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by Jeff J
Sun Feb 29, 2004 9:47 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Bec de Corbin
Replies: 14
Views: 325

Common usage of war hammer usually applies to the shorter horeseman's version m You can see a bec de corbin "crow's beak" at the museum replicas site - it's one of their decent items. It's a bit late for the period you mentioned. m You do have other forms of poll weapons appropriate to the late 14th...
by Jeff J
Fri Feb 27, 2004 10:02 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Poll: Spend on Re-enactment
Replies: 18
Views: 261

Wolf wrote:lets see for 15th cent last year


And $100 for a used helmet
by Jeff J
Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:31 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: FINALLY...affordable medieval shoes!
Replies: 13
Views: 511

More shoe links:

Decent shoes (will do veg tanned leather for a bit more):
http://www.medievalshoes.com

The people I'd recommend:
http://www.plantagenetshoes.freeserve.co.uk
by Jeff J
Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:25 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Poll: Spend on Re-enactment
Replies: 18
Views: 261

Were I to take up a new period, I'd probably drop $2k for a starter kit. If ya go for a military impression (which most guys do) soft kit, sword & armor for ancient or medieval periods, soft kit & gun for later. Might be a bit lower (like $1,000) for Dark ages or viking. But that's me, I like nice s...
by Jeff J
Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:16 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: My new Mace
Replies: 21
Views: 430

Wolf wrote:nice nice nice. well now jeff ole chap, you need to top that mace ;)


Naw, wouldn't want to start an arms race. You just want me to keep buying fancier weapons & armor so I'll sell the old stuff to you. :D
by Jeff J
Thu Feb 26, 2004 9:37 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: My new Mace
Replies: 21
Views: 430

Sweet nubbly goodness! :D

But, if you try to use that on my armor, I'll have to respond with the A&A flail. :twisted:
by Jeff J
Thu Feb 26, 2004 9:33 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Retreat to Calais, 1475 (2004) May 21-23
Replies: 101
Views: 2119

As Kass mentioned, we have spares and will outfit interested people with clothes & military equipment. Plus, tent-space, ride-sharing, house crashing and all that sort of thing can be provided. (Bob, more cannon potential, Eric has aquired a cannon.) We need a more catchy name for this event, though...
by Jeff J
Thu Feb 26, 2004 4:30 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: FINALLY...affordable medieval shoes!
Replies: 13
Views: 511

Saw a lot of chrome-taned leather, suede, rubber, hard soles on early period shoes, incorrect or machine stitching, modern buckles...

pass
by Jeff J
Wed Feb 25, 2004 8:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: NAME HELP PLEASE.
Replies: 11
Views: 198

"The Devil-touched" - like all lefties. :D

Ot how 'bout "Thorstenn Howell"? :D :D
by Jeff J
Wed Feb 25, 2004 8:41 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How authentic is your wool?
Replies: 30
Views: 457

All of my clothes are made from english sheep with period parasites, grazed in english pastures, sheared by... Aw screw it - I'm too tired to be properly silly. :?
by Jeff J
Wed Feb 25, 2004 8:36 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Armor Terminology
Replies: 23
Views: 350

#2 is called a "Hood", and they were made of wool, not leather. And if it's made of mail, it's a "Coif".
by Jeff J
Fri Feb 20, 2004 10:54 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Who makes Rondel Daggers?
Replies: 23
Views: 447

Oengus Lok Cruithni wrote:So, full tang rondel's are period? Cool.


Depends on what period yer talkin'. now, doesn't it?
by Jeff J
Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:24 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Early 15th-century Italian?
Replies: 5
Views: 167

No gambesons - Jacks, or arming doublets for under armor. Doublets for civilian wear.

Legwear is Hosen, either joined or split. (This was a time of transition for legwear, as well as armor.)
by Jeff J
Wed Feb 18, 2004 10:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Acetylene torch buying tips
Replies: 6
Views: 145

Acetylene torch buying tips

A long long time ago I made a living as a mechanic, so I know how to use one, but I never had to pay for the thing, worry about the specs on the regulators or the tanks. I just had to fire the thing up, set the pressure on the regulator & go to work. Well, now I'm looking for a torch for light work ...
by Jeff J
Wed Feb 18, 2004 9:44 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Would a dessicant prevent rust?
Replies: 6
Views: 194

Because skin oil is acidic, one of the biggest causes of rust on armor is fingerprints.. The most effective way of preventing rust is cleaning it and using some sort of oil on it. If you really want to go the dessicant path, consider Kitty litter in a cloth bag. Ya - kitty litter. Commercial dessica...
by Jeff J
Mon Feb 16, 2004 10:10 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Living History
Replies: 57
Views: 1327

Hmmm... yer probably right... maybe that was after getting your attention with the candy... :oops:
by Jeff J
Mon Feb 16, 2004 12:38 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Living History
Replies: 57
Views: 1327

kass wrote:<wistful sigh> Yes that was a good day... That was the day the guys in Greys "surrendered" to me too. And I wasn't even pointing my gun at them. :lol:

Kass


"Surrendered"?? Not quite... I distictly recall the event as whistling at you and offering "Candy, Little girl?". :twisted:
by Jeff J
Fri Feb 06, 2004 2:10 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Rosette washers?
Replies: 11
Views: 364

Hey... It's Peter Fuller! The best armorer I've seen out of the Great White North!

Welcome aboard!
by Jeff J
Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:29 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Decorative Cast Rivets
Replies: 5
Views: 237

Don't know if they will sell you just rivets or disclose their source, but Bestarmor offers them as options on theur stuff. Their english is limited, but anorter archiver (luciusj) is also Czech and might help with translation.

http://www.bestarmour.com/ostatni1.htm

Luck,
by Jeff J
Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Rosette washers?
Replies: 11
Views: 364

Go to the hardware store and buy brass upholstery tacks with a rosette head. Then drill out the middle. Dirt cheap & look good.
by Jeff J
Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:14 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: (x post) new sword, needs a scabbard
Replies: 5
Views: 24

Depends on where you are going to me using the sword. I think wood scabbards are more period, but if it's a scabbard you might be taking into combat, you are better off with a leather-only one. Story: One year Milites were doing a demo at MTA. It was in an area with lots of leaves, and being MTA, it...
by Jeff J
Thu Jan 29, 2004 2:10 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Caltrops
Replies: 20
Views: 105

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mad Matt: <B>Wow that ambros place is way expensive. Here's one on e-bay with barbs for $50 </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Barbs - Shudder. It's bad enough to step on a spike, bu...
by Jeff J
Wed Jan 28, 2004 7:53 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Caltrops
Replies: 20
Views: 105

Scott/horsefriend is sending me scans of some he's done. He estimates he can do them at $50/dozen. (plus shipping).
by Jeff J
Tue Jan 27, 2004 11:15 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Caltrops
Replies: 20
Views: 105

Found part of my answer: 1-1/2" spikes One for sale for $475: http://www.ambroseantiques.com/armour.htm One at Mark Gaukler's for $75 http://www.medievalwares.com/medievalironantiquities.htm Another reference (but from 18th C.): “Crows-Feet: an iron of four points of about six inches long, which a...
by Jeff J
Tue Jan 27, 2004 8:56 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Caltrops
Replies: 20
Views: 105

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by Jeff J
Mon Jan 26, 2004 1:10 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Caltrops
Replies: 20
Views: 105

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Fire Stryker: <B>More than likely Jeff J is planning for the day when we bring the "kids"* to an event. *The kids are horses.</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> No way - I love horses...
by Jeff J
Mon Jan 26, 2004 12:40 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Caltrops
Replies: 20
Views: 105

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Talbot: <B>I have a real one from the late 14th century in Germany. It is dead simple to make. A monkey could do it. What do you want to know about it? </B></font><HR></BLOCKQU...
by Jeff J
Mon Jan 26, 2004 9:44 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need an iron smith to make caltrops
Replies: 4
Views: 10

Need an iron smith to make caltrops

Maybe a dozen or so, made from a single piece of iron and to look like authentic ones did. Am working on getting pics and exact dimensions over in the research forum.
by Jeff J
Mon Jan 26, 2004 8:32 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Caltrops
Replies: 20
Views: 105

Caltrops

I'm looking for online pics and dimensional information to provide a smith with adequate info to make some of these annoying little devices.

There's a pic on pg 57 of Osprey's "Medieval Siege Warfare", but my scanner is not working and the pic doesn't provide a scale.
by Jeff J
Sun Jan 25, 2004 8:17 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Employment as a Historian $49K-$62K
Replies: 13
Views: 22

Fed Gummint's usually pretty good about paying for employees advanced degrees in a work-related field. It's usually easy to refister for such jobs - you fill out your resume once on the resumex system (probably linked to the post above) you specify geographic area you want and the minimal pay level ...
by Jeff J
Sun Jan 25, 2004 8:55 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: suede?
Replies: 13
Views: 13

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Drachus: <B> Good enough for clothing over linen undergarments? </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It'd pretty rare (unheard of) for medieval clothing to be made of leather. Someone ...
by Jeff J
Fri Jan 23, 2004 11:40 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: suede?
Replies: 13
Views: 13

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Drachus: <B> So its like supple leather? </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> All depends on the treatment. If a leather is properly treated, it's nice & supple. try english saddle lea...
by Jeff J
Fri Jan 23, 2004 11:34 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: A statement from Historic Enterprises / Black Swan Designs
Replies: 50
Views: 108

Just got home from CA, where the iterary included a swing by HE to try on the new, modified designs. Here are some brief comments: Doublet changes and options Gwen discusses above are EXACTLY the changes we've been wanting her to do to make them more authentic. The fit on the standard doublet is bet...
by Jeff J
Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:22 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Milites Normannorum... where are they now?
Replies: 32
Views: 42

I'll shoot an E-mail to Tom and ask his opinion on the name as well as to ask him about permission to share some of the research he'd done for the group.
by Jeff J
Sat Jan 17, 2004 10:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Wolf's new toy , yeah!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 21

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Big V's Armory: buetiful sword. but isnt it a bit heavy for a sword that size? </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It's a "safety" sword with rebated edges which make it a bit thicker tha...

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