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Uilleag

Charles, I really like the concept of the design. The tooled applique is quite stunning. However, I think that you will find some of the shaping is a bit off. I know that you formed the greave on your leg, but the bottom is twisted askew. You flared the bottom of the greave, but it is flat, so it wi...

Uilleag

Greetings all, I have modified my hourglass demi pattern to loose some of the bulkiness across the palm of the hand. I'm very interested in hearing opinions. <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/mbhourglass1.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/mbhourglass2.jpg"> <IMG src...

Uilleag

I can't tell much from that photo. The tooling looks very nice, but at the angle and darkness of the picture, its hard for me to tell how well you did the shaping, etc.

Do you have another picture, or could you describe how you made the greave for me?

Uilleag

Pennsic taught me a few things about my greave pattern, so I have made some modifications. The inside calf has been rounded to avoid pinching the knee with the leg bent, and the calf now saddles in toward the shin bone to more resemble a shin's contours. I will have more pictures, showing the profil...

Uilleag

PM answered. Brian, The rerebrace covers just the point of the shoulder and the rotator cuff. If you want something that covers a little more in depth, you would prefer my articulated pauldron. It covers a good bit of the collar bone, the entire shoulder joint and the majority of the upper, and stil...

Uilleag

No, I will be missing Coronation this weekend.

Uilleag

You wouldnt happen to have any bauzabands left? Unfortunately, no, those all sold out rather quickly. The good news is that they are on top of my in stock items to replenish. I should have some ready in the next few weeks. I'm currently finishing up commissions for folks that were kind enough to wa...

Uilleag

There is only two days remaining left to this sale! Vambraces normal price: $70.00, currently $35.00 + Shipping. Rerebraces normal price $65.00, currently on sale for $32.50 + shipping. These prices will remain in effect Until Midnight EST, Friday evening. I have these quantities and colors still in...

Uilleag

More and more excellent! It could very well be, my lord Sir Vitus, as has been said, that the belted knights are content to stand by and watch these deeds be undertaken by squires. I propose three possibilities: 1. Because they do not wish to interfere with its passage through those who are strivin...

Uilleag

Greetings all, After this weekend's sales, I have 4 pair ov vambraces and 2 pair of rerebraces left: Vambraces: 1 pair small oxblood 1 pair small green 2 pair small brown Rerebraces: 1 pair small green 1 pair Large brown Due to the success of this sale these prices will be permanently set at $45.00/...

Uilleag

email replied to.

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Uilleag

1 pair of large brown vambraces, 1 pair of small oxblood vambraces and 1 pair of large black rerebraces have been sold.

I still have 5 pair of vambraces and two pair of rerebraces in stock. Please contact me for details!

Uilleag

Thank you so much of for all of your hard work in posting these! I saved quite a few of my household and friends at the war. They are for my personal use, I may share them with friends and family, but you get all the credit for taking them. Thanks again!

Uilleag

Is this a page of the Counter Book? Will no brother Knight take up this Quest? Will only valiant squires do so? Not that it is displeasing to me that only Squires are pursuing this Quest, but I am surprised. Good Sir Vitus, The picture shown is of the formal challenge that Lord Hedinn did have scri...

Uilleag

Thank you all for your interest. I have someone interested in the small green vambraces and small green rerebraces and someone else possibly interested in the large brown vambraces. No definate deals yet though. Please contact me here or via my business email to purchase these items or visit my webs...

Uilleag

The Armour is made of 10 -12 oz leather, water cased, work-hardened and then baked dry. They are sealed with polishing wax, so tooling / embossing isn't possible, but they can be painted. The small vambraces are 8 3/4" long, with a wrist circumfrence of 9". The large vambraces are 9 3/4" long, with ...

Uilleag

Greetings All! Pennsic was a major success and I want to thank everyone for stopping by Mandrake Armory and visiting Roderick's staff along with mine. I did manage to bring a few things home with me and I want to sell them quickly to make room for new stock now in production. I have 7 pair of the 14...

Uilleag

Good Sir, The Couter and the Book have traveled with Lord Hedinn to the East Kingdom. He has been charged with contacting you personally with his exact where abouts so that you may keep track of the Couter on its journey. Hedinn is a proud new papa, his new baby is a month or so old, he may be busy ...

Uilleag

Having taken two employees that didn't last more than 4 months in the last 6, I can say that I am very reluctant to take on another any time soon. The last experience set me back 2 months in production and a total of $3K in materials and labor, I can't afford that kind of set back. The problem is th...

Uilleag

Lord Hedinn and Lord Uilleag, I have documented your challenge and reply with the photos I took of the grand event. If I offend in doing so and I will remove your words from my document. The images can be seen here below the images of the Battle of the 30: m For my part, I am honored that you poste...

Uilleag

I had a blast at Pennsic! Thanks for asking. I have made sword sheaths and scabbards before, but no where near on par with some of the work I have seen of these items posted here by others. I would be very willing to take on the project, but any brass / metal fittings would have to be purchased out,...

Uilleag

Your trust is justly given, Sir.

Uilleag

On Sunday, shortly following the Battle of the 30 did the great Pennsic Quest begin. The call was for valiant knights, accompanied by a squire and banner bearer, to embark on a perilous quest that took the questers throughout the bredth of the War. There were trials that caused the knights to show a...

Uilleag

I am extremely honored to report that the Challenge of the Couter for this Pennsic war was a resounding success. Lord Hedinn presented himself as a very worthy man of coat armour and the inspiration provided by his lady, Ysemay Sterlyng was very much evident. Hedinn fought with Honor and is the new ...

Uilleag

I wanted to thank everyone for the very encouraging compliments. I have just returned from the war, and I wanted to thank everyone that came by Mandrake Armory and visited for a bit. I had a terriffic war, both fun and profitable and I wanted to especially thank Master Roderick and all of the great ...

Uilleag

PM sent

Uilleag

I leave for the War in a few minutes. I look forward to meeting the good Lord Hedin and his lady. May everyone travel safe.

Look forward to an acounting of this deed upon my return.

Uilleag

Thank you II, I have really tried to improve both my knowledge of Period Cuir bouilli and my techniques for making it. It was thanks to several folks here on the Archive that gently nudged me to more authentic armour lines and provided me with foot holds into the research material I needed to go the...

Uilleag

No, a back plate would not be period, I include it, because kedney protection is a requirement for SCA fighting.

I will put together a quote for your commission on my return from Penssic.

Uilleag

Everything is finished! Talk about last minute! <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/barrile1335project3.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/barrile1335project.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/barrile1335project1.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthe...

Uilleag

Everything is finished! Talk about last minute! <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/barrile1335project3.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/barrile1335project.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthewolf.com/gallery/barrile1335project1.jpg"> <IMG src="http://www.houseofthe...

Uilleag

I agree with Mike, the shoulder should be dished a bit deeper. I disagree with the method for making the lames even, though, that creates to much waste material. I have a formula I use for making the lames even, if you are interested in it, please email me, it rather complicated, but it does make th...

Uilleag

A period buckle supplier are definately on the agenda at the war. Something appropriate and cost effective, so the price doesn't have to go up too much.

Making them myself is not an option at this point. At least I've stopped using rapid rivets!

Uilleag

Don't insult the man!

I love this helm and would gladly pay the $250.00 he is hoping for, but can't afford it. I will offer what I can afford, $75.00

Now, lets have some serious bidding, or I am going to steal that helm at the paltrey price I offered for it.

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