holding the a=hole ball, while everyone is punting your personal ones. Least when your knighted your expected to polish your boots to aid in the aero dynamics of ball kicking your brother knights and those who feel the need to a...
by Samuel
Wed Feb 13, 2002 12:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Why do you make armour?
Replies: 31
Views: 14

"why do I make Armor?" the simple answer is due to a Beer Budget and old wine tastes. I never had a slew of cash I could willingly pass to another for the things I want nor have I had the willingness to take from my family to get some high dollar armor. ( I cant see spending 2000.00 on a decent kit ...
by Samuel
Mon Feb 11, 2002 2:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: ESTRELLA!
Replies: 40
Views: 10

Some things have come up and Laura and I will not be able to make it to war. Sorry guys, I was looking forward to meeting you.
by Samuel
Sat Feb 09, 2002 12:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: ESTRELLA!
Replies: 40
Views: 10

well since there is no war senarios on thurs lets tenatively schedule gathering during the Outlands Tourney. Since I just broke a 102.4 fever last night I dont think ill be in the drinking mood but wouldnt mind gettin to meet you all that evening, since Outlands knownworld party is thursday evening ...

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