The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

If I had to pick one, I would say the madu, but that is more based upon its post-SCA timeframe of accuracy. 17th - 18th century... kinda late for SCA, but that is just me.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I can eat whatever I want before fighting, given an hour or so until fighting starts. Any sooner and I can get woozy - after that, I can go all day without eating as long as I stay hydrated - though the occasion orange slive or pickle does taste great....

Kenwrec Wulfe

Kenwrec Wulfe

If it preents scaling, it may be a good idea since I will be working with thinner gauges.

What would making an inert atmosphere add to the project?

Kenwrec Wulfe

I had nopt put that much thought or experimentation into the hardening/tempering process. I do not know whether an inert atmosphere would provide a better quality temper. It is certainly a consideration to look into.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I think the counted blow scenario for tourneys is step in the right direction. I certainly prefer them. As to the rattan vs rapier community, Something of note - The rapier community grows from two sources - those new to the SCA and previously rattan fighters who can no longer (for health reasons) w...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have found 3 types of furnaces - Electric, Gas and coal/coke....

Any recommendations on these for hardening and tempering purposes? I need something with precise temp control.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Looking for an inside size of about 12"x12"x18" - enough to allow me to fire helms and breastplate pieces. Looking for a controllable temp range from about 500 to 1800. If you refer to outlet 220, I can do what is needed. I will be wiring and outleting as I need in the location. Budget is variable. ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I al looking to be building my own furnace here in the (hopefully near) future and would like to know if there are any instructions for do so online. I seem to remember something being discussed early last year, but cannot seem to find th topic. I am looking for making a digital temp regulated furna...

Kenwrec Wulfe

That was good Ron, thanks for the early morning laugh! Ray, As to SCA gauges, it depends on the metal. You certainly dont want to use 16ga mild. 16ga Stainless would be ok, unless you aer in a heavy hitting kingdom. I dont think you are. If youare using spring, 16ga (hardened and tempered) is fine. ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

There are a few reasons - I am a big proponent of the thrust. Love it love it. There are many others out there who feel the same. It was a primary maneuver for getting past plate defences (in the "squishy bits!") Admittedly - for those who use the thrust as part of their regular repitoire, it would ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

http://www.gothiceye.com

Good place to start for effigies.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Except for eliminating thrusting, sound like a plan.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I fought is one for over a year.... I loved it.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I developed my own pattern for one of these style polyens.

Uilleag has a pair that I did (currently the only pair) - If he would be so kind as to post a pic, you can take a look.

If you like, PM me and we can discuss further.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Guest - I originally started fighting when I was 20 down in Trimaris and fought for about 1 1/2. Life took me away for some time. I started up again about 3 years ago and I am now closing in on the age of 36. I was better 6 months after I started the second time than I ever was the first time around...

Kenwrec Wulfe

That is very cool.

Do you know if they are going to rerun the special?

Kenwrec Wulfe

http://www.capitalsteel.net/cold_drawn_wire.htm

Kenwrec Wulfe

From someone who is new enough to remember being a newbie and old enough to have learned a bit: Do not forget about your feet. Movement is an imperative. Slow work. Learn the correct way to throw a shot, then do it 1000 (or 2000 or 3000) times SLOWLY. Then, once you have done that, along with the re...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Having fought for some time now in a closed helm (greathelm), I encountered similar issues to one side. What helped me the most was to watch the movement of the person's shoulders, arms and elbows....and a little bit of body. Your opponent cannot through the shot without moving them. Once you see th...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Checked online and I am not finding any that carry 20ga in spring steel. smallest sizes I am seeing for coils are in the 16ga range.

Anyone have any sources for spring steel wire that comes in that size?

Thanks!

Kenwrec Wulfe

What I am wanting to do is add the element of maille to my kit without adding the weight...or as little as I can. I am sure that annealling with have to be done multiple times in the process with spring steel, but once done and hardened, I think to would last a lifetime, especially for SCA combat. M...

Kenwrec Wulfe

In my experiences with authentic pieces, I have seen some pretty thin maille links. For accuracy purposes as well as durability purposes, what would thoughts be on the used of flattened 20ga spring steel rings? If hardened, would it be durable enough for SCA combat? Would 20ga flattened rings look a...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Grab a cheap pair of leggins (hose) or some such from Walmart. Put them on. Duct tape a few layers for stiffness. Slit to remove. Retape. Use the expandable spray foam (Home Depot) to fill. Gives a solid reletively accurate leg shape.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Well Done D.!

May I link on my Shire's site?

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am just getting back into this myself. It has been waaaay too long!

I was able to start up again yesterday with 500 slow work strikes per arm with a heavy sword (3lb), 30 minutes of aerobic workout, 3 sets of 25 pushups and 3 sets of 50 situps. Starting slowly. Hoping to add 5 to each set today.

Kenwrec Wulfe

You pretty much have it. If you like the black look, it offers a cool effect for metal armour (personally, I love it) and it acts as a rust prohibative. About the only other thign i can think of is that you are not blinding your opponent with the glare of your helm when outside...but some may say th...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I was at a MK Collegium in Southern IL last year when this was still experimental. I was there getting authorized at the basic level (could have done intermediate if I had not been wearing my cup from heavy fighting earlier that day!) and was able to witness this. It was awesome. That this have been...

Kenwrec Wulfe

despite your original plan, the metal decides that it wants to be something else? Example - I started working on a medium/back point basinet a little while ago. As I proceeded, the metal kept wanting to take the shape of an onion top. Once I let it, it was easy to take shape... Anyone else had that ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Brian, aren't you the one that started badgering me to make it an onion top in the first place?

It is a gorgeous helm. Glad I was coaxed that direction...Brian, Doug and the metal all were coaxing me to make it an onion top...so I did. Was a good choice.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Congrats Vlad!

Well done.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Why is it that when you start what you think is a rare thing, you suddenly notice all the others that are there, or everyone else starts doing it too? This is the 5th helm I have seen based of that onion top since I started mine. I wish I was working on it more than 3 or 4 hours every Friday (I star...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Skip the horns, for sure. The plate placements on the coat are not overlapping, which is not correct. Otherwise, the look seems good.

Kenwrec Wulfe

That is why I pose the question. One could also argue that is is as a crossguard/pommel, which CAN be grasped. So, how should it be treated? Technically, it is part of the sword and is not a striking surface. It acts as a crossguard and pommel. It also acts as a gauntlet, to protect the hand, thus m...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Red X for me.

Building a furnace.

Carbon steel wire sources?

Maille

Have you ever been working on a project and...