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by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Images of metal workers at work
Replies: 39
Views: 898

Definitely a file.
When you zoom in all the way, you can see the diagonal teeth on the bar.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:33 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Tonight-National Geographic Fechtbook
Replies: 37
Views: 1326

Leo Medii wrote:No it wasn't. He didn't kick him in the junk!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaYZI3oCfuA
Happy now? :P
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:10 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bluing armour to achieve black and white look.
Replies: 15
Views: 483

There is one important detail...the polished, white areas of the armour are higher than the blued or blackened areas. This makes sense, when you consider the lower areas are left rough from the hammer, and the raised portions polished clean. Ease of access, as far as the polishing tools. But, you pr...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:51 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Tonight-National Geographic Fechtbook
Replies: 37
Views: 1326

This is Clements....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rqP1F36EMY
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:30 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Movies to watch for accuracy
Replies: 54
Views: 2064

jarlragnar wrote:
J. Morgan Kuberry wrote:The only movies I'd recommend are....

...books!


Half the time they manage to screw it up too.


Except for good ol' Bernard Cornwell.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:49 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Tonight-National Geographic Fechtbook
Replies: 37
Views: 1326

I watched just one video with JC in it. One. That was more than enough to be completely put off by his attitude and self-righteous arrogance. It was the way he spoke, like anyone besides him was a complete and utter idiot. I don't care if he was enlightened on swordfighting by the soul Arthur Pendra...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorran Crown
Replies: 17
Views: 672

No worries sir. I took it in the humorous manner it was intended. :)

And thank you for the list of Chiv. That is very useful. :)
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorran Crown
Replies: 17
Views: 672

Keegan- you deserve some public praise here. Your first swing at making garb puts most veterans to shame. Frankly, you looked better than I did, and you're already inspiring me to be better. Keep up the amazing work! Bug me at Candlemas and I'll try to introduce you around. A number of good archive...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorran Crown
Replies: 17
Views: 672

Then I both show my ignorance of his station, and admit that while I had ample opportunity to see and speak with him, I did not know who he was. Perhaps I'll manage to make Candlemas, but remember! New guy to attending the SCA here! I recognize you by your blazon avatars on the AA, not the faces I'...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:28 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New micro kiln thingy *SAFETY UPDATE*
Replies: 49
Views: 2705

Halberds wrote:Cool.
I like to stack fire bricks under hot stuff. :wink:


Revolutionary! :lol:
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:00 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Need help matching some armor to a helmet I am buying
Replies: 20
Views: 840

I would actually guess more towards mail for the arms, Damon.
At least, that's what it looks like to me, from this image. Compair it to his aventail.

[img]http://www.bildindex.de/bilder/mi01886a05a.jpg[/img]

Also seems to be a buckled rerebrace over the mail?
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:51 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Garters - 14th Century
Replies: 18
Views: 600

I wear woven ones, buckled. The friction between it and the fulled wool of my hosen keeps them from even shifting, much less sliding off. But I'm aware that the tongue of the buckle will eventually wear too much of a hole through the band, and I'll have to get them replaced. ETA: Oh, and my kit is 1...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: H.E. Charles de Blois doublet -Sold
Replies: 7
Views: 256

38" chest, and a 32" natural waist...drat. :lol:
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorran Crown
Replies: 17
Views: 672

bigfredb wrote:Isn't that just like Ansteorra to even get the weather to be period for Crown Tourney!!! :D

You know, the same thought occured to me as I was driving in for it! :lol:
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorran Crown
Replies: 17
Views: 672

...and you didn't come say hi.... Apologies, milord! To be fair, I did not know you were in attendance. I saw good Sir Caladin, but did not get a chance to speak with him before Knight's Circle. But I did get to speak with our own Master Gaston, and was introduced to so many others that I cannot ev...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ansteorran Crown
Replies: 17
Views: 672

Excellent fighting in some pretty miserable conditions. It was like watching a fight on ice, combatants were sliding around so much on the mud.

And a heck of an event to attend, for my first SCA event... :)
Great fighting, even better people.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: tailoring help, fit on pattern
Replies: 22
Views: 601

erloas, I'm not sure what type of legs you are using, but the closer the attachment point is to your hips, the less movement up and down you'll have. Right now, it sounds like your attachment points are on the skirt of your cote. When you're standing straight, the skirt is close to your body, keepin...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Math for armouring
Replies: 6
Views: 344

Circ = pi x diameter or = pi x 2radius so add Y to the radius to find the new circumference. New_Circ = pi x 2(radius + Y) Edit: Wait, ellipse, not circle. Here. m The formula is PI * SquareRoot of 2 * ((1/2 long axis)squared + (1/2 short axis)squared). So, for the new circumference, add Y to both t...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Riveted Mail Punches
Replies: 19
Views: 663

Galileo wrote:The Ring Lord sells riveted ring punches also.


G--


TRL has been out of stock on those for years, unfortunately.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: thin titanium sheet, any uses?
Replies: 27
Views: 795

Halberds wrote:Sabatons?


Sexy, sexy sabatons. :D
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Great Helm discount
Replies: 4
Views: 354

Crud. This is one of three of my favorite helm designs.
Beautiful! :shock:
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:32 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How does combat archery work in practice?
Replies: 15
Views: 509

[img]http://baseballsnatcher.mlblogs.com/can%20of%20worms.jpg[/img]
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Red fleur "kidney" pouch
Replies: 14
Views: 493

Well shit...how 'bout Tuesday? Nope, better make it Wednesday to be sure. There isn't a holiday on Wednesday, is there? There's a holiday every day. Wednesday is Tin Can Day, and the birthday of Edgar Allen Poe Thursday and Friday are more interesting, though: Women in Blue Jeans Days and Internati...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:19 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Red fleur "kidney" pouch
Replies: 14
Views: 493

Thank God for the fleurs, or I'd be spending money I don't have. :lol:
And thank you, winterg, for removing the temptation entirely.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New micro kiln thingy *SAFETY UPDATE*
Replies: 49
Views: 2705

Thank you kindly, Sir Gaston!

I'm not sure when you're opening your shop tonight, but I hope I didn't see this too late. :)

I must admit, Crown had completely slipped my mind. I'd not planned on going, but seeing as its so close, why not? See you there, good Sir.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Making a pattern
Replies: 18
Views: 492

mattmaus wrote:The process.


+1! Oh God, this! :lol:
by Keegan Ingrassia
Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Making a pattern
Replies: 18
Views: 492

I usually use Reynolds Wrap: Heavy Duty

http://www.walmart.com/ip/REYNOLDS-FOIL ... L/14869226

Yes, its still aluminum foil. Its still thin. However, it is sturdier than the normal thickness. Added bonus, I use it when I'm baking or roasting in the oven.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Making a pattern
Replies: 18
Views: 492

Thick cooking foil. You can mold and crumple it around a person to get the shape, then cut to shape, and press out flat for the pattern.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New micro kiln thingy *SAFETY UPDATE*
Replies: 49
Views: 2705

Post pics and instructions of the improvements when you do!

Inquiring minds want to steal your ideas!
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New micro kiln thingy *SAFETY UPDATE*
Replies: 49
Views: 2705

Good to know; thanks! :)
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Atzinger (waiting) customers read this NOW.
Replies: 8
Views: 635

Save yourself! :lol:
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New micro kiln thingy *SAFETY UPDATE*
Replies: 49
Views: 2705

Adding this to my "things I need for my shop" list.

That looks like just enough fire for most all of my raising needs, and the price and space requirements are a heck of a lot less daunting than, say, a coke forge.

How is it as far as fuel consumption?
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Early 15th Century ring and 1490's Jewel reproduction.
Replies: 7
Views: 269

Nicely done, Matt. The soldering on these is very neatly done; I can only just barely make out the joint on the ring. I don't know if its a trick of the light or not, but you might have a bit of rouge smear on the pendant, still. The cab settings are smoothly done, as well. I remember the 'fun' I ha...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Atzinger rattan dagger and scabbard for a lefty SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 200

:shock: Dammit. Dammit dammit dammit. Why must I be so poor when a lefty comes out?! :lol:

Sweet deal. Hope someone who actually needs this gets ahold of it.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
Replies: 591
Views: 38065

I have no pics yet.. but the plans.. OH the plans bwahahah.... +1!! Need new gauntlets. Build my new legs and sabatons, pay someone for a set of cased greaves. Finish sewing my arming cotte. Build my bascinet, sew and attach liner, make and attach aventail, buy a kickass klappvisor. Build my corraz...

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