The Armour Archive

Thomas H

Just a little bti from me about Gwens superb clothing. The fit and finish of Gwens items is superb. Based entirely on measurements i sent her the doublet came fitting tremendously and looks superb. The hose fit wonderfully and recieved many comments from people at my first event. I highly recommend ...

Thomas H

Also, lets see some photos of the anvil, to compare size and all

Here is the site: www.chronos.ltd.uk great site, tons of useful metalworking stuff and short bars of high carbon steel for making punches and stuff.

Thomas H

Mike, i have the web address for a place on the ent that sells mild steel dome heads for a VERY reasonable price. i can't take the credit, i believe it was Justin Andrews that pointed me to it. i'll post it when i find the catalogue (which is free)

Thomas H

From what i've eben able to gather, arming clothes weren't worn under a B&W harness. i understand that the clothes of the time (puffed and slashed) were worn underneath and all fit to itself with straps. no points or such. correct me if i'm wrong.

Thomas H

No worries, i know Eric stood down, just like credit to be given where credit is due.

Thomas H

So, in a sense, it was good that this happened.

Thomas H

As a hint to Eric if he read this, these PHPBB2 forums look very snazzy

Thomas H

sorry, i meant heavier gauge wire.

Thomas H

From what i can piece together, it is undergoing an Overhaul. The site is there, it's just that the forum was totally wiped along with all the posts.

Thomas H

How does one become an editor of a journal? When the position of editor became vacant Does this mean Erik was editor before? she has created a very professional and expressive layout for our journal. If i'm right and Erik was editor before doesn't this mean he developed the layout and credit is due...

Thomas H

i'd suggest some spring steel rings of a slightly large diameter. this would take up the stress and allow a bit more room, therefore, less stress (one would hope)

Thomas H

Ah, but many groups require n higher draw weight than 45lbs and some even 30 lbs. This reduces damage to people on the field. Blunt arrows still do lots of damage.

Thomas H

Yew bows, unlaminated should last at least 5 years if made properly I.e using heart and sap wood in conjunction with each other. all bows, laminated and unlaminated are liable to snap for any number of reasons. How long has the locust been curing? things like this and moisture content when made give...

Thomas H

Dan/ Uilleag at House of the Wolf leather does superb leather work and is getting better by the day. www.houseofthewolf.com.

Thomas H

Unfortunately my friend, raising isn't a pick up a hammer and bam theres a helmet technique. It's pretty hard to get consistant shaping and hammering. I'd suggest making a bascinet or barbute from two or 3 halves and taking them to a welder. By all means, practice raising between doing this and mayb...

Thomas H

I'm a tad worried, haven't gotten mine yet. the draw isn't that far away either (came around quickly didn't it!)

Thomas H

fresh orange is my drink of choice, porbably go through about 4 litres if the forge is going.

Thomas H

I highly recommend buying a HE doublet, especially for that price. I wear one and love the fit and finish. Tell mike to get to the NLHF in october as HE will be there.

Thomas H

Mark, you don't know me but i've been trying for forever to find your site. I was just looking at a backplate you made for someone at the RA, superb work. (found your site now, by the way)

Thomas H

Can't say i know anyone that spells its medievil, maybe its because my friends have a brain cell or two

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Thomas H

The ones projecting from the front would be for Tassets i presume. The ones on the side at the back hold the faulds together on that side, it's a trick of the eye making it look like its not attached.

Thomas H

If you're feeling adventurous, you could contact the museum and fly over to photograph it. What better way to get all the angles you want.

Thomas H

In the mena time, i'll happily put them on my archive space. mail whatever you have/want to thomas.hayman@gmail.com

Thomas H

I usually just turn the piece front up on my ball stake and mark with a black marker, the really highspots. Then, just put these spots over your anvil (hard to see but i mark with my fingers when turning over if you get what i mean) and hit with a lightly curved hammer. then turn back over and plani...

Thomas H

http://www.mittelalter.net/p06303_johan ... wolle.html
That's quite nice.... the shirt is nice too

Thomas H

From what i remember (i got to handle it, yaaay) Robert MacPherson made the grommets himself, like pretty much everything else attached to the suit. simple brass plated ones can be got from fabric shops (its where i got some for myself). simple two piece affair with a tool that allows you to set them

Thomas H

I'm glad he managed to find somewhere other than eBay to sell his work. now it goes for what it is worth. those helms are mighty nice, BTW

Thomas H

Magic cats ass (tm) V Sparklies

Thomas H

Removed.

Cadell, i believe there were a couple of auctions (i think, anyway). There is no full harness in his catalogue, unfortunately

Thomas H

It's to add a certain chambre to the archive, works well too. i feel much moe accurate in my typing now i have been dubbed a membre de chambre.

Thomas H

What, why would i go and do thuggish stuff like that? I'm quite refined for my age.

What name, what you on about? Anyhoo, i'm playful not cheeky

. But we digress, back to encranches and painting.

Thomas H

Someone'll have to show me the RA encranches, i've never noticed any, then again, i've never looked.

Thomas H

Geek

Thomas H

Right, the HUGE ones are still up but here are the resized ones. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/h ... e/Resized/

Thomas H

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