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by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hall of Shame: Ugliest Kits
Replies: 179
Views: 20132

OK...here it is... *hangs head low*

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by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Poll: Sport or authentic kit?
Replies: 57
Views: 1583

100% authentic (minus the cup and rattan weapon) is my goal.

my under kit is already 100% wool and linen. Still have work to do on the outer layers...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hall of Shame: Ugliest Kits
Replies: 179
Views: 20132

I still plan to host the Anti-Pas at Pennsic. Only the oldest (legal), ugliest and most primitive SCA armour allowed. That is AWESOME. To add to it, everyone should have to only speak in the latest 21st century slang... ...and have something like Disturbed or Puddle of Mudd playing throughout.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:09 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New Jiri Klepac Helm
Replies: 30
Views: 1662

That is sweet. Well done Jiri!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shield question, persona vs advice of a a few knights
Replies: 13
Views: 517

i agree with the above. Keep the right shield for the persona and learn to use it. It will come with time.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: I have a huge one!
Replies: 19
Views: 1068

Bring in the short nines....damn!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What drives the size of Crown Lists?
Replies: 33
Views: 1349

In the Middle, one factor is Pennsic. I am sure this would also be a factor in the East as well. Being Pennsic Crown for either the East or Middle adds a very large responsibility to the "normal" Royal duties. I am sure this is a factor in other Kingdoms as well, but I would wager it is no...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Open Shop - Woodstock, IL - 4/17/2010
Replies: 18
Views: 306

i just got home from the clinic after falling through a glass display case at work. needless to say, i'm typing with one hand, and probably shouldn't be swinging hammers. lots of broken glass, lots of blood. it was awesome... -patric Dood...be careful next time! Glad you survived! Thanks to those w...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Open Shop - Woodstock, IL - 4/17/2010
Replies: 18
Views: 306

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by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: pottery kiln for heat treating?
Replies: 18
Views: 736

Re: kiln

I paid 200 for mine, delivered, it's ginormous.. internal dimensions are 22" dia and 27" deep... the down side is it's a 50 amp kiln and my garage i wired 30 amp... I'm looking to cut it down to about 1/3 the height. and us the rest to make forges and fun stuff out of the fire brick. Cal-...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Gunthur Von Schwarzburg - Design
Replies: 3
Views: 567

Although I have not done a direct recreation of this effigy, it has been a basis of the kit that I currently wear. I am making new limb protection to better emulate the splinting design. I have experimented a bit with how the couters and polyens attach to the splinted parts and believe that leather ...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Open Shop - Woodstock, IL - 4/17/2010
Replies: 18
Views: 306

Would I be able to buy enough materials off of someone to make a set of jack chains this Saturday? Its been almost a year since I've had my armoring fix, so I really wanna go, but I won't be able to get to any of my unfinished projects by this weekend, as they are all in Wisconsin. I do, however, h...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Open Shop - Woodstock, IL - 4/17/2010
Replies: 18
Views: 306

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by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Survey: Neuromuscular effects of SCA fighting
Replies: 35
Views: 836

Survey taken.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Started working out tonight.
Replies: 23
Views: 467

I second the yoga is your friend.

Also say that plyo is your friend, for purpose of fighting. If you can do the higher impact, explosive type stuff...it will rock the fighting.

If you can get to it, P90x is excellent. In week 5 now and DAMN... S'all goood!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Open Shop - Woodstock, IL - 4/17/2010
Replies: 18
Views: 306

patric wrote:Actually, how far are you from the metra stop? Could I bike it?

-Patric


I am about 3ish blocks from the Metra station in Woodstock. I jog past it daily on my route :D
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aaron's Maserati poleaxe.
Replies: 54
Views: 1838

Ooooooooohhhhh. I hope mine is gonna look like that!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: pottery kiln for heat treating?
Replies: 18
Views: 736

You can also use thermal crayons for the temps. Out of curiosity since I don't have cash at the moment anyway but how much are the cheap kilns. I really want to make a sping harness for myself when I'm done everything else. I was fabulously lucky and picked up mine for 300$ off ebay...but the size ...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:14 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 14th CENTURY SIDE LACED ANKLE BOOTS (Vibram Soles Available)
Replies: 33
Views: 1966

Do you have the vibram sole in a natural color instead of black?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Open Shop - Woodstock, IL - 4/17/2010
Replies: 18
Views: 306

:bump: :D
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: pottery kiln for heat treating?
Replies: 18
Views: 736

Re: themostat?

whonew wrote:what do you use for temp. control?


The kiln I have has 5 switches that control the coils, but I only use the kiln for the hardening part of the process.

My oven hits the tempering and heat coloring temps that I use.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: pottery kiln for heat treating?
Replies: 18
Views: 736

I use a large pottery kiln for heat treating.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Workouts that work with your fighting.
Replies: 26
Views: 1207

Workouts that work with your fighting.

Having started a workout a month ago and seeing the dramatic effects it has had for me, I am curious what type of workouts that other people have done to add an overall improvement to themselves that have impacted their fighting for the better. Almost 4 weeks ago, I started the P90x workout. In addi...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: DON'T BREAK YOUR TOYS
Replies: 87
Views: 3034

banzaimf wrote:... I could find only 5. 2 sprained ankles...


How do you get a .2 sprained ankle? ;)
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pretty Breastplate made by Matthew Bayley
Replies: 24
Views: 1449

Wow!

..and the armour is pretty sweet too!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:48 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Open Shop - Woodstock, IL - 4/17/2010
Replies: 18
Views: 306

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by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Short notice - SHOP DAY - Woodstock, IL - 4/3/2010
Replies: 8
Views: 157

iaenmor wrote:Pic 2

I'm sorry my Lord but just because Mythbusters made a working cannon out of Duct tape does not mean it is usable as a complete set of armour.

That or a modern day mummy.

Hope you all had fun.


It was certainly an odd experience...and I think Kathrin had WAY too much fun doing it!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sun Apr 04, 2010 12:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Open Shop - Woodstock, IL - 4/17/2010
Replies: 18
Views: 306

Open Shop - Woodstock, IL - 4/17/2010

Open armour shop in Woodstock, IL. First official open shop of the year. I have heat and kiln, stakes and hammer, but feel free to bring your own. Making a day of it - 9am until 5-6pm or we get tired. Lunch - we generally do pizza from a local joint. (The greek pizza is a favorite!) I do have a boxe...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sabah's helm - next stage
Replies: 23
Views: 1237

Are there any more pictures of this helmet? I dig it. I have pictures of the helm as it is being made, but no more in its current state. Since all I have left to do is wait for the mail drape, attach it and then put the helm together. Once I have that done (and have pics of that process) I am going...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Recent project - Sir Vitus polyens and couters (UPDATE)
Replies: 13
Views: 861

Heat coloring? What did you do to get that color? Yes. After the temper was set (585 degrees) and cleaned. polished, etc... I cleaned them with acetate to remove all oils that could cause discoloration and heated the steel to a temp of about 480 for 25 minutes. Colors from straw through almost a co...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Recent project - Sir Vitus polyens and couters (UPDATE)
Replies: 13
Views: 861

Cool... I like them very much. Jolly well done. I am doing some brass trim on some knees and elbows a member sent me. I am intrigued by the leather additions. I have not installed the straps yet as the roundels covered up the rivet locations. I removed the roundels for the straps. I have Dr. Talbot...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Short notice - SHOP DAY - Woodstock, IL - 4/3/2010
Replies: 8
Views: 157

Ingrid wrote:I'll be there- I will bring Ruby, but she will bark for 2 minutes at pretty much anybody.


No worries dear... as I said, she is always welcome :D Chester enjoyed her company the last time!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Short notice - SHOP DAY - Woodstock, IL - 4/3/2010
Replies: 8
Views: 157

Shop day might be hampered by rain. The shade I was going to set up decided to shred in some high wind buffs this afternoon while setting up, but the rain chance tomorrow is less than 50% in the area and only for the morning.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:41 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sabah's helm - next stage
Replies: 23
Views: 1237

Re: Hi Kenwrec

Hi Kenwrec, The metal work looks great! Nice etching too. A few questions if you have time. 1 Do you draw the flutes on there freehand? or use a template of some kind? 2 Why go any thicker than 16g spring? For weight? 3 When you use 1050 steel, you you have to temper it when your done to make it sp...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Recent project - Sir Vitus polyens and couters (UPDATE)
Replies: 13
Views: 861

I have added a set of spaulders to the set. Same materials and process.

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