The Armour Archive

Brodir

Hi Jengjen, I was asking, I just noticed that you had your kite strapped perfectly vertical- it's a very authentic way to strap your shield, but not that common in our game (in my experience). How do you like it, and do you have any tips or observations about that shield style?

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Konstantin the Red: 6061 and 5052 are alloy designations. The T-&-single-digit code may be more important. 6061 can be had all the way from T1 to T6, maybe higher </font...

Brodir

Looking thru your photos (at Vitus' recommendation), I saw you fighting a bit with a kite, which has the handle & arm strap totally vertical. I was wondering how you like it, and if you have any advice?

Brodir

Sorry amigos, I'm out if there's no brass order. It's only 40 plates less though. Sorry again.

Broðir

Brodir

Hey all, I've got a pair of gaunts for sale, 18 gauge stainless by Andy Ward, size is medium. For exact measurements, check here . I'll sell them for $70, or trade them for a pair of Andy's large size gauntlets (or any large pair of gauntlets, if they have a good thumb). Let me know, thanks. Broð...

Brodir

Cheyenne, Wyoming is the Shire of Windkeep, Kingdom of the Outlands. The local seneschal is Lady Noemi. I don't want to post someone's e-mail address here, but it's available on the Outlands website . Good luck guys. Please be civil; remember, Micah isn't a thief, he's just fallen behind & ignoring ...

Brodir

I have no idea. When you sent me my shield via UPS, Master Jamie, I had to pay nothing more, I just picked it up. I recieved my gambeson from Gilded Lily shortly thereafter, and had to pay $20 tax, about $4 duty, and a $45 UPS brokerage fee. I asked what the hell that was, and was told it was the UP...

Brodir

I'll be selling these quite soon, I've got a sheet of aluminum coming in next Wednesday. My price will be $60 CAD (about $37.50 US). Shipping will be pricey though, you will most likely be better off with a US supplier.

Broðir

Brodir

Topic says it all; what do folks prefer? I'm thinking of making some for sale (since there isn't a Canadian source & shipping from the States is a bitch on something so big). Thickness either way will be .10 (12 gauge). Thanks in advance.

Broðir

Brodir

Yeah, list the weights. Many years ago somebody (I think David Counts) posted a pic here of a (I think) Mongol helm which was 8 gauge at the edge of the bowl, it was really interesting.

Great idea, at any rate.

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Brodir

I've used big shields since I started SCA fighting, but switched to a 24" centergripped round in December. This is probably medium sized for some of you, but around here the norm is either a 30" centergripped round, or a 24"X36" heater. My 24 incher looks absolutely tiny to me, but I have a much eas...

Brodir

Sorry, I haven't been following this thread. Emailed you...

Broðir

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Alexi: I was acctualy considering buying that helm and turning it into a lobsterpot helm...... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I have a friend here who does rapier, and wants to get b...

Brodir

Wow, great price. Is that plain mild steel, or galvanized mild steel?

Brodir

Looks fantastic, very inspirational. I want to wear my mail shirt in combat, but I'm still playing around with what I'm going to wear underneath. What have you got under the hauberk? Doesn't look like much! Again, great stuff. If you need a new shield boss, I know a few sources http://www.armourarch...

Brodir

As an idea, to avoid screwing up the profile of the weapon heads, couldn't you pad between the rattan and the attachment surface, rather than padding the striking surface? I have a friend who has a straight six foot stick, with a 1 foot stick taped alongside the end. To comply with the progressive g...

Brodir

Very Very cool, I love them all, especially the Scorpione. What would you all think of taking the front blade of the Italian Bill, cutting it in half, and using the halves, taped to each side of a stick, to make a slashing spear?

Again, good job.

Broðir

Brodir

PS- you posted in another thread that your head is on the smaller side; be warned that these Ashcraft-Baker helms are big. I have a 24.5" head, and have extra room in mine (but I think it's the larger size). Make sure he'll let you return it before you purchase, and take advantage of his 'shorter he...

Brodir

Many moons ago, when I was undecided on what direction I wanted to take with my armour, I bought one of those sallets. I used it a bit, then loaned it out to a friend (who put it on the floor under his computer desk for over two years). In July I decided to tie up some loose ends, and went to his ho...

Brodir

I was looking at the pattern in the archive for Thor's finger gauntlets, I was thinking of using the cuff, wrist, and hand pattern to make a 3-piece demi. Just a fun project for the loaner gear. If anyone has ever checked out that pattern, the three pieces articulate on three leathers rather than lo...

Brodir

Whoa, I've done business with him, I've never met him. I won one of the auctions as well, but never sent payment due to poor communication. I sold him a helmet a long time ago. I asked him a few months ago about buying it back, he apologised said he had given it to his Knight. To me, having a knight...

Brodir

I got mine from www.theringlord.com and I'm really happy with it. Of course, it's imported from India. If you are in the USA, the cheapest source I've seen is www.woodenswords.com , take a look. BroÃ°ir *edit* Brandr, just checked your profile, I didn't know you were in Canada! Contact The Ring Lord...

Brodir

Wow! I just got back from a fantastic night, our whole shire had a big get-together potluck dinner at the Seneschal's house, we talked, visited, and I drafted a new fighter. It was a great time, a real reminder that my friends in the SCA are the best people I know. An now, to top it off, I come home...

Brodir

I made a pair of leather elbows, and I just soaked them in hot water. After about an hour, I stretched them with my hands into a soup bowl, and tossed them in the oven at about 150Â°. Pull them out about every 15 minutes and re-shape, then toss them back in. I've been told that if you pound your lea...

Brodir

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1061711575

Not my auction, just thought some of you Knight-In-Shining-Armour types may be interested.

Broðir

Brodir

Is $30 your regular price for a two-gored wool tunic, or are you just trying to move it? That's a great deal, we've got to talk...

Brodir

Really? They gave me grief about shipping to Canada, so I never ordered.

Illusion Armour has some in stock too...

Brodir

Kevin, your gear looks quite good! Is that a modified Indian helm? A rapier-fighting friend of mine wants to do something similar.

The guy with the lamellar & six foot axe used to be a member here, but I can't recall his name...

Brodir

I tend to use a larger shield at war than when I'm fighting in tournament, but I think everyone does. I use the same armour all the time.

Brodir

Ah, thank you so much Morgan. Great tool for explaining to new people what the hell we do. I put it on my hard drive.

Broðir

Brodir

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by horsefriend: I would like to thank everyone who bid on the T-face barbuta. I made and donated it to help a friend in AnTir who is battling breast cancer. Vallconnan, if you'...

Brodir

I bought one of the excellent Mandrake axeheads, and they are cast (there is a seam running all around the head).

Brodir

I'm bumping this from August, anyone know what I'm talking about?

Brodir

http://home.cox.rr.com/ramparts/

Look under the 'Pornsic' and 'Celt Wars' links for lots of fighting videos. Some kinda brutal stuff there...

Brodir

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1500021835

Starting bid is too high for me, but I've heard from several folks here that this in one of those necessary books.

Jengjen!

Gauntlets for sale/trade

Aluminum shields; 6061 or 5052

Gauntlet articulating on leathers?

Cheap used Del Tin on Ebay

Kinderfodder fighting MPGs

Arms & Armour Of The MEdieval Knight on Ebay