The Armour Archive

Bob H

Yes you do, but the beer is for your hamster farm.

Bob H

...and that's not all, Warclub raises toy poodles.

Bob H

Yes. I occasionally work the forge at 18thC events, and I'd love to have some wrought iron. I saw a guest smith working a piece, and it's far easier to forge weld than steel.

Bob H

If you'll browse though this site, http://mailbox.univie.ac.at/~kochr3/mendel/m_inh.htm you'll find period art of many of the steps in making maille. If you can use visual aids in your presentation, it's hard to beat the real thing. Each drawing is dated. [This message has been edited by Bob Hurley ...

Bob H

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Cet: One, grappeling is seen as brawling, low class behavior which has no place among gentelmen engaging in a chivalrous contest of arms. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Cet, w...

Bob H

Hello Matthew, I've been here at the Archive since it began, and I've seen some of the posts. I haven't been one of those posting, but your armour doesn't look like a good reproduction of armour from the particular periods you say it represents. I only have photos of both to compare, so I can't say ...

Bob H

A D-shaped cross section is typical of most European self bows (true long bows). Mine came from www.woodbows.com

For the Hun bow, try www.horsebows.com - I've shot one of them, and they are amazing.

Bob H

Jim,

In what period are you interested?

Bob H

You might enjoy looking through the Academy of Saint Gabriel's site.

Bob H

Historical, as far as I can manage.

There were reasons that things were made as they were, and the closer I get to that the better my harness works.

Bob H

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gwen: I have a Cretonee of Spinach recipe that comes out a lot like Saag Paneer, and is to -die- for........yum! Gwen<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Would you share that one? I...

Bob H

I share the personal disappointment that I didn't retain more of Bob's teachings, but at the same time, I'm glad I got the overview that his more comprehensive teaching imparts as it serves as a roadmap for future learning. With luck, I'll get to repeat the training in more manageable (for me) pieces.

Bob H

You could always build the padding you want into an arming coat or other foundation garment. It looks good, and ends the tendency for separate pads to scoot around.

Bob H

For some information on the helm's owner that will help date the helm, you might find something useful here: http://www.castlewales.com/pembrdg.html The site notes that Sir Richard Pembridge, a member of the Order of the Garter, fell somewhat into disfavor because of his refusal to go to Ireland as ...

Bob H

You could call H.E. and ask, even though Gwen and Jeff are in England someone else there could help. If you prefer to make your own heavy laces, Wooded Hamlet at www.woodedhamlet.com carries a braided linen cord (in colors, IIRC), and the brass aiglets can be found in the "Native American crafts" se...

Bob H

A 15thC urinal. Really, you'll be glad you did, saves trying to get hosen and doublet back on for a trip to the woods ... err, portatoilet.

Bob H

Look at the merchants' section here:
http://www.historicenterprises.com/lhc/

Bob H

I think there is some confusion here between pitch and asphaultum.

Bob H

Janet Arnold's "Patterns of Fashion - The cut and construction of clothes for men and women c1560-1620" would be a big help, if you don't want to buy it you can look at a copy through Interlibrary Loan. It contains historic art, pictures, deconstructions and comments about artifacts, and scaled draw...

Bob H

http://www.hamiltondrygoods.com/

Look for the "Fabrics" link near the top of the page.

Bob H

http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/shoe/SHOEHOME.HTM

Bob H

How about a full speed activity to break things up? One of our shire's more popular exercises is a "round robin" - you assemble all the fighters in a big loose circle, and each person takes a turn stepping into the middle, and taking on each other person in the circle. When you've finished you go ba...

Bob H

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Adriano: Please: no flames. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hahaha, that's like saying "Please, don't look for weapons of mass destruction". Plastic suc...err, is not conducize...

Bob H

I'd guess silk, by way of the Byzantine Empire or Outremer. Since jade Buddhas have been found in Viking deposits, I don't think it unreasonable.

Bob H

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Broadway: But... how do you ask the person in the sports area where the bigger cups are without sounding like you've got a big head? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.g...

Bob H

Sir Conal, This is absolutely the best news I've ever heard for the SCA. I'd like to see a bit more "wiggle room" for the marshallate to approve experiments, which I understand now are bounded by Society rules. I wouldn't suggest that any rule be loosened without having the opportunity to experiment...

Bob H

With Keystone out of business, where can I find a suitable polehammer head for SCA combat?

Bob H

Bec de corbin.

Bob H

Very nice work!

Bob H

Try www.half.com , also

Bob H

Richard Hook also illustrated the Osprey book on the Armada. From what I can tell he did a good job.

Bob H

For gloves, I like a pair of deerskin "drivers", just a plain closefitting pair of soft but tough leather gloves. There are some goatskin gloves that are similar. If you have a store near you that caters to the rodeo crowd, you'll find a great selection there - slightly expensive, but worth it. I se...

Bob H

Well, up until the last post it is POSSIBLE that he hadn't thought of that.

Bob H

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Broadway: We even have an Archive Thong... http://www.cafeshops.com/armourarchive <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If Warclub buys one it's all your fault.

Bob H

Russ,

I'd like to have a copy as well, if you would. I haven't given up on hosting another WMA event in the future.

Bob

grhurley at charter dot net

where to buy - bec de corbin head for SCA