The Armour Archive

Keegan Ingrassia

Its interesting to note that there is an apparent correlation between the height and attachment point of chausses, and also of cuisses. Lower and to the front, moving higher and to the side of the hip, as time progresses.

Keegan Ingrassia

+1 to Thomas.

I've got one similar to the smaller one on the left, and it really is the best thing for holding stuff while getting beat upon.

Keegan Ingrassia

Very nice. I like the kids at the end; that was cute.

Keegan Ingrassia

Thanks, Signo! I'll go back and take another look at my wrist line, though I indeed do plan to blend the line between hand and cuff, once I've welded them together.

Keegan Ingrassia

Graham, if my work ends up even looking a fraction as good as yours does, I'll be well pleased with myself. Glad you like the drawings, and I hope to make my gauntlets live up to the plans. Hal, thank you for the inspiration for the tools. I likely wouldn't have figured out a couple of those shapes ...

Keegan Ingrassia

Well, I figured I'd show these off, since I just finished welding, grinding, and polishing them up tonight. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/5859304686_1d882d2faa_z.jpg A set of 8 stakes and one stake holder. Two different radiused curves, a miniature bickhorn, a gadling stake, a knuckle stake, a...

Keegan Ingrassia

Check with the local track team at your city's high school? I actually cribbed my older bro's.

He was in track way back in high school, and still had a couple of them gathering rust in the shop.

Keegan Ingrassia

InsaneIrish wrote:hand paint it. Don't spray paint it and you won't have to use any tape.

Yup. This will also give you a thicker (read, more durable) coat.

Keegan Ingrassia

Mad Matt wrote:Cast balls work fine. My shotput is still kicking and I've been hitting it with stuff for 15 years now.

+1, love my shotput stake.

Keegan Ingrassia

He could zinc plate it.

Keegan Ingrassia

Its an upgrade of the bowling-ball/bungee cord dishing hammer!

Keegan Ingrassia

Best of luck, keep your weight centered when climbing the ladder while painting, and don't worry about us. We'll be here when you get back.

Keegan Ingrassia

Absolutely.

http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/

Keegan Ingrassia

Funny; I've been spending the last couple days grinding and welding up stakes for myself...I'll make sure and take some pictures.

Keegan Ingrassia

Looks like MercTailor's work. Very nice suit.

Keegan Ingrassia

Love the arming coat idea but the wife is not going to let me spend that kind of dosh regardless of how well the legs come out...lol. Then make one! A couple layers of heavyweight (7-9 ounce) linen on the outside, maybe one layer of cotton or bamboo batting over the hips, to help pad the bony place...

Keegan Ingrassia

Ironbadger wrote:Unfortunately, its on facebook.
So I cannot see it.

(Long story, personal issues- I won't reactivate my account.)

-Badger-

Aaand a +1.

Keegan Ingrassia

coreythompsonhm wrote:cusped edges? Like rolled edges?

otherwise, sounds like a good project.

I believe he more means this:

And especially like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roelipilam ... 3211510771

Keegan Ingrassia

I would make a well-fitted pourpoint or doublet, like so: http://historicenterprises.com/doublet- ... th=101_135, and use leather tabs on the the holes for the points, like so: http://historicenterprises.com/arming-d ... ath=99_112

Keegan Ingrassia

OK, there are still some of the really basic rules about how the upper portion needs to fit to allow your arms to move, but even those change a little bit due to gussets. Wade Could you elaborate a little on the gussets? I'm still new at this... Thanks! m You can see them being made here. They're a...

Keegan Ingrassia

Fantabulously perfect.

Keegan Ingrassia

Looks like a fat giraffe to me...

Keegan Ingrassia

Its normal, yes. Working the flare hot minimizes flattening back out. Another method is to thin and stretch the flare, by taking a cross-pein and hammering perpendicular to the edge, making a lot of |||||||||||||| marks on the backside, then squeezing the metal between a stake and hammer, smoothing ...

Keegan Ingrassia

Beg pardon, ma'am, but what brand are those, and where can you get them? Do you have a link, or some information?

Keegan Ingrassia

What really kills me is that my gamer friends think I'm a blacksmith. No, no sir, I am an armourer or a whitesmith. /facepalm Oh good, I'm not the only one that goes through this. "So you make plate mail and stuff, yeah?" *cringe* "Yes, I make armour..." "Can you make me a ...

Keegan Ingrassia

I like that shiny, chrome-colored duct tape.

Keegan Ingrassia

Cedric, As i stated, these are merely my views as a new fighter coming into the scene. I am not here to slander anyone. You are right I would not work for four dollars an hour. I also would not spend that rediculous amount on what you consider a work of art. Dont get me wrong some of these items ar...

Keegan Ingrassia

Routering a shallow groove around the edge of the shield helps keep the rope in place.

Keegan Ingrassia

TakedaSanjuichiro wrote:The only downside to linen I have found... cool night breezes after you been hot and in the sun all day can really pull the heat out of you to the point of teeth chattering chills.

Which is why you have a nice wool cotte or cloak to toss over your shoulders...right?

Keegan Ingrassia

A bronze-age zipper!

Keegan Ingrassia

What're the condition of the anvil's edges? Do you have a ballpark as to weight?

Keegan Ingrassia

PM being sent, so as not to clutter your Historical Research thread.

Keegan Ingrassia

Thanks for the input Keegan! Unfortunately, that banner problem can't be resolved to the best of my knowledge. The site was made using a template, and there's only so much I can customize. I have nooooooooo idea how to do real websitey stuff. Do you have access to the html and css files on your com...

Keegan Ingrassia

And it deteriorates more quickly in sunlight.

Keegan Ingrassia

Re: Oxidizing and reducing flames

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxidizing_ ... ing_flames

Not being snarky, I swear. But it is good to know.

Re: braies question

Re: What's the easiest way to get in to fluting?

Re: SCA Video

Re: Some new tools, and a new project - hourglass gauntlets

Re: Some new tools, and a new project - hourglass gauntlets

Some new tools, and a new project - hourglass gauntlets

Re: Kettlebell=Ballstake?

Re: Masking tape that will stick to a waxed helmet

Re: Kettlebell=Ballstake?

Re: Stripping a galvy hauberk

Re: Kettlebell=Ballstake?

Re: EVERYBODY READ THIS.

Re: Patterns for Armouring Garments

Re: T-Stake - design questions

Re: New Kit

Re: How to arm these legs? Link to pics

Re: New Kit

Re: Building a 15th c kit from ground up

Re: How to arm these legs? Link to pics

Re: Breastplate - progress pics

Re: Reginald De Cobham knees

Re: A question about the approach to combat archery.

Re: Its this normal?

Re: possible laces for arming points.

Re: Video Games Better/Worse than Reenactment

Re: A question about the approach to combat archery.

Re: Looking for cheap-ass first helmet.

Re: How to edge a shield with leather.

Re: Fighting garb?(SCA)

Re: New leatherwork...

Re: WTS or Trade 110lb anvil and Forge - For Pickup-only Hou

Re: New Website on Elizabethan Men's Clothing

Re: New Website on Elizabethan Men's Clothing

Re: Fighting garb?(SCA)

Re: How helpful is it anneal mild steel?