The Armour Archive

Kenwrec Wulfe

Would there be any information on the hoop design (meaning the hoop itself, not the canvas)? Material? construction method? Etc... Thanks! Kenwrec, If you mean information about surviving examples, the answer is, sadly, no. This is not a surprise, of course. Of the tens of thousands of tents which ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Would there be any information on the hoop design (meaning the hoop itself, not the canvas)? Material? construction method? Etc...

Thanks!

Kenwrec Wulfe

Wow! That is gorgeous!

Kenwrec Wulfe

As for the attachment method - I have done the riveting through the leathers and glove and tore through that way about once a year and have to redo them. I have been using the rivet through leathers and stictch the leathers to the glove method and they are not tearing anywhere, but I need to find a ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Tandy's website calls it "chap" leather
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-u ... 07-01.aspx

Kenwrec Wulfe

It is a thicker, supple veg tanned leather that is usually dyed black. It is about 5oz or so. It has a little bit of "stretch" to it, but very durable. Its called biker leather because it is the stuff most commonly used for biker jackets and chaps, so I understand.

Kenwrec Wulfe

What they all said.

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Kenwrec Wulfe

I use "biker" leather, but it still wears out. I was going to do the same again this next time, but run a reinforcement stitch with sinew to see if that helps.

Kenwrec Wulfe

If the cup is shifting and eventually pinching, it could be that it is the wrong size cup....

Kenwrec Wulfe

Gilebert wrote:By my vow to Earl Nigel... as long as he is Captain of the French, I will be on his team should he have me.

I shall see you from across the field, my friend!
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Then you shall see the face of my hammer a few times...up close!!

Kenwrec Wulfe

Hrolfr wrote: And I found that the brand "Tightbond III" works better than Elmer's. Costs a bit more, but then again, I find it is worth it.

I would second this recommendation.

Kenwrec Wulfe

While this Pennsic would not be possible, would anyone be interested in coordinating one for next year?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Very well done, Majesty!

Kenwrec Wulfe

That mottling is where the metal goes from that lovely coppery/bronze into purple. Your oven might not have been quite accurate. That coloration usually comes around 485 degrees. Awesome color though.

Mayhaps I will get to hit it at Pennsic, my friend!

Kenwrec Wulfe

...shield presses with an elmers glue shouldnt be more than a 24 dry time, unless it is really really humid....

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I did not see anyone say Blankenshield....

Kenwrec Wulfe

Having been part of the host group(s) for a number of years, that cross scheduling has always been a question to come up in the planning of the event. It always seems there is something on the map already....

Kenwrec Wulfe

There are two effigies (found small line drawing on gothiceye) that depict lion spaulders. The first: http://www.gothiceye.com/images/large/KN034-2.jpg could just depict tooled leather, it is difficult to tell. I have also never found/seen any images of the actual effigy, just the line drawings. The...

Kenwrec Wulfe

English, of course.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Where are you fighting on Wed? Wherever I can get to so that I can get a fun fight in or two. I'm way out of practice and the stress level next week will be WAY high, and I'll want to get away from the conference whenever I can (I hate conferences...). So if I can fight Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Thank you for the responses. It gives me a base from which to work.

Kenwrec Wulfe

*snort* When I first saw this thread, having just been awake for like 30 mins, I read the title to be " Testicles , bedframes, and chairs, OH MY!" Needless to say, the contents of the thread weren't quite what I had imagined... Too funny not to share...sorry for the derailment... LOL

Kenwrec Wulfe

Where are you fighting on Wed?

Kenwrec Wulfe

Greetings all! It appears that things are FINALLY settling in the mundane world for me and it is time to gather info to work on some long overdue projects....namely, camp furniture. I know trestle tables and folding chairs are common for 14th century, but I want to target a little more specifically....

Kenwrec Wulfe

I lead with a shot to an opening on my opponent, cautious that it is a trap. I then see how they react. Followup is based on reaction. If they know it is an opening, it has a trained response. If not, the response is often more erratic. This is also, for an opponent with whom I am not familiar, a wa...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Actually I looked at the image you linked and zoomed in tight to the rust/tear at the bottom corner of the faceplate and I'm 90% confident that what we see is a wire poking out of the rolled edge at the bottom. No idea on size as I didn't count pixels to scale. Never noticed that detail! Thank you ...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Otto von Teich wrote:I agree with Klaus if memory serves correctly. Also the ban was on cloth covered helmets.

DOH! you are correct! Not sure why I was thinking painted...

Kenwrec Wulfe

On painted helms: There is actually documetation of painted helms being illegal in England in the latter part of the 14th century. Merchants were finiding old helms that were rusted and inferior and painting them, then selling them as new. The Medieval "Lemon Law" - I like it! Do you perc...

Kenwrec Wulfe

Small victories are awesome. Congrats!

Kenwrec Wulfe

The bottom roll Can you be more specific about the "bottom roll"? All of the research I have done does not show a roll at all, but a slight flare. There is no roping on the edge. Here it is from several angles: http://www.azincourt-alliance.org.uk/images/armour/pembridge%201370.jpg http:/...

Kenwrec Wulfe

From what I have seen in manuscript illustrations, I would actually say that in the mid 14th century, painted great helms were actually fairly uncommon. Late 13th to early 14th century is a different matter, and they seem reasonably common then. But by the mid 14th, they are usually depicted as bar...

Kenwrec Wulfe

I average 3 months with 1 practice a week and 1 or 2 events a month. Unshaved rattan, usually slims sticks - 1 1/4 to 1 3/8. I get dense sticks, however. More or less fighting will obviously extend or decrease the lasting time.

Kenwrec Wulfe

Very sexy 3.0!

You need some mail sabatons!!

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Trestles, bedframes and chairs, OH MY!

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