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by Jeff J
Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Laurels - Please post your work.
Replies: 50
Views: 3168

Charlotte J wrote:So, whatchya gonna do with it when he grows out of it?


I think that's Wade's son, not Tracy's.
by Jeff J
Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Adventures in Sewing Hosen
Replies: 52
Views: 1042

hrolf wrote: I do. I posted too hastily, i'm afraid - i was referring to HE's split hose.


I figured you had. :)

I was advising Aaron.
by Jeff J
Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Archer Knees reproductions
Replies: 0
Views: 127

Archer Knees reproductions

Looking for pieces for a friend.

Who sells a good, reasonably-priced set of mid-15th C. archer's knees? (non-SCA, mild steel)
by Jeff J
Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Adventures in Sewing Hosen
Replies: 52
Views: 1042

and i can wear wool hosen for at least 3 days of nonfighting in a row without stinking up the place.. That's the thing about wool - it doesn't tend to collect a stink the way cotton and un-natural fibers do. I'd also suggest that you buy a set of the time-appropriate linen braes (one per day of int...
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SOLD/Thread closed: 15th C. kid's clothing for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 153

Great price.
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:02 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Terms and modern historical “re-un-accuratesâ€
Replies: 525
Views: 13019

So he is aprenticed in SCA-politics? Then the laurel is not a craft mastery but a mastery in SCA-politics? (edit - "In My Opinion") A Laurel/apprentice relationship in differing fields is not so much a guide to craft or politics, but a coach, guide to behaviour, work ethics, practices and...
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:29 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Terms and modern historical “re-un-accuratesâ€
Replies: 525
Views: 13019

You could be knighted (not exactly the same as ennobled) for a bunch of stuff. I recollect a story about a cook... Late-medieval, knighthood generally entailed having the money and supporting the king. There was a whole class of knight-bannerets ("a commoner of rank") who'd have a knightho...
by Jeff J
Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Terms and modern historical “re-un-accuratesâ€
Replies: 525
Views: 13019

Isabella E wrote:I was replying to Jeff J. ;)


Yeah, sorry about causing the confusion.
by Jeff J
Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Terms and modern historical “re-un-accuratesâ€
Replies: 525
Views: 13019

Deleted. Gonna piss WAY too many people off.
by Jeff J
Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Death from at least ten feet away.
Replies: 160
Views: 7238

The plumbing parts aren't overly attractive. I'm betting they will get replaced. ;)

Elegant solution with the winch plate handle. Did you cut the sliding dovetail slots by chisel?
by Jeff J
Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Death from at least ten feet away.
Replies: 160
Views: 7238

RoaK wrote:Ok you got me... you put brass on that thing and I'll have to join the crew... :D


Yeah. Siege is the one SCA combat arm that I could get into. It'd be a blast to build a battery of these things.
by Jeff J
Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Death from at least ten feet away.
Replies: 160
Views: 7238

Neat workbench. Your construct?
by Jeff J
Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Medieval Timeline Event in Delaware County PA
Replies: 27
Views: 474

Weather forecast looks promising. Rain's supposed to stop Friday, and the temp is supposed to be in the 60s.
by Jeff J
Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Death from at least ten feet away.
Replies: 160
Views: 7238

Hey, about the steel rails to reduce string drag; Bronze is slipperier than steel. It'd be a bit more spendy, but real pretty, to put a couple of bronze rails on it. And, it'd be corrosion-resistant. Bare hardened steel on oak is often a corrosion problem because of the tannins.
by Jeff J
Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Death from at least ten feet away.
Replies: 160
Views: 7238

Why did I just know that you'd be using quarter-sawn WO and be one of those guys who works with Japanese chisels? I do have a question about the miter cut on the end; standing it up to run it through... Not a real safe practice without a jig or other support... A guy could end up eating the board. Y...
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Wearing live steel in the SCA
Replies: 70
Views: 2151

if your kids are too stupid to not play with swords without permission, leave em at home. It's not MY kids that are stupid, dumbass. It's other people's kids. And people who are supposedly adults. I once let someone who seemed responsible handle a sharp. They whipped it around like a windmill, in c...
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Death from at least ten feet away.
Replies: 160
Views: 7238

It looks front-heavy. You might want to move the balance point forward.
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Wearing live steel in the SCA
Replies: 70
Views: 2151

I see nothing wrong with wearing sharp knives; they are tools, and people usually understand that a knife is sharp and are accustomed to them being so, and handling them reasonably safely. This is not true for swords, so unless the wearer has very responsible safety practices, such as never letting ...
by Jeff J
Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to hear thoughts on this person's rant
Replies: 115
Views: 3743

As well, right-of-way & electric equipment have completely destroyed any semblance that sabre bears to an actual sword fight. Why I resisted electric sabre. Know that I kilet you by the bruise that you shall surely have in the morning. Sabre is the manly way to fence. Prissy Epeeists - BAH! (ra...
by Jeff J
Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Wearing live steel in the SCA
Replies: 70
Views: 2151

Sir Mathghamhain MacAlpin wrote:LIVE STEEL!!?? I've never had any of my steel weapons come to life!! That would scare the crap out of me!


Exactly.

Sharp. The English word is SHARP, people.
by Jeff J
Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Delphin burgonet from Metropolitan Museum
Replies: 9
Views: 292

There's a Negroli display at the National Gallery of Art in DC until the 29th of this month. There are supposedly a couple of burgonets, but I think they are from the museum in spain as part of the Art of Power exhibit . I will be going one day, possibly next week, if I can get the day off. -Cian Y...
by Jeff J
Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Terms and modern historical “re-un-accuratesâ€
Replies: 525
Views: 13019

http://www.arador.com/articles/chain4.jpg I believe this is also a realistic possiblity, even though no examples have been found. Beg to differ. This arrangement is highly impractical and (in my book) very implausible. It gives almost no protection, and takes as much, or more, metal than a set of m...
by Jeff J
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Terms and modern historical “re-un-accuratesâ€
Replies: 525
Views: 13019

Double-Bow knots.
by Jeff J
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 15th c. coffer
Replies: 18
Views: 519

I'd consider putting a metal rim around the top of the box part. It'd be more secure.
by Jeff J
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:42 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 15th c. coffer
Replies: 18
Views: 519

Flatsawn red oak? Ummm....
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Prize for the Tournament of the Phoenix (review)
Replies: 4
Views: 313

Very nice work.
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Ye Olde Late 14th Century Harness Question
Replies: 27
Views: 1011

BTW, Jehan, where'd you get your aventail?
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Image Gallery; Leather Cases and Coffers
Replies: 26
Views: 396

I suspect it's leather over an undyed leather core. Cat Probably. I've been wondering whether such might have wood components for added stiffening for additional protection. I've been doing wood turning, fiddling with making cylindrical boxes that Chef mentions below. Although they are pretty kewl ...
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Image Gallery; Leather Cases and Coffers
Replies: 26
Views: 396

Cat wrote:Thanks for the info! Do you happen to recall what the leather cylindrical case was used for?

Thanks again!!
Cat


Probably a beaker or something. I suspect that the only way to know for sure is to have the item found with it, in which case, it'd probably have been displayed as a set.
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Image Gallery; Leather Cases and Coffers
Replies: 26
Views: 396

http://www.historiclife.com/images/Muse ... 1552_3.jpg

Looking through that gap: Does that look like it's leather over a wooden core?
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Image Gallery; Leather Cases and Coffers
Replies: 26
Views: 396

Didn't happen to get an end view on that bench, did ya?
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Ye Olde Late 14th Century Harness Question
Replies: 27
Views: 1011

Regarding the original question: I've not seen any voider/arming doublet illustrations that early. It's safest to just wear a full hauberk, especially as wearing just voiders doesn't really entail a lot less mass than a full garment, especially as you'd have to have a skirt anyways with your rig. Wh...
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: period ear plugs
Replies: 31
Views: 542

Signo wrote:We are talking about people that used to stone eachother during sunday festivity....


And there's the favorite kid's game of holding hands, facing each other, and kicking each other in the shins until one give up and breaks the hold.
by Jeff J
Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: period ear plugs
Replies: 31
Views: 542

For those who pass up protection in favor of hearing the tools: how about wearing a plug in one ear and alternating?
by Jeff J
Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What's your Persona?
Replies: 105
Views: 2061

In Grey's Retinue: English 1461, Steward of the Lord's Household

In LaBelle Compagnie: English 1388, Member of Sir Geoffrey's Household, Sometimes archer, sometimes hand Gonner

In SCA: English craftsman - Joiner. Either of the two above dates, based on what Char & I feel like for the event.