The Armour Archive

Jeff J

OK, thanks, guys. I can handle a torch and weld just fine. Might be a bit rusty, as it's been 25 years... But I've always used the shop's equipment and never had to buy my own. Appreciate the advice. I might as well suck it up and buy a decent brand off Craigs, but perhaps not this lot, as they seem...

Jeff J

Any of these worth it?

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ ... 83435.html

Should I keep looking for used, or just buy new? Recommended good vendor?

Harbor freight?
http://www.harborfreight.com/portable-t ... 65818.html

Thanks

Jeff J

I think this was a pointless change. It'll never last.

Jeff J

I think it's a horse, not a zebra. Maybe they did wear that configuration, and it worked. I realize there are graves with fellows with injured legs, but maybe the majority of attacks are coming from above. Arrows, falling, bills and spears striking high... Really, the only place in a massed formatio...

Jeff J

Do you mind using mercury?

Jeff J

Historically, they probably put it on an un-flat floor anyways, so they probably didn't care about a bit of wobble. I'm still to fussy, though. If I DO, I'll write an article: "How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Wobble". If you are working with hand-tools (good for you!), then ...

Jeff J

What there's a gap in the leather products commercially available is the high-end stuff. Most companies do variations of the same products; heavy leather stuff for the rennfair/low-end SCA market. If there is tooling, it may be skillful, but invariably it's the same old renfair celtic knotwork or we...

Jeff J

The start as a bowman advice isn't working, so gotta ask; what's your budget, and how can you phase it?

A stitch-counter expecting to get into anything close to a LH grade SCA legal 14th century knights kit for less than (insert a pretty hefty sum here) is going to be disappointed.

Jeff J

This is a really nice sword - lightweight, and a sweet cutter. I have one (serial number 001.

) and the price is a steal. You could polish it up with little effort and a green scotchbrite.

Jeff J

In my current searches there is just SO much out there and its all a bit over whelming and confusing. Where would you all point me with regards to mid to late 14th century books, web sites and research materials? Any titles and links are appreciatedâ€¦ For any reenactor, I always recommend starting...

Jeff J

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectId=5356506

Jeff J

juan wrote:
Out east, I think, they do use the pads of this type:

<img src="http://revival.us/ProductImages/armour/Schola-Jacket-Front---Arm.gif">

http://revival.us/wmascholapracticejacket.aspx

Oooohhh... shiney... looks like my motorcycle jacket, with exposed pads.

Jeff J

azure d'or wrote:
It was lovely to meet you at Pennsic Jeff, you are the epitome of awesomeness.

Wonderful meeting you as well. You all the fresh & gorgeous; totally impress. Me in the filthy orange agropeasant linen scruffiness; not so much an epitome, methinks.

Jeff J

Black Swan Designs wrote:I'm going to see him at the Tournament next weekend, and had planned to ask him for an update

Thanks, Gwen!

Jeff J

Early or late in the century?

A late well equiped archer would probably have had a mail shirt, breast plate, and possibly a couple of other hard bits.

Personally, I'd skip the COP and do a mail shirt first, then layer things like a COP or BP over it.

Jeff J

A separate inside hoop/suspension structure makes so much sense. You want the second set of hangings a bit to the inside of the outerwalls to provide a ventilation gap for the heat to rise and for it to breathe. I'm thinking there ought be a second layer under the roof as well.

Jeff J

You're taunting me. I have the (upholstery linen) plaid for the cotehardie variation. I just keep looking and thinking it's cut with more bias than I usually do, and I'm almost afraid to try it. Gwen Not you too! I swear, Violante spent all last week trying to corrupt our camp and every visitor to ...

Jeff J

Eez Spanish... don't care.

(poke poke)

Jeff J

Toby, Can you provide a status update? Enquiring minds...

Jeff J

Tasha K wrote:good words

Ditto on all: Excellent house, excellent hosts.

Thanks again, Chris, for the hospitality!

Jeff J

anyone make or use real boiled linseed oil vs the modern stuff? Commercially? Not likely. Might find a "Boutique" manufacturer, but I haven't really looked. I could ask in one of the woodworker boards, if you really want some. I've considered boiling my own for experimentation purposes, b...

Jeff J

BOILED Linseed Oil, ya?

Regular stuff take a long time to dry - better for tool handles & the like.

Jeff J

Watco Danish oil.

If you used the different woods for different parts, then you'll be fine. Stain will be just as bad, if not worse for highlighting the differences in the woods.

Jeff J

Chests. I'll be selling a couple at Eadric the Potters/Spanish Peacock.

Jeff J

Sander Marechal wrote:I know pattens were used a lot, but were they used in combat? If anyone has images of soldiers wearing pattens, then I'd love to see them.

There's discussion in "how a man schalle be armed" about shoes for caltrops. No images of armored men with pattens that I know of.

Jeff J

Camelot!

Jeff J

Jestyr wrote:Jeff J: Your work is lovely.

Thanks.

BTW - in case anyone is wondering, No, I am not making this offer to drum up sales, 'cuz I'm not looking to sell this stuff, or take commissions. It's just that this set goes particularly well with the house and it would be so cool to set it up together.

Jeff J

Add A decent trestle table, Tablecloths from HE, some pottery from Eadric the potter, some pewter tableware from Billy & Charlie, Arab boy beakers, a few of the other high-end vendors,

Jeff J

Side-board type table http://www.mathildegirlgenius.com/gallery/albums/Woodwork/Table_small.jpg http://www.mathildegirlgenius.com/gallery/albums/Woodwork/ItalianTable15thC.jpg four Stools (from the Bouts image your fireplace is from) http://www.mathildegirlgenius.com/gallery/albums/Woodwork/0802_woo...

Jeff J

Oh! That is splendid. I won't be there early enough to set up, but I hope to come down and see it at some point. I wasn't going to bring my henin to Pennsic, but now I think I have to just so I can dress up for a visit. Yeah, we'd have to swing by properly dressed. Do you have furniture? Because I ...

Jeff J

Three words: Cartridge Activate Device. Done right, the connections could be undone and mini airbag devices could remove the pieces within, say, a tenth of a second.

Don't want to do it around people though, flying plates & all. Oh - and there may be some bruising on the wearer...

Jeff J

PM'd!

Jeff J

AEMMA Toronto Pics in the Telegraph (UK)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... rmour.html

Jeff J

Look at the weave tightness. Most standard linen is a very loose weave. And 7 oz is really pretty light. You want durable. take a look at this:

http://www.hemptraders.com/product_info ... cts_id=273

Jeff J

Quansu_Dudes! wrote:So is anyone selling repro wood feast gear? Anyone making mazers?

http://www.robin-wood.co.uk/mazer-quaiche.htm

Torch parts - advice requested

FS - 15th C Italian sallet. $30,920

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