The Armour Archive

Ceddie

Sir Gaston wrote:Very SCA isn't it.

Why not?

Ceddie

I have no idea... It looks like they will send you a sample.

I have had a lot of luck with #4 on Al shields.
#1 is good, too.

Ceddie

I have no idea... It looks like they will send you a sample.

I have had a lot of luck with #4 on Al shields.
#1 is good, too.

Ceddie

http://www.mcmaster.com/ctlg/DisplCtlgP ... ToolsetAct

Ceddie

You nailed it with

I know a lotta guys in the SCA don't wear vambraces maybe the longer cuff is to cover some of the arm?? And since there's no vambrace they can be narrower?

and I'll rase you one marshal's point.

Ceddie

pending pic and prices, I could be very interested

Ceddie

he's here all knight folks, tip your waiters!

Ceddie

Aidan, Shaltar put in writing that you MUST CALL lighter, not hit lighter. He is attempting to legislate a objective opinion and basing that on someone elseÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s objective opinion, that is what I don't get. The tone also gives the impression that he will be enforcing this objective opinion as a ...

Ceddie

wow. Shaltar said that.

now I really don't get it.

Ceddie

Morgan, I see the potential for three very different kinds of shots that can cause problems: Excessive_ I see this as life threatingly TOO HARD Uncalled for_ you know the shot: you are out of possition and he has you dead to rights and he throws that one that lands just above the body armor, in the ...

Ceddie

Was this is April's news letter?
maybe it was an April fools joke?

Ceddie

Who is your current KEM?

Ceddie

Robyn. accept this offer for what it is: a random act of kindness.
and yes, it is not unheard or for people to just give armor to new folks, it was done for me and I have done it for others. it has a lot to do with why tie SCA is so cool!

Ceddie

Did the camail tone down the "BONG" effect when taking a blow to the head? I had an Illusion Bas with no camail that rang like a bell so bad I had to wear earplugs. yes, quite a bit. My wife had an Illusion fixed grill for years and when we attached the camail to it, it did not stop the ring but it...

Ceddie

I will take the helm.

pm sent to figure out payment.

Ceddie

I have a stainless 14ga 5/16 butt ring aventail that is 5 years old and I have had to replace one ring. It is TOUGH but it's heavy. The Ring lord 14ga 5/16 or 3/8 should hold up just fine.
If you want to go with 16ga I wouldn't go any bigger than 1/4 id rings.

Ceddie

Now, I'm no welder, never have been, but I recall the ruckus from those who were when that rule was published. The professional welders seemed pretty much unanimous that the banned weld was the right way of doing it and the required weld about as bad a way as possible. If that is the case, then how...

Ceddie

Stonekeep wrote:Frieman, this little girl just contacted me by email.
Be prepared to get me some patterns and measurements..
she gets a free stainless kit from me.. head to toe.

Bravo.
I'll rase a glass to you this weekend.

Ceddie

I have wax hardened 12-14oz vambraces that I have been fighting in for the best part of 4 years. They can soften up a bit in heat but it has been my experience that it isn't soft enough to make a difference. If you are really worried about it, pick up an extra long elbow pad to wear on your forearm....

Ceddie

Be careful cutting out the hole to mount it, the rubber seems to want to tear if the fit is too tight.

Ceddie

As I remember, the green one was a "show and tell" to help poeple understand the black one.

Ceddie

Maximillian wrote:
InsaneIrish wrote:
In this pic:
http://vieuxchamps.com/pics/fighting/si ... _p32_2.jpg

What did you use and how did you put the edging on the shield?

I get a forbiden error when clicking on that link

Max

go to
http://vieuxchamps.com/pics/

then
Photos from Pennsic
then to the 2nd pic.

Ceddie

In the 17th and 18th c. Shoes were mass produces on a "common last"; the Civil war era brogans and a very good example of this technology. Before the advent of mass production factories, shoes were made one at a time, to fit each and every foot.

Ceddie

pm sent

Ceddie

The mace head is an off brand dog toy. Now I know what you are talking about, (the black and silver reminded me) gimme a day or so to go the petstore and see if they still have them. As far as I can remember, they were about 6-8 bucks, if that is the case, do you want me to pick you up one? I made u...

Ceddie

Trimaris=legal

Ceddie

At Gulf Wars, HRH Gregory pledged Trimaris would fight for the Midrelm.

Ceddie

A good pair of turnshoes should fit like a sock. I have a few pair that I have made or bought and is they are made with inserts in mind, there is no reason that you can't hide a modern arch support in a repro shoe.

common last shoes are a product of the 17th century as best as I remember.

Ceddie

I have an 18X21 and I love it.
I have to be very aware if my block and I have to use the shield (not just rely on it being there). I also found that I have to use range and footwork more to stay alive.

Ceddie

Skorri wrote:This what I came up with tonight. Used the extra large Kong toy. Secured it thru the top with a fender washer and a 2 1/2 inch wood screw. Applied liberal coats of the spray on Tool Dip. Put a large glob of Dip on the screw head.

In what group do you plan to use this?

Ceddie

Blackbow, if you fill the cracks, it seem to be too hard.
Skorri, I'll see if I can get some pics at practice Sun.

Ceddie

We have been useing the 3 inch with a lot of luck
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_ ... t=kong&N=2

Ceddie

I could be in for some. they look good to me.

Ceddie

Well made Aluninum Gauntlets should last a long time. Mine average about 7-8 years a pair. the mild steel pair lasted about a year, the Stainless about 2-1/2.
You are correct, the Al must be thicker but 6061-T6 will hold up just fine to SCA combat.

Ceddie

these can be had from:

http://turnshoes.co.uk/

and the shipping is 1/4 what you list on e-bay

BTW from the maker's website:
"All our footwear is machine stitched to keep the costs within reach of everybody."