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Vilhelm550

Pics of mis-matched 14th C. ankle boots.

Right one has buckles, left one has laces.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pag1010/4767248443/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pag1010/4767887354/

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LOL Yeah, the right boot has buckles and the left has laces. I bet they were bagged in Pakistan that way. Other than that, they look great, but i'd feel a bit on the dork-side if I walked around with one buckled and one laced boot. I'll try to get a pic posted today. I wasn't sure if I should contac...

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Arrived at my parent's for our annual Fourth of July party, and was excited when my Ma handed me a package. I opened said package and took a gander at the nicely crafted footwear inside. I didn't try them on though. Left boot is the laced 14th c. boot Right boot is the buckle 14th c. boot anyone mis...

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+1 for Lamellar goodness....nice work rivetting the edging on.
+1 for beard awesomeness....

From a man in love with his Lamellar, and who cannot grow a decent beard....

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Payment sent!

Thanks again!

Vilhelm550

I've been informed people around me have heard a slight maniacal giggling from me in melees.....

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Talbot certainly has an excellent reputation as a craftsman and a businessman. SO, yeah, I am good for Items F11 the Mary and Child Belt Hook, and all three thistle badges. (Hey, the VA comp was in the bank this morning...lol) I'll paypal the funds as soon as I hear from you, Talbot. Thanks again!

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Thanks so much Talbot. The hook and thistles would look smashing on the belt i'm working on for my wife.

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Is the 20% off good for today only? I wouldn't be able to make a firm decision until Friday, but I am interested in F11: Mary and Child Belt Hook, and the three Thistle Badges.

Thanks!

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Oh yes, there is merit in repeatedly dieing well dressed....

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Nicely done Wilhelm! Can't wait to see your full kit at an event some point this summer.

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Gaukler, any chance you might be makign any more Wisby buckles in the future?

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Wilhelm zu Eltz-Kempenich

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Cold Forge Armory has some good ones. Look for them on Ebay, or look for Wilhelm(...ack, I forget his name...but I'll find it!) here on the Archive.

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Oh yeah, big +1 for Vermont Army Navy. Love their selection of 550 cord, and their great prices and frequent sales.

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I'll go $25 on the rings

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+1 Take your helm to your next eye exam, an d look at Rec-Specs. I got a pair, dismantled them, and attached them to the inside of the bargrill on my White Mountain Armoury Kettle Helm. I got the Photo-Grey lenses, too. I have shade, and can see great...little issue with fogging when playing indoors...

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Carnifex, how do you like the GDFB maille? What size are you using?

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OK, I know this thread is about maille awesome-sauce, but I humbly submit a pick of my current kit, sans maille (the lamellar rig).

SO...How can this kit be improved with maille? I have a few ideas, but would like more thoughts before comitting funds to a project.

Thanks all!

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Tandyleatherfactory.com, or one of their stores, is about the easiest way to get vegetable tanned leather. Basically, if it's colored already, it most likely is chromium tanned. If it looks like skin, beigey tan, sorta, it's most likely vegetable tanned. Tandy provides accurate descriptions and the ...

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And just yesterday I was looking at my leather stock and contemplating a new leather vambrace project..need light, thinner ones for use with my recently finished Whonew Wisby-style monster-gauntlets.

Sir Vitus, you da man! Look forward to more of the tutorial!

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Thanks everyone. It was a really fun and educational build. I already have plans in mind for then next time I do this....just gotta find something else to trade for another kit! Going to have some armored practice with the wife this weekend (yup, she's an authorized SCA armored combatant...great for...

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Here are a few pics of the pommel on my bastard sword. This one happens to be a 32mm Duracraft socket wrench, I beleive was about $6.00. This one is pressed on over a thick wrap of duct tape a bit of epoxy...hasn't moved in the three years i've had it.

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Pommel: I've taken a liking to using sockets. yes, socket wrenches. Cheap, shiny, available in a wide variety of sized and depths. I have one on a single-hand sword, bastard sword and greatsword. Oh, and a monster big one on my 7.5 foot polearm. I get them a little bigger than the rattan, wind duct ...

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Just completed my set of Whonew gauntlets. Did a trade and he sent me the plates. I did a little cutting and grinding, but overall the fit and finish are what I was expecting. They move well, are a tad heavy,being 16 gaa mild steel, but are going to be great for two-handed weapon combat. I have fing...

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Just completed my set of Whonew gauntlets. Did a trade and he sent me the plates. I did a little cutting and grinding, but overall the fit an dfinish are what I was eepecting. They move well, are a tade heavy, but are going ot be great for two-handed weapon combat. I have finger-bucklers in the work...

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Received my order of belt fittings form Armour and Castings m and I am thrilled. Ordered a pair of English buckles (Item number EK80) and belt ends (EX28), some Rus belt mounts (RN19), and some little English buckles (E07-1). Ordered 04/23 and they arrived 05/20. 5's across the board. The buckles an...

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Excellent! If I can get someone to spray coffee milk or tea, nasal ejection preferred, but a good verbal spray will be accepted, my day will be complete. Just cause I looked at the Historic Enterprises site, at the braies and chausses, I am wondering if these might be offered in corresponding Chubb...

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well, ok...but I must ask, are there plans for a fat-bastard, XXL size? This chubbybunny needs period pants, and my seamstress wife won't make them!

Looking forward to final product.

thanks!

Vilhelm

Vilhelm550

+1

As an owner of a White Mountain Armoury kettle helm...

I like mine a whole lot...and he just keeps making nicer ones!

Gonna have to ditch my leather drap for some maille soon....looks stunning on that example you've pictured.

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I use a few lead ingots I picked up cheap on ebay. I think they were listed under fishung lure lead or something like that. I lay a piece of stout cloth over it before mashing rivets.

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That makes me giggle a little in a maniacal fashion...

That's awesome!
Excellent work!

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Dauyd, "Hides average 20 sq. ft. in a 2.5 oz. to 3.5 oz. weight. Selection varies in an assortment of earthtones." m Done this deal before, and the leater can be some funky colors, like the greenish turn-shoe boots I made. You've seen those. Darn good deal, and would be a boost to the loan...

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(Vilhelm, including the link you posted- I already checked them, but thanks anyway ) Nutz. There goes my maille projects. Oh well, I'll just finish my finger gauntlets while I wait. Funny thing, I actually went looking for a store front for GKS Widgets, since it is relatively close to my hometown i...

laced or buckled....

Socket Wrench Pommel

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Completed Whonew Gauntlets

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