The Armour Archive

Johann ColdIron

Rich, have you shown this to Llyr? Seems right down his alley now that he is doing rapier.

Johann ColdIron

Nice work! Those look sharp.

Johann ColdIron

How late is the represented armour? Could it be the tie for a late periodf capelet? Tends to end up in that armpit.

Johann ColdIron

I should suck it up and do a tour of Europe in this century. The last time I did a wander was the early 80's. Maybe someday. Wade Just buy something from an auction house in every country you want to visit and voila! ;) The 12th weekend is turning out to be not good as we are trying to see family t...

Johann ColdIron

I recognize a few of those hats! And can picture the folks that wear them.

Nice work Rich. Makes my hands hurt just looking at all the helms you have done.

Johann ColdIron

Maybe you should combine some of these listings into a single (or at least fewer) threads. I don't think people are going to love that you've just taken over the entire front page of our classifieds section. Edit: It would also be a good idea to use more sensible subject lines and avoid using caps ...

Johann ColdIron

Said with love and respect, of course! I could use a set of abs myself...

Johann ColdIron

Needlenose, and I use a stiff leather square in my Palm behind tools when pushing, it spreads out the pressure and reduces aches. I use the needlenose to push/pull needles My diamond awl was the best investment I ever made for working leather. Don't even need to use sharp needles when saddle stitch...

Johann ColdIron

That is a much better plan than doing sit-ups!

Johann ColdIron

I'd prefer to have someone make hammer "Kits". Just blanks of temperable steel with eyes for the hammers drifted into them. Several different thicknesses of bar stock. I'll do the shaping from there.

Johann ColdIron

Why do you want a heavy mail drape? Is there a rule for weight you are trying to meet? In my opinion weight in the aventail does not add to the protective value of the helm with the possible exception of steel swords to the neck, in which case I would still prefer a gorget. Just curious It was reco...

Johann ColdIron

Life is fatal. Real question is how much fun do you want to have and at what cost? There is risk everywhere. Fencing has had concussions. You can get them slipping on black ice ,too. I've been doing this long enough that I am not going put it aside now. Not fighting has its consequences too. Being o...

Johann ColdIron

I have seem seemingly old rivets on pieces that sit pretty far off of the metal. Far enough that the slot and hole thing could work... but I haven't tried to do it on anything that was actually being used. I, like James, used it on restoration. I expect that there are some types of load where it wo...

Johann ColdIron

I'm not bossy...I'm boss-less! I tried to find you at Pennsic, Johann. I tried, but I might have gotten lost looking for your camp :( Drat! It would have been nice to see you. WOW perhaps? I too would suggest Windrose for something quick as long as it's in stock. They do a lot of stainless. Or you ...

Johann ColdIron

Broadway wrote:No shield boss for you!

Do you know this guy BW? Sounds bossy!

Johann ColdIron

How do I get rust off of it? It has some 'hot spots' already. - green scrubby too harsh? fine steel wool? Can a blued finish be reapplied after a while? 0000 fine steel wool and oil. Scrub lightly and change out the wool frequently as the rust comes off as the loose rust can scratch the surface. Gr...

Johann ColdIron

I also make towel bags for all my blued gear. Spray gun oil on the piece and in the bag. Keeps it from getting scraped up on other metal as well.

Johann ColdIron

It looks like something a middle schooler made in shop class. Or is it supposed to look like that? Ahhh, you know I'm just kidding; nicely done Curt. I knew you could turn wood. My wood brightens dark places. He's like a stream of bat's piss. A shining shaft of gold, when all about is dark. This he...

Johann ColdIron

CTrumbore wrote:Its what I had. Likely redo them down the road. And resin the knots instead of ca glue.

Fair enough!

Johann ColdIron

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Johann ColdIron

I like the chandelier! Nice turnings. You do good wood. I like that you can knock out the pin and fold it up. My unfoldable steel one is a pain to store.

Now the critique...and I mean this in the nicest way.

All that nice work on the pulleys and hardware to use nylon rope?

Johann ColdIron

It would be best if we could see it on you. Either in pictures or at the shop after Pennsic. It looks like the top ends of the BP sides are kicked out a bit and do not match the Back so they may be poking you. Are you saying that there is extra room between your body and the steel as well? How many ...

Johann ColdIron

It looks like the pattern works! I agree with Wade that the center is a bit flat BUT the flanks should have a pretty linear shape as that is how the joint works. Unlike the bowtie shape that a lot of reproductions have. Usually this happens from hitting it where it is easy to hit (and overthinning i...

Johann ColdIron

That is the find of the decade! Hope whomever get them appreciates that and uses the heck out of them.

Johann ColdIron

Not a bad start dude. Probably better than my first go round. The gorget is a classic SCA pattern but not really made to interface well with a breastplate. No so much as a cringe as a "hope they don't strangle themselves when they raise their arms". You have enough neck that is probably not an issue...

Johann ColdIron

No, mine is the long one with the Grand M1 barrel ring on the hilt. I also have a cut down Springfield chrome plated MP model. Thanks for asking though. Do you wish to see more bayonets from WWII. I have some German ones for the Mouser rifle. And a few WWI bayonets and a Tommy helmet. I love seeing...

Johann ColdIron

A lot easier than trying to set a rivet on a flat rock while there!

Been there, done that...

Johann ColdIron

Busy guy!

I like the Iron hat. A nice period piece that is very adaptable to our C&T combat.

See you soon!

Johann ColdIron

Sorry it took so long, but I am getting around to it. I put this on EBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131880365094?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 It is some old stuff from the 60's, at least it was on top of the pile. It is just like the gear I used in the 60's. I think I just foun...

Johann ColdIron

Jeff J wrote:Interested. would this meet SCA cut & thrust requirements?

Please buy the darn thing so I don't crack and spend all my Pennsic money on it before I get there!

Johann ColdIron

It is an Eldrid piece. I traded a chain hauberk and coif for that helmet and gauntlets (which I also still own) in the late 80's. English Civil War pot helms had a quite prominent bill (which was great for keeping the sun out of my eyes, by the way). I knew I made a mistake the first time I cut it....

Johann ColdIron

Peter, since "I don't care much about true historical accuracy in the stitching technique" - use a sewing machine, not hand stitching. Seriously. If you're going to take the many, many hours necessary to hand-stitch a tent, you might as well use an historical stitching technique. Otherwise, your "h...

Johann ColdIron

Unrolled edges of steel elbows and knees kill more rattan than that helm. If the edge is unrolled because of the trimming that was done to it then weld a piece of 1/4" to the edge and sand the weld smooth. Then it it no worse than any other bar grill. Other than that it would be a lot of work to con...

Johann ColdIron

I have some of grandpa's and dad's wood working tools. A draw knife and a plane. They just feel good and go where you need it the most. I should try them on a rattan sword. Yes? Hal The draw knife for sure! They work well on rattan. The plane with it's limited throat will likely choke on the rattan...

Johann ColdIron

But sell me something I can use (extensive photos of an artifact, measurements, the provenance) the opportunity to virtually handle items, the opportunity to engage the staff on the items, even the ability to put together my own virtual display maybe. I'll pay for those things. One problem is, at l...

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