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- Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:24 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pennsic XLI - Marshal's Courts
- Replies: 59
- Views: 3064
Re: Pennsic XLI - Marshal's Courts
Go head and tell your story Falcone.
- Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:50 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Shoemaking supplies
- Replies: 12
- Views: 415
Re: Shoemaking supplies
losthelm wrote:Steffan leather in buffalo will get all sorts of bits, though Linda is at pennsic so it may take a week or so for a response. Linda supplies a few local cobblers in the buffalo area.
Got some very nice curved awl blades from her there this year. She is a very nice person to deal with.
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:36 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pennsic XLI combat reviews
- Replies: 140
- Views: 3819
Re: Pennsic XLI combat reviews
At first I thought it was pretty cool that they would rebuild the things on the spot, rather than just reject everyone's spear out of hand. Then they ran out of pellets and started rejecting everyone's spears out of hand. Then they closed Inspection point entirely. Application of the new thrusting ...
- Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:08 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: FS: $300 SCA lobster-tailed harquebusier helm
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1565
Re: FS: $300 SCA lobster-tailed harquebusier helm
Baron Eirik will have this helmet at Pennsic. He will be selling it for more than the $300 I got down to on here. It will most certainly sell there! I remember fighting you in that helm when I moved to Atlantia back in the early Nineties. It's a nice helm with good glancing surface. Seeing it nudge...
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:50 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Tool / Shop re-org advice appreciated
- Replies: 15
- Views: 312
Re: Tool / Shop re-org advice appreciated
home kitchens are built around islands with work triangles? That is part what I was trying to say in my post but I didn't hammer it home. Work triangles are a great way to organize. Forming should be near the anvil, stakes and fire. Pegboard is great but I also mark the general use tools with green...
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:53 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Will the new Pennsic schedule reduced marshals?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 596
Re: Will the new Pennsic schedule reduced marshals?
Old site? No. New site? I know of 5-6 last Pennsic. Not to mention the footing issues can apparently be - adventurous. . Yeah, those rounded morain rocks make for some excitement! It is important to know the enemy that is poison ivy. I like the new woods, warts and all. It maybe up hill to the rez ...
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:52 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Tool / Shop re-org advice appreciated
- Replies: 15
- Views: 312
Re: Tool / Shop re-org advice appreciated
Now that I have students coming over one night a week I have had to get organized as well. As many as 7 people working in the same 24x28 shop that is only partially an armour shop. I am also restoring a Triumph Spitfire and have a bunch of woodworking equip. The jumble wasn't cutting it. I have been...
- Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:36 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Anyone fight in a Burgonet?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 882
Re: Anyone fight in a Burgonet?
http://aiden-groundpounder.smugmug.com/photos/1044761285_Rn7SK-L.jpg I agree with making the grill flush with the visor. I definately helps reduce spear shots catching on the brim. I suggest having the helm made to YOUR HEAD. complete with hinged checkplates. Don't have one made that you can pull o...
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:08 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Suspending a leg harness from a Pour-Point
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1698
Re: Suspending a leg harness from a Pier-Pont
Jeffrey Hedgecock wrote:1. Wear greaves, if you aren't already. If you have plate cuisses, you should be.
If you think of cuisses as steel hose, how they relate to pointing makes a lot of sense.
That helps a bunch! Greaves would distribute the weight much better than the legs just dangling from the points.
- Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:53 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Anyone fight in a Burgonet?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 882
Re: Anyone fight in a Burgonet?
Also remember, and lips, combs, and ridges are great for catching swords, axes, and ballistas. I switched to a sallet to keep the head shots that stick down, but loved the look of my older helmet. d It's a blessing and a curse. I've fought in Burgonets and Lobster pots for years/ decades. Burgs def...
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:55 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck
- Replies: 53
- Views: 1733
Re: Pennsic Wednesday Schedule Full Of Suck
I agree. But it is exactly the place to kick someones's ass over an idea or difference in opinion. Both parties have to be in on the game though, or its not the right kind of fun for the SCA. For the record, I have not thrown a blow in anger in the SCA since before most of you began breathing. It i...
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:59 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: new Rapier (SCA) Helm in progress
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1222
Re: new Rapier (SCA) Helm in progress
You have raised (and repoussed) the bar with your work on that rapier helm. I commend you!
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:54 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A great talent, and greater friend and person lost to us...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 585
Re: A great talent, and greater friend and person lost to us
That sucks Max, I really liked his work on the Armies book and board game.
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:03 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: News story on Knotwolf Armory/Sir Richard Wolfwood
- Replies: 11
- Views: 386
Re: News story on Knotwolf Armory/Sir Richard Wolfwood
Sweet! It will be safe at UMPC.Skutai wrote:Two for one sale on London broil means it's beef jerky time!
This declaration has nothing, and everything, to do with this thread.
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:12 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Rectangular tent...a work in progress.
- Replies: 254
- Views: 4705
Re: Rectangular tent...a work in progress.
No....the turning is too rough, and I don't have the time. I think it's gonna' be cheap gold paint. I used the metal lathe for the turning, so there is a lot of grain tear out. Mac Time is the enemy of all Pennsic projects. :lol: I too used the cheap gold paint when I made mine (right before a Penn...
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:06 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: News story on Knotwolf Armory/Sir Richard Wolfwood
- Replies: 11
- Views: 386
Re: News story on Knotwolf Armory/Sir Richard Wolfwood
Kelby wrote:Skeleton =?= Spangen
Nice article! See you in a few weeks, Richard
Yep, I think he means the spangen framework Richard is working on in the article.
Won't be long at all Kelby! See you up on Little Fire.
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: valsgarde helm kit
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1827
Re: valsgarde helm kit
Glad someone is picking up the torch on this product! Its a good kit. On leaving out holes- There are some that could be left out with little effect to the final product. Specifically some of the holes on the face under the cross. Shaping the cross is a little fussy and experience subjective. The no...
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:00 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: An Open Letter to All Armorers
- Replies: 17
- Views: 756
Re: An Open Letter to All Armorers
Gloving the gaunts is probably the most time consuming effort. Probably one reason most come ungloved/strapped.
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: New purses from Billy and Charlie
- Replies: 27
- Views: 630
Re: New purses from Billy and Charlie
If you go to Mac's link you'll see that the large purse has two compartments, a flat one (specifically designed to accomodate an I-phone in a hard case) and an expanding one for wallet, keys etc. They'll hold a surprising amount of weight- I tested one by putting in 18 oz of lead weights and wearin...
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: FS Merctailor Steel Bucklers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 221
Re: FS Merctailor Steel Bucklers
Apollonian wrote:Your signature should be "which a good bit less than we used to sell these for".
Of course, I am very interested. I'll PM you. If these go, we might ask to commission more.
Great Looking Stuff!!
Falcone
You will have to actually learn to use it, Falcone!
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:28 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Clear Protection for Mild Steel
- Replies: 14
- Views: 465
Re: Clear Protection for Mild Steel
Vigilance...and a scrubby pad.
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:45 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Jaerger Knives Killer Deal SOLD
- Replies: 13
- Views: 419
Re: Jaerger Knives Killer Deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You garner good $ for historically accurate pieces. Though simpler in construction & lines. They are more desirable especially if they copy a specific extant example. I, personally, don't spend a penny on a knife or sword unless it has a nearly identical twin in a museum or private collection. My l...
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:38 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Suspending a leg harness from a Pour-Point
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1698
Re: Suspending a leg harness from a Pier-Pont
I have the same type of pourpoint as you, obviously, and I like my points in front. That also has to do with the design of my leg armor. One of my guys is trying to use points for his legs and wants to set them in front. It really confuses me as I have always hung legs from the side at the point of...
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:31 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Rectangular tent...a work in progress.
- Replies: 254
- Views: 4705
Re: Rectangular tent...a work in progress.
Very nice work Mac. I like the side by side model comparison!
I wonder if getting the canvas wet will change the tension on the system much. The frame makes this different than your average Panther Pav.
Lots to learn here. Thanks opening this little window on your process.
I wonder if getting the canvas wet will change the tension on the system much. The frame makes this different than your average Panther Pav.
Lots to learn here. Thanks opening this little window on your process.
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: News story on Knotwolf Armory/Sir Richard Wolfwood
- Replies: 11
- Views: 386
Re: News story on Knotwolf Armory/Sir Richard Wolfwood
I read the quotes in the article in Richard's voice.
Nice to see him get some press! He does great work. I like that treadle hammer.
Uh, Rich, what is a "skeleton helmet"
Nice to see him get some press! He does great work. I like that treadle hammer.
Uh, Rich, what is a "skeleton helmet"
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:45 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: C&T at Pennsic
- Replies: 16
- Views: 298
Re: C&T at Pennsic
You got it.Trystyn of Anglesey wrote:I would like to tag along for this.Johann ColdIron wrote:Great! I was already planning on bringing my C&T gear. Now I know when to show up!
Grab me when you go up, please.
- Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:12 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: C&T at Pennsic
- Replies: 16
- Views: 298
Re: C&T at Pennsic
Great! I was already planning on bringing my C&T gear. Now I know when to show up! 
- Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:01 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: new Rapier (SCA) Helm in progress
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1222
Re: new Rapier (SCA) Helm in progress
A few more breaths around the mouth area. Etch some details into the face - lines around the eyes, teeth, facial hair stubble, etc. I'm thinking about painting it, but concerned about annoying holds being called by random marshals who happen to be wandering by and from a distance think there is som...
- Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:43 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Gokstad bed done.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 861
Re: Gokstad bed done.
Cap'n, many years ago I visited Bayleaf Manor, which is part of the Weald and Downland Museum. In the upper chamber they have a lovely four poster bed with drapes. It had ropes instead of slats and between the ropes and mattress they had a woven rush mat to keep the feather filled mattress from ooz...
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:02 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Gokstad bed done.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 861
Re: Gokstad bed done.
I used linseed and turpentine for our rope bed, jeeze 15 years ago. Might be ready for another coat! :lol: It's made of poplar as it was supposed to be the beta test. I might make the final out of period euro wood at some point but it has really held up. I must confess that we use a sheet of 1/2" pl...
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:26 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Zen Warrior Cut & Thrust Hard Shell Hood
- Replies: 4
- Views: 308
Re: Zen Warrior Cut & Thrust Hard Shell Hood
The mesh will be the first place of fatigue no matter what the rest is made of. Some of the hits I have taken have dented my 18 ga steel helm and perf plate.
- Wed Jul 04, 2012 4:22 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Most Powerful Shots in SCA combat
- Replies: 84
- Views: 2769
Re: Most Powerful Shots in SCA combat
The most powerful shots should be delivered AFTER one of those statements is uttered.St. George wrote:Right now I think the most powerful shots in SCA combat are these:
"What did you think of that one?"
or
"I thought my last two shots were pretty good"
St. G-
- Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Work in Progress : Rapier hilt for rattan sword
- Replies: 34
- Views: 762
Re: Work in Progress : Rapier hilt for rattan sword
Is there a counterweight on the pommel end? You can stand to have a nice heavy one to balance the rattan. My shivona has a trapazoidal chunk of 5/8" steel that measures 1" on one end and 1 5/8 on the other. About 2" long.
Balances and weighs just about the same as my cut and thrust sword.
Balances and weighs just about the same as my cut and thrust sword.
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:30 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Nimba Anvils
- Replies: 20
- Views: 627
Re: Nimba Anvils
Eeek! Got a picture of that sad thing?Thomas Powers wrote:I buy severely damaged anvils when I can find them CHEAP for my "wall of shame" The current "top" one is a Peter Wright missing everything above the waist! (where another main forge weld generally is)
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:54 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Looking for someone to cut a pattern into SS cheek piece
- Replies: 17
- Views: 387
Re: Looking for someone to cut a pattern into SS cheek piece
Buy quality bits, go slow speed and use cutting fluid. We drilled a bunch of breath holes in one of those kits and the SS put up quite a fight.