The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

Ok,

I think I know the answer to this, but just in case, I will ask.

What type of thread was used for stiching garments together?
Did the thread vary from fabric type to fabric type? (i.e. - Silk fabric used silk thread - Linen fabric used linen thread...)

Thanks!

Kenwrec Wulfe

I like the question.

But I do believe it is dependent on those involved. I think that it would hold sway based upon who was there. Sir, Duke, or King.

Yes, it is war, but we ARE playing a game. Personally, I would ask, and I would honor if asked.

My two pence.

Kenwrec Wulfe

You can do 18ga anything but the helm and then do a case carburization on it. Talk to Gruber.

Kenwrec Wulfe

That is what I suspected, thank you.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have seen many pictures and understand the articulation process and how the fit to the full greave. What I have not been able to find is a picture or description or drawing of what it looks like from the bottom.

Would anyone out there be able to assist?

Thank you!

Kenwrec Wulfe

That tin/lead dish looks very nifty. What would it take to get one of those?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Damn straight!

But I have one comment.

Chicks don't fight because the chicks dig it. They fight cause the dudes dig it!

Well...maybe some fight cause the chicks dig it....

Kenwrec Wulfe

Sorry for the lack of initial details. A good friend is having to temporarily close up shop due to a number of life circumstances and offered me my choice of pieces at a fair price, given that it will be at least a year efore he can get anything going again (if not longer.) He was also kind enough t...

Kenwrec Wulfe

My condolances to his family.
I also had never met him, but from his posts here and the brief correspondance I had with him, he seemed a great individual.
May his spirit find peace.

Kenwrec Wulfe

*with extreme exuberance*
I'm gonna have a shop!!!
Due to a number of circumstances coming together at the same time, I will be acquiring pretty much everything I need for my own shop!!
YAY!!!!!
*does a cartwheel and a backflip - strains back momentarily - and starts again!*
YAY!!!!

Kenwrec Wulfe

I find it hard to believe as well. I wore a 12ga slatted kettle w/grille that had a 1/4 bar reinforcing the rim and a full coif that all total weighed 18 lbs - As far as weight. Just using physics and the laws of action/reaction, I personally would never use a helm of less than 8 lbs, unless there w...

Kenwrec Wulfe

The coat of plates that I wear is lined with a 10oz piece of leather over the shoulders, which has a 1/4" piece of foam under that. I helps with glancing helm shots and inner shoulder shots. The spaulder that I wear covers most of the shoulder point area.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have been fortunate that in the 3 tourneys I have entered, I have not really had a bad one. First one - Double elim - I lost one (to the man who won and later became my knight), I won two, then lost one. This was 3 months after I started fighting. Second one - Gulf Wars - Bear pit - I won 5 lost 2...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Roughly 3 standard sized camails (about 5000 per camail.) I dont have an patterns for maille, as everything I do is from memory. I have never written any of it down.But if you want a simple pattern from memory, make 4 squares and 4 triangles and attached them - square, triangle, square, triangle, sq...

Kenwrec Wulfe

only on a personal or small group level. You and your buds can be as authentic as you want, but dont expect anyone else to join in your joy, or take kindly to you looking bug-eyed at them in their pink-nylon sundress, nikes, and terminator shades as they stand and watch the tournament. In fact, exp...

Kenwrec Wulfe

See? Some of us DO care!

Kenwrec Wulfe

All of the martial arts training I have had had taught me to NEVER look an opponent directly in the eyes. Each has had a certain focal technique, but I have found that focusing on a point on the opponents upper chest is the most comfortable for me. I use my peripheral to take in everything else. Par...

Kenwrec Wulfe

That is exactly what I was looking for - Cloth buttons here I come.

Maybe I will do metal on my one court cote....Hmmm....

Thank you Flonzy.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Since the previous thread seems to have been dominated by the gambeson button issue, I would like to address my other question here separately. What type of button would be best suited on a lesser noble cotehardie in the late 14th century? Cloth? Wood covered cloth? Metal? If metal, what type - bras...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Just a thought - I do not know if there is conflict, but you can check here -

http://oanda.sca.org/

If you really like the "Vert, a rampant wolf argent" - you could always make it 2 points different by doing "Vert, a rampant wolf argent sinister, a bordure argent.

Just a thought.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Just an FYI Wyrm, if this is for SCA, you may result in a conflict with mine. I am Per Bend Rayonny vert and sable, a rampant wolf or. (thoroughly researched and currently not conflicting. awaiting results) That is a rampant gold wolf centered on a rayonny divided black and green background. If you ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Actually Doug, I was going to ask you when your schedule would be free for me to come over. I have been getting jumpy not being able to do much metal pounding at my house. With Brian down and his shop (mostly) in my garage, and my garage not heated, I have been able to get out there very little. I a...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I suggest that those named Alaric be the coaches and tutors for all of the novices. Be the ones for the novices to warm up with, as well.

Kenwrec Wulfe

I use suede leather to wrap mine. I glue it to the rattan with elmers wood glue and I have made 4 weapons this way. So far none have worn out. The rattan pulped on one and the grip was still in great shape.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Yes kass, exactly! hehe.... I dont WANT metal buttons on my gambeson. The thing with cloth buttons - it seems that they would not last long, getting torn off by my CoP just in the movement of fighting. I was hoping for something a little more flat and/or unobrtursive. Logic tells me (at least my log...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Mostly looking for sources of purchase for the buttons. Also, if anyone would know. What would be the most likely type of button for a gambeson? As to cloth buttons, I am actually going to be doing that for one of my cotehardies. I have some "everyday" cotehardies that I have made/am making, that I ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Looking for a good (and inexpensive!!) source for a variety of 14th century buttons.

I know cloth and metal were used, but what about other materials? Were wood buttons used? What about leather?

Thank you!

Kenwrec Wulfe

Sword and shield, Bastard sword, greatsword and two weapon. Enjoy all of em. And now that I am getting a clue with pole arm, I am starting to enjoy that more too! Hell, I just enjoy fighting...One hand, two hands, mace, axe, sword, pole.... Just let me get out there and swing and poke!

Kenwrec Wulfe

I am also a mid to late 14th century persona. For my gambeson (surrently under construction) I am adding pockets to the inside where metal plates will go. They will protect my hips and ass well. Given they are in the inside of the gamebeson which will be covered by maille, which will be under my CoP...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I have a well done sword. Brass hardware and leather wrapped handle. I will take a pic and post it tonight. ------------------ "It is not the oath that gives me faith in the man, but the man that gives me faith in the oath." With Honor, Kenwrec Wulfe Squire to Sir Galen of Bristol The Shire of Raven...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Having seen them in person.... I will have to second tancred's comment...

Daaaaamn!

Kenwrec Wulfe

If you are looking for horse hair (though I have not found any period examples either) then I would hit any nearby barns once the weather starts getting warmer. You will have so much hair that you will not know what to do with it. Horses will be shedding their winter coats. I would avoid the more "p...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Sorry that I am unable to assist. I am not familiar with MO at all. Best of luck to you. ------------------ "It is not the oath that gives me faith in the man, but the man that gives me faith in the oath." With Honor, Kenwrec Wulfe Squire to Sir Galen of Bristol The Shire of Ravenslake, Middle Kingdom

Kenwrec Wulfe

In my efforts to improve the quality of my own kit, the time is coming soon for me to have finished up my basinet. Once done, I will need to pad it. Which would be more accurate for a german style basinet of the late 14th century? Were stuffed channels used or layered and quilted padding used? Thank...

Kenwrec Wulfe

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Heairn: <B> Just as a point of clarification, if you're a heavy weapons marshal and you do NOT know how to inspect CA equipment, you're not doing your job. CA is currently a he...

Fabric and thread....

Sabatons

I'm gonna have a shooop...I'm gonna have a shoooop!

Buttons, buttons - Part Deux

Buttons, buttons, everywhere!!!

Basinet padding....Channeled or Quilted?