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by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 2nd attempt at legs
Replies: 25
Views: 821

Ask, and you shall recieve... As far as I can see, -all- the articulating rivets on these legs are slotted. Only ones that aren't, are for the straps, and rivets. Woot! I guessed correctly. The leather hanging piece spans the front and back allowing flex but keeping the upper plates aligned. It was...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 2nd attempt at legs
Replies: 25
Views: 821

Ask, and you shall recieve... http://www.englyshe-plate-armourie.co.uk/Images/PastProj%20Images/German/Sigismund/images/DSCF0352_JPG.jpg http://www.englyshe-plate-armourie.co.uk/Images/PastProj%20Images/German/Sigismund/images/DSCF0343_JPG.jpg Oh, and here's the link to all the pictures. m And his w...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 2nd attempt at legs
Replies: 25
Views: 821

Compared to his work, we all really suck. :lol: But those photos give a really good indication of how high they go, and what they do and don't cover.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: 2nd attempt at legs
Replies: 25
Views: 821

[img]http://www.englyshe-plate-armourie.co.uk/Images/PastProj%20Images/German/Sigismund/images/DSCF0385_JPG.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.englyshe-plate-armourie.co.uk/Images/PastProj%20Images/German/Sigismund/images/DSCF0390_JPG.jpg[/img]

This high. :)
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: late 14th century maille: how much was used under plate?
Replies: 51
Views: 2151

Baron Alcyoneus wrote:The St Louis Art Museum has a 16thC suit with voiders wired onto the gap in the elbows. But I've never been certain that sort of thing wasn't added later by Victorians. ;)


Just like they cut all the rolls off all the edges, right. ;)
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anybody know a good rawhide source?
Replies: 13
Views: 232

William Lee wrote:
Tyr Palenske wrote:Yeah the problem with those is if its flavored I'm in trouble as my shield will become a chew toy. :shock:


http://www.hideandfur.com


Thank you, so very much. Bookmarked.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cutting rings for chainmail.
Replies: 18
Views: 486

Image

High Speed Steel Jewlers Slotting saws. Most are less than 0.05" thick.
Go slow, and use lubrication.

http://www.martindaleco.com/HTML/MetalW ... rs_HSS.htm

McMaster also has them.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#circular-saw-blades/=9y9imt

As does Harbor Freight, last I was there.
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-3- ... 42805.html
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your sword.
Replies: 42
Views: 1330

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/files/dt2148_691.jpg That's my sword! Truthfully, mine is from Windlass, but that is it precisely, down to the last detail. For single-handed, it is my absolute favorite blade. Light and agile with a fantastic balance for thrust work, yet strong and point-heav...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale Blued Steel Mastery Back Point Bascinet
Replies: 12
Views: 1182

And here's one of your images. :)

[img]http://i.ebayimg.com/07/!B-U5v,Q!mk~$(KGrHqEOKnIEy0Vr5jZbBM8YR-8W9g~~_3.JPG[/img]
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: late 14th century maille: how much was used under plate?
Replies: 51
Views: 2151

A Middle-dutch account entry of 1361-62: Item tot eenen paer kousen sine yseren lappen op te nayen ende op te wapenen 4½ quartier ghemenghets 18 s. My translation: 'For a pair of hosen to sew and arm his iron patches on, 4½ quarters of mixed (colourwise) cloth [cost] 18 s.' The same acount also m...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: late 14th century maille: how much was used under plate?
Replies: 51
Views: 2151

There are several plausible ways to produce the effect that is seen on the effigies. A mail patch could be sewn or laced to the front of a high shoe or low boot. The patch could be sewn or laced to the hosen. The patch could be sewn to a leather strip riveted inside the greave. Hey Mac, have there ...
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sun Nov 28, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: late 14th century maille: how much was used under plate?
Replies: 51
Views: 2151

If it could be argued to be plausible, that'd certainly cut a huge bit of weight (and work!) out of my kit! :D
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Prince Armory Molded Leather Greave Overview
Replies: 10
Views: 662

Wow. Very, very nice work. Some of that full leg is hard to believe to be leather. :O

And me, I like the gold accents. Really brightens up the piece, like brasswork on a 14th century harness.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Where my hose at?
Replies: 11
Views: 425

I'd asked about these a while back. Bit of insight there, too.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=116125
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Melee or Tourney
Replies: 64
Views: 1272

What is your gender? Male
Do you enjoy melee or singles more? melee
Are you better at melee or singles? singles
What is your Myers & Briggs personality type? ENFP
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:15 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: Windlass Erbach
Replies: 5
Views: 503

marxbruder wrote:I'd recommend Windlass in general. No they are not Albion, duh. But they ARE good, serviceable blades.


+1. I've one of their arming swords. Easily one of my favorite blades. I like the simple, no-nonsesnse elegance of Windlass' swords.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cased greaves
Replies: 8
Views: 641

Lucian Ro wrote:James, might you have a picture of this design?


http://www.flickr.com/photos/roelipilam ... 211510771/

You can see the holes for the peg in the demi's here, and on the back of the greave you can see the hook that the strap loops under.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The 14th Century sub-Game/World
Replies: 120
Views: 4173

Broadway wrote:Whoever is "in the know" on this, I'd appreciate it if you keep me informed.

I'm slowly but surely building a 14th mafia kit, and I'd like to be in the loop.


+1.

Soft kit done. After I've put together my arming coat, I'll be finishing up my hard kit.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sharp swords, how much power do you need to cut flesh?
Replies: 61
Views: 1743

Arngrim wrote:This one was revealing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMkGF3EqUjU


Through the gambeson and flesh, and putting a deep nick into the bone. Jesus.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Fastening chain mail
Replies: 4
Views: 191

Neoprene rings from The Ring Lord. Incorporate them into the weave, and they stretch to fit over the hand. Also give you alternating bands of metal and black rubber.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:22 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: DISCOUNT Two bascinet hounskull (sold)
Replies: 4
Views: 2299

Curses! Why must I have a fat head?? :(

Awesome work, sir. Great lines on those helms.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Why does Mr Dube wear a Vambrace when he does hot work?
Replies: 25
Views: 1244

Aussie Yeoman wrote:Eric? Not? Armouring? Anymore?

What's he doing now?

D


+1! :shock:
by Keegan Ingrassia
Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: It followed me home, can I keep it? pic intensive.
Replies: 34
Views: 1567

Or make a small, cupped reciever on both sides, and peen rivets in a flash. :D
by Keegan Ingrassia
Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:17 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Best Armour
Replies: 2
Views: 280

:o Oooooo! Very, very nice! I'd been looking for an affordable set of cased greaves; thanks for the review!
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing maile
Replies: 34
Views: 1262

Ya know, I've been reading through this thread, and everyone's had some pretty good ideas, but I just wanted to throw in a suggestion that hasn't really been touched on yet.

Wear your mail more often.


:wink: :lol:
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armor Stimulus Sale is BACK!!
Replies: 75
Views: 3153

Sweeeeet. Time to start saving up for some chausses and a haubergeon. :D
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Got the bronze sheeting, Thanks!
Replies: 8
Views: 321

I'd just discovered it this past summer, while going through a jewelry/metalworking course.

Its rather fantastic. :D
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:07 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What can I do with copper sheet?
Replies: 14
Views: 505



http://davidhuang.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5084 :!: :!: :!:
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Got the bronze sheeting, Thanks!
Replies: 8
Views: 321

http://metalliferous.com/

:)


12x12", 14g. bronze sheet
http://store.metalliferous.com/prodinfo ... ber=CBR787

Its where I go for all my brass, bronze, copper and silver.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question from the SEM
Replies: 934
Views: 18030

Round and round it goes...

And the road goes on forever, and the party never ends...Image
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: attaching an aventail
Replies: 10
Views: 346

Hmm...

[img]http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee11/fryeguy_2007/brassharness1cropped.jpg[/img]

Oh, Vladimir, looking at that first example of attachment you linked, the leather isn't attached by rivets, but by a type of screw, so the mail can be removed. :)
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Interest?: Rivetting tongs for wedge and round rivet maille
Replies: 14
Views: 432

Oh, hell yes, sir.

Did you also make a piercing drift, for the hole for round or wedge rivets? *hopeful here*
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Peascod Question. Rough from the hammer.
Replies: 7
Views: 419

Also add a stake for the medial ridge.

And another chisel stake for rolling the edge at the neck.
by Keegan Ingrassia
Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Working on a helm from a master (Knotwolf)
Replies: 9
Views: 697

Pics of this mythical helm? :)
by Keegan Ingrassia
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:26 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Is it normal for things to deform during flaring/edge rollin
Replies: 4
Views: 226

Hmm...strange. When I looked at this thread a little while ago, there were about 6 responses. Now there's just the one... At any rate, yes, it deforms. Sometimes, it flattens as you begin the roll, and tightens back up as you close it. Heat is another great option. The cold steel resists the deformi...

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