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Kenwrec Wulfe

Goon,

That is a great shot for what I was looking at. What I thought was my issue IS my issue. It looks like I have some metal to cut. Thank you greatly for the pics.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Actually, that looks very much like what I have done, what about a top view shot? Thanks for the pics... they are helping the mental process!

Kenwrec Wulfe

Usually I listen to Godsmack on my way to practice, but I prefer peace and serenity before a tourney. A moment to center. Most of the time, I dont get it As to advice to a new fighter? The Biggest advice outside of the standard rules is to just HAVE FUN. We had our newest fighter in our Shire author...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Apologies for the misdirection.

Anything would be most helpful. aside from the metacarpal plate, it seens to be coming up nicely. Given my inexperience, about how much time (within a timeframe) should I expect to spend making a pair of Wisby gauntlets?

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have begun my first pair of Wisby's based upon Talbots instructional at the MAG a short time ago. Using the pattern given to me by justmagnus, and trying on the gauntlets the had there (which fit), I am noticing that I have had to cut away steel for a proper fit. Given that the other ones fit my n...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I started my season off well actually. I won my Shire's Championship Pas'd Arms style. My intentions are to keep that tradition and represent my Shire as I should - With honor, courtesy, largess, friendliness and looking as period as I can. Though it is a melee event, anyone attending the Border Ski...

Kenwrec Wulfe

To be sure, no. I have personally not seen evidence of this. I was merely refering to SCA combat as to the padding comment. It would be interesting to find out if there are any examples of Basinet/greathelm combinations and how they were constructed, fit, padded as well as how the fit together. Pers...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am making my helm(s) out of tempered 16ga 1050 spring. even with the aventail, I am sure it would not weigh more than my old helm (just over 18lbs.) Besides, with the weight, double layer of metal and padding, your head will certainly be safe. T-Bob: Let me finish you scales, Kevin's CoP, my gaunt...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Actually, I wanted to do that exact thing.
From a historical standpoint, would each be a distinct helm, or has a matching set been found?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Anyone?

Kenwrec Wulfe

How did you attached the liner to the helm?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Once a week on Sundays unless there is not a practice. Pell work Once a week for an hour or so plus FP when I can with a friend once a week. I am in the shop a lot after work now that the weather is warm. I am a squire, but my knight is currently very busy with RL stuff and we have not practiced dur...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am going to be purchasing some 304 SS from http://www.ryersontull.com this week. Would anyone like to go in on a purchase?

Send me a Private Message with you number and we can discuss it. They have 304 SS from 7ga to 28ga

Kenwrec Wulfe

Every time I see this topic header, I get a song stuck in my head.....but with twisted lyrics... I was killed by archery...baby OOOOooooOOOooooooh I was killed by archery...baby OOOOooooOOOooooooh I was in the rear guard in the castle storm arrows STARTED raining down.... My friend Kveldoff fell and...

Kenwrec Wulfe

That is why I was asking if Tin would be better. Does anyone have any experience using Tin?

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am looking for a non-marring block of metal. It was suggested that I get either lead or pewter, with pewter being the safer....but I also found a Tin supplier and Tin is a bit softer.... but is it too soft?

Any guidance would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

Kenwrec Wulfe

AWESOME! It was great to see all of you again, and good to meet those I had not before. Many thanks to Chuck, Aaron, John, Doug, and even Mr. Brian Ramsey (hehe) for their diascussions and demonstrations. Just as the last, it was a great learning experience and I am looking forward to the next one!

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am checking online as well, but I thought I would go to those who have already weeded through and found good quality/decently priced sources for 304 SS and 1050 Spring.

Any assistance to shorten my search would be greatlty appreciated.

Thank you

Kenwrec Wulfe

I do not see the "Log Out [your name here]" link

Mine says "Log Out [ Wulfe ]"

Kenwrec Wulfe

actually to duke logan it would be a preponderance of accurate appearing kits from many cultures. on and off the field. it would be a combat system based on fighting and not one that leads people to think that everyone has a right to be on the field. something they have to earn. as for period comba...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Then why dont we all not do that this time and concentrate on what we can do and are willing to do to affect this change. I, for one, am willing to take that step, put my neck out to better the game I enjoy. If someone wants to lop it off here, then I will just continue to focus on affecting the cha...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Not wanting to hijack the topic, but wanting this conversation to contiue (in a healthy and constructive manner.) I am reposting my comments here from the "Why the SCA can't change." post. Seems to me that there is a large amount of animosity here. Though it is not my thread, I would ask that it be ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Pavillion grade canvas. I am really wanting to step up my encampment appearance. Just got work from my lady that we might attend Pennsic this year (instead of another vacation) and I would LOVE to be able to have a pavillion for it. I am more than capabel of making on myself and the size I want is n...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Thank ya, thank ya.

I look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Good one Bran... almost got the coffee... almost. Now on to the issue. Seems to me that there is a large amount of animosity here. Though it is not my thread, I would ask that it be brought back to the original statement and discussed from there. It seems to have degenerated into a insult and argume...

Kenwrec Wulfe

In part, yes. You need the person (people) in power to officiate the change. HOWEVER, if the majority of the populous is demanding (by voice or action) that a change be made, that power can make the change or be molled over and the change with happen. In the SCA, power changes hands every 6 months. ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

rmermuys wrote:Here's some pics of my latest quillion commision.

-Randall

How much would ye be chargin for something like that, rmermuys?

Kenwrec Wulfe

I will most certainly be in attendance for this, and can carpool with anyone in the western/Northwestern Chicago Burbs area. I have patterns that I can bring, but before distribution, I would ask that I may do so from those who gave them to me (Sasuke and Mr. Rainey)... Also, Chuck and Aaron, may we...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Anyone have a good location for steel prices in the Chicago area?

I would like to get a sheet or two before summer.

Kenwrec Wulfe

For SCA use, at least in the Middle, I believe that you would also need to add some sort of padding under the metal. If I remember the rules correctly from the last time I read them (a few weeks ago) and they have not changed (again), it is required that you have hard over soft for finger/hand/wrist...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Dubie

You are most welcome to come, to my knowledge it is official and again, to my knowledge, there is no site fee. I suggest money for food, but that is it.

Kenwrec Wulfe

The artist formerly known as Flonzy - Personaly, I have not been through it once. The board maybe 1,000,000 times, but I have thankfully either missed them, or not gotten involved. Maybe I should have just avoided this one too. it is a hot topic every time it comes up and everyone has their own view...

Kenwrec Wulfe

To build off of Bjorn's comments, with which I agree (the SCA never claimed to re-enact combat.) Something I never see mentioned when SCA combat is compared to rebated steel or other "real" combat work: WE FIGHT FULL FORCE. None of this 1/4 speed, 1/2 speed or even 3/4 speed (save for in warmups and...

Kenwrec Wulfe

And who judges the judges? And who judges the judges of the judges of the judges of the judges of the judges of the judges of the judges? You could say that endlessly. People are chosen as masters, those people then become the judges. Some may deserve to be there, other may not. I am certainly not ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

BaronMal wrote:Personally I teach my famous "$59" pavilion class every spring ...

Really? I am looking to update my camping gear... can you teach me?

Wisby Gauntlets - Assistance please

Purchasing SS in the Chicago area... Who wants in?

Lead, Tin or Pewter?

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Chicago area armorers - Steel sources?

Why the SCA CAN change...

Looking for a good AND inexpensive supplier for....

Re: Why the SCA can't change.

Re: what??