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by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CotT at Gulf Wars?
Replies: 28
Views: 932

Leo Medii wrote:OK...balsa joust, AND a CoTT.

Must find a way to get to Gulf Wars!


Sir Leo... The Deed alone was an awesome experience and I highly recommend it. :)
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: CotT at Gulf Wars?
Replies: 28
Views: 932

sir nigel wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL_nx3No9JE



Pay no attention to the individual in green, black and yellow there around 1:45....none at all... :oops:
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

It was for a period of time, but I know that in England it was outlawed for a while because people were painting old, nasty, rusty armour and selling it as new.....
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: attaching windrose armoury cross guard...
Replies: 11
Views: 461

has it been pre-drilled in one spot to insert a screw? If not, I usually just wedge fit mine. Haven't had one fail yet. I had one with the screw holes and my rattan was breaking at that point every single time within a month. I stopped using the screwholes and now use a shim. Yes, the screws were v...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Oh yea. ok...that makes sense. I use an oven for heat coloring to get a even and consistent color. I also heat it at that temp for 20 minutes. Other than getting scratched by other metal, the color stays really well and even adds a bit of rust resistance...though I have to admit, I also regularly oi...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Re: Hi

Hi there, Ok ill get pics later but, I tried heat blueing, and it seems lame, weak durability and varied results. Got some boiled linseed oil and WHOA, that is how you blacken a piece. The result is a thick coat of tuff blackness. I havent learned how to the the blackness even yet though, I get dot...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

Re: Fall Rus Kit

OK Kazimir, because you mentioned Rus, here is my new Fall kit. You may have seen it in the Chain kit thread. Thought I'd post it here as well with a little break down. The Helm was made by Master Donngal at Windrose Armory. The lamallar plates came from Jarl Eikbrander at Eldesarian Metal Works. T...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS:Welded Maille Hauberk - SOLD
Replies: 50
Views: 2042

matt9625 wrote:Only trade im willing to accept is a long shot. If someone has a stainless rivited hauberk i would consider it. Ill just have to take out the dreaded creidt cards for x-mas.


Ah yes...the dreadit cards...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS:Welded Maille Hauberk - SOLD
Replies: 50
Views: 2042

Image

I just wish I had the cash......

Anyone in your present list want armour?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:16 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

I would like to blacken the stainless grill on my helm (for a lot of different reasons). What is the likely makeup of that and can it be done? If it can be done, what is the best way? Sorry Jestyr, I have not experimented at all with stainless of any sort to see what effects are had by blackening w...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Re: Hi there

Hi Kenwrec, I have a question for you, When people say spring steel do they mean mild steel thats been tempered? or is it a different grade of steel altogether. Take care Pitbull It is a different grade of steel. Typically "mild" steel has less than .3% carbon. "Spring" or mediu...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Any of these work on stainless steel? That is actually quite the loaded question. It really depends on the makeup of the stainless - The standard iron and carbon, plus Chromium, Molybdenum, aluminium, titanium, nickel, etc... The amount of the other elements within the stainless will help to determ...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Something Interesting or Controversial
Replies: 69
Views: 2113

Or the create-a-caption photo thread.....
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Something Interesting or Controversial
Replies: 69
Views: 2113

We could start one of those INFLAMMATORY REMARK!! thread that occured a few years ago. That went on for a while.....
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Something Interesting or Controversial
Replies: 69
Views: 2113

AvM wrote:I believe in the Middle (at least, in my experience), you have to re-auth after a year off.

Warders don't automatically become marshals, which I think is a good thing.


Yes. In the MR, 1 year is the standard limit, even for peers.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Oh, certainly...the cleaning of the item first is paramount to the finished result. I use acetone for cleaning and have had excellent results. I use latex gloves during the acetone cleaning and once it dries (which is really fast), it goes straight into the oven for heat coloring (be it blue, brass ...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Something Interesting or Controversial
Replies: 69
Views: 2113

Baron Conal wrote:SCA - Sport armor or Real Armor?


Real armour, no question
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A BIG Thank you from RingMesh! 10% off Your ENTIRE ORDER!
Replies: 13
Views: 758

I would love to see flattened ring camails, aventails, shirts, etc...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:34 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Otto von Teich wrote:Seems like Mac used "Black Magic" with good results, not sure...maybe on Toby's harness?


That is what I remember as well.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: How to Blue or Blacken armor? Pics added
Replies: 68
Views: 2212

Chemical - Black Magic. Do an internet search for "Black Magic Chemical Blueing"

Heat - Put it in the oven at about 495 for about 20 minute (YMMV)

Oil - You can use a little heat and dirty motor oil or WD40.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Phyrgian contest
Replies: 49
Views: 3276

Johannes wrote:Image


This helm makes me want to change personas.....
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A BIG Thank you from RingMesh! 10% off Your ENTIRE ORDER!
Replies: 13
Views: 758

That is excellent! Thank you!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Welded or Riveted Mail?
Replies: 28
Views: 653

Anyone doing riveted titanium?
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Count Stephen Du Bois
Replies: 47
Views: 1568

The gauntlet was cool it must be great to be loved so much as that Aye. I can think of no other way I would want to pass on from one leg of the journey next leg, than that one. Exhileration, excitement, terror, a bit of pain, action, prow, honor, brotherhood and exhaustion. Had to be an awesome exp...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: My First Helm (pic heavy)
Replies: 78
Views: 3765

Damn. That is just....sexy!

Wearing that I think you are more likely to get hit ON than hit!!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Blackmail...
Replies: 21
Views: 748

wcallen wrote: I wonder how one of these shirts might round out my late 14th c. stuff....

Wade


I would be very curious of this myself....
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Blackmail...
Replies: 21
Views: 748

olaf haraldson wrote:Is this stuff fine enough to pass a punch test for rapier?


Yes. I know a number of rapier fighters in the MR that wear them.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Helm fit for a Queen (pic heavy)
Replies: 45
Views: 2639

Very nice helm!

I see a lot of this one:
http://www.councilofelrond.com/modules/ ... ndar12.jpg

in its inspiration.
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Count Stephen Du Bois
Replies: 47
Views: 1568

It was 19 with the last 4 being HRH Northshield and Midrealm and Their Majesties Northshield and Midrealm.. I held the field wit my polearm vs whatever weapons form the members of the Chivalry choose to bring. Stephen Pure awesome It was truly a feat to behold. VERY impressive! Congradulations agai...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Trade: My swordmaking for your armouring?
Replies: 5
Views: 356

I wish I was in the market for a blade.

I happen to have a piece of 14ga 1050 spring that has been partially raised to be that type of helm.

:shock:
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tuesday! Tuesday! Tuesday! (Chicagoland callout)
Replies: 16
Views: 328

From Legio: The Tuesday evening fighter practice at Glenbrook North High School is facing some conflicting scheduling issues this month: Next week's practice (Dec 8th) will happen, but will be in one of the gymnasiums on the other side of the parking lot from the field house. Because of major sport...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Res Ducis, Gaston(November last minute vid up)
Replies: 130
Views: 5222

Tor Magnusson wrote:
I would have to believe that it is probably C more than anything else. My guess would be that if you slowed down alot of SCA video, you would see alot of flats... But, with our equiptment, there is no way around this.



a-round.....

I GET IT! *ducks*
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tuesday! Tuesday! Tuesday! (Chicagoland callout)
Replies: 16
Views: 328

Nissan Maxima wrote:It was great. I hit some dude in his nipple ring.


One of many reasons why I dont have them!
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tuesday! Tuesday! Tuesday! (Chicagoland callout)
Replies: 16
Views: 328

Well! I don't know if it was my fault, but we probably doubled our numbers last night- from about 6 or 8 to maybe 12-15? Fencers in force as always, nice to have a good heavy showing. Too bad 10,000 H.S. basketball players were there at the outset, but I think they were out by 8pm and then we had a...
by Kenwrec Wulfe
Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Clecos?
Replies: 19
Views: 606

All for clecos. Use them myself. I use the tighter fitting ones most often and use my 1/8in size more than any other by tenfold...but I am not one for using the 3/16 rivets as the are too large for historic portrayals, in most cases..

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