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by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New " SCA " swords ?
Replies: 31
Views: 1874

They were mailed to me by the customer. I believe he originally got them from Windrose.
by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A question about a bearded axe
Replies: 9
Views: 439

When you do get the funds, making a nice axe may be well worth it. I cannot think of a bearded axe without thinking of this picture from Sir Vitus:

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by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:10 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New " SCA " swords ?
Replies: 31
Views: 1874

One compromise I have played with to increase the longevity is to leave the skin on the striking surface. If you do this, you will not be able to cut a linear taper and will be unable to carve out any small curves that grew in the rattan; but, in theory, it may last longer. These swords haven't been...
by Thomas MacFinn
Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: guageing intrest in Hilts and pommels
Replies: 20
Views: 833

My main suggestion is to keep in mind that people hit a lot harder once in a blue moon than they do on average. Build for once in a blue moon. I don't know if this is useful for you, but here is a random idea I had for people that don't want to cut down their whole handle just to slide a crossguard ...
by Thomas MacFinn
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Need a review on this analogy on the Martial Arts.
Replies: 13
Views: 529

To borrow your analogy, it usually isn't the guys that are 300 ft up the wall that are talking smack about the other guys on the wall ... it is the guy that is only 10 ft up.
by Thomas MacFinn
Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Munitions Grade Arms @ Gulf Wars
Replies: 35
Views: 768

When are you going to be packing up to leave?
by Thomas MacFinn
Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What it means to be a Martial Artist.
Replies: 27
Views: 1136

Great article. Thanks for sharing.
by Thomas MacFinn
Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Atzinger update #Idon'tfuc*ingcareatthispoint
Replies: 28
Views: 1611

No hurry on my poleaxe.
by Thomas MacFinn
Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Item "Approval" for SCA
Replies: 32
Views: 1315

Sir Omarad wrote:Guys, ... Get off the computer and go fight someone.
:)
(that goes for me too!)


Best advice I've heard in a while on this forum.
by Thomas MacFinn
Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Cheap SCA Helm?
Replies: 25
Views: 935

This thread listed some interesting names:

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... ?p=1904297
by Thomas MacFinn
Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Munitions Grade Arms Update
Replies: 38
Views: 1813

Baron Eirik wrote:I'm out of Boom sticks until Gulf Wars.


They're mine, all mine I say! mwahahaha (evil laugh).

After Candlemas, I grabbed every one he had.
by Thomas MacFinn
Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New 2inch Thrusting Tip Prototype
Replies: 35
Views: 1619

Vladimir wrote:As far as I know a cap is still required.


Is that true for the Mandrake tips too?
by Thomas MacFinn
Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Estrella 2011 Pictures
Replies: 205
Views: 7354

liviatasia wrote:How do you know who is on your side in these wars? Those are amazing shots.


Heraldry. It's not just decoration.

People do get mixed up and kills from people who are supposed to be on your side count.
by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tool for a duel. New greatsword.
Replies: 19
Views: 1012

Very cool. I especially like that you have both a linear taper and a distal taper.
by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tool for a duel. New greatsword.
Replies: 19
Views: 1012

I can see that is the pattern he used.

17 is my own designation for that pattern based on the similarity to the Oakshott type XVII (and to differenciate it from the other patterns which I sell).
by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tool for a duel. New greatsword.
Replies: 19
Views: 1012

Vladimir wrote:Also, is it shaped rattan. One of the pictures looks like it might be.


Nissan has posted this instructional picture before:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50288439@N03/5342710332/
by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wanted: Roman Army (pic heavy)
Replies: 46
Views: 2091

The rings in the picture above are rattan. On the pair of gladii Sir Vitus is selling, the rings are leather.
by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wanted: Roman Army (pic heavy)
Replies: 46
Views: 2091

Just started on the second test batch:

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I'm trying to start with the thickest rattan possible and that means more variance in the pommel size. These handles are also thicker than the previous batch.
by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aggressive/rude marshals
Replies: 327
Views: 10615

Oddly enough, when I posted the original question, my mind was running in a different direction.

For example, knowledge of the rules and tact are definately good qualities, but what about stubornness? How about a loud voice (when needed)?
by Thomas MacFinn
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aggressive/rude marshals
Replies: 327
Views: 10615

Instead of focusing on marshals who have done poorly, let me take this in a slightly different direction and ask what qualities would make an ideal marshal? A fighter. A person whose main concern is the well being of the fighters and spectators. A person who is interested in watching the fighting a...
by Thomas MacFinn
Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aggressive/rude marshals
Replies: 327
Views: 10615

Instead of focusing on marshals who have done poorly, let me take this in a slightly different direction and ask what qualities would make an ideal marshal?
by Thomas MacFinn
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Cheering?
Replies: 56
Views: 1901

Re: Cheering?

Hrolfr wrote:If you need to HATE someone in a tourney, perhaps you should keep your ass at home.


I think that neatly sums it up. I love it when I can convice somebody to cheer for me, but I'm also the first to yell "Well done!" when my opponent nails me particularly skillfully.
by Thomas MacFinn
Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Armor Primer wanted
Replies: 22
Views: 1089

Evidently, there was a 1970's reprinting.

ISBN 0-7134-0729-8
by Thomas MacFinn
Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Better marshal inspection at events due to new spearheads?
Replies: 36
Views: 1130

Thigh armor falls under "highly reccomended" - I beleive the issue in Thomas' example is the lack of KNEE armor. Correct. This guy had *nothing* between his shorts and his shoes. He lived near the campground, had attended the war the previous year, thought heavy combat looked like fun, an...
by Thomas MacFinn
Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Cheering?
Replies: 56
Views: 1901

I do this more at demos than some other events, but I actively encourage cheering when I fight.

Win or lose, I have fun when I fight. I like it when the crowd to gets in on the fun too.
by Thomas MacFinn
Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Better marshal inspection at events due to new spearheads?
Replies: 36
Views: 1130

Yes, I think that marshals doing armor inspection should do their job instead of assuming the fighter knows his part. This should not be a change from what is currently happening. Most fighters do a fine job, know their equipment well and don't really need a marshal's intervention. However, just onc...
by Thomas MacFinn
Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:08 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: (2) Rattan gladius for sale.
Replies: 6
Views: 631

I'm beginning to think strait 3" diameter rattan is a myth.

Until the lamination rules change (which is a whole different can of worms), our swords will always be limited by the size of the rattan.
by Thomas MacFinn
Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Munitions Grade Arms Update
Replies: 38
Views: 1813

Also, after a blade carved by someone else snapped off at the hilt, I'm making the bevel between blade and tang more pronounced on my new wasters. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/50288439@N03/5453157283/] http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5453157283_99db4b9bd7_d.jpg type 15A [/url]
by Thomas MacFinn
Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:08 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Munitions Grade Arms Update
Replies: 38
Views: 1813

I still have one each of Types X, XII and a short Type XV waster. I have 3 more type 15A's ready now and should have 2 more type 10's and two more 36" type 15's (or a type 15 and a type 12) by Candlemas. More by Gulf Wars. Type 12 "crusader" waster - Overall length 36", Tang 8-9...
by Thomas MacFinn
Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Covering a shield with canvas
Replies: 4
Views: 268

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=120774

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=125700
by Thomas MacFinn
Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Teacher needs help with armor video.. project anyone?
Replies: 16
Views: 453

http://www.youtube.com/user/swash001#p/f/7/lM6ML-fQC6U
by Thomas MacFinn
Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Curved planked heater shield.
Replies: 10
Views: 285

While not period, I assume this ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/39657717@N06/4483552929/ ) would be more period than aluminum.
by Thomas MacFinn
Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapon question
Replies: 26
Views: 1461

Actually, I think his main frustration was that people were shrugging of shots with foam heads that they would have taken with a noiser "rattan" head. Back to the original question, yes it has been done, and yes they do hit hard. A rattan clacker may be a more elegant solution to his issue.
by Thomas MacFinn
Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapon question
Replies: 26
Views: 1461

That looks gorgeous, but since it has those bands doesn't it qualify as having a head, and therefore need to compress 1/2 inch? That is an interesting question. What does qualify as a head on a weapon? I've seen fighters use leather on the striking surface of swords since a single strip of leather ...
by Thomas MacFinn
Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Please Define "Unbelt"
Replies: 77
Views: 2292

There are unofficial local things that pop up as well. I seem to remember it was pretty rare to see somebody in Atlantia sporting a blue belt out of respect for a prominant household that had their members in blue belts.

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