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by JJ Shred
Sat May 24, 2003 2:32 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: WHAT THE HECK IS A VENDEL???
Replies: 9
Views: 17

The Vendels were a pre-Viking Scandinavian culture, 550 - 800 AD, from Vendel and Valsgarde in Uppland, Sweden. The armour is contemporary with the Sutton Hoo helmet in East Anglia. There existed a possible link for a Swedish origin of the East Anglian royal house of the Wuffingas. The helmets tend ...
by JJ Shred
Fri May 23, 2003 7:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Riveted Mail
Replies: 25
Views: 16

It looks potentially do-able. Handmade period merchants get first priority out of 3 classes. They will put you on a waiting list for cancellations, and one of them is 2 - 4 weeks notice, which is no big deal to me. They say you have to be open on the 10th, and can close on the 15th, but also say you...
by JJ Shred
Fri May 23, 2003 6:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Riveted Mail
Replies: 25
Views: 16

Damn, you can tell I haven't been there for 4 or 5 years. That field in front of Coopers store had a dozen blanket merchants, including someone selling Jim Hirsoulas' swords the last time I was there. I'm supposed to take some 8' 1 1/4"ash dowels for some of the Regia guys. I guess if Alan doesn't g...
by JJ Shred
Fri May 23, 2003 11:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Riveted Mail
Replies: 25
Views: 16

If Alan Bauldri goes, I will share space and duties with him. He's called AbHammer Design or Crimson Hammer. He is usually close to the barn in that first row. I go by Bjorn the Woodcarver, selling white oak sea chests, trestle tables, benches and ash beds, etc... I may have to blanket merchant if I...
by JJ Shred
Fri May 23, 2003 11:00 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: the dangers of using WD40
Replies: 20
Views: 26

The kerosene eventually drys leaving a gummy mixture that can trap moisture. Better to use either liquid car wax or Johnsons floor wax.
WD40 works great for blackening hinges, though! I just finished a set for a 12th Crusader sea chest.
by JJ Shred
Fri May 23, 2003 2:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Riveted Mail
Replies: 25
Views: 16

I should have riveted 3/8" ID 16 guage uncoated short-sleeved haulberks for $450.00 and coifs for $100.00 by Pennsic.
by JJ Shred
Thu May 22, 2003 4:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armour for sale
Replies: 25
Views: 241

That is a beautiful close helm! Wish I had the money....
by JJ Shred
Wed May 21, 2003 3:48 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What kind of wood is good for throwing spears?
Replies: 11
Views: 7

Ash is the best wood for spears, lances and javalins. Hickory is good for axes and hammers.
by JJ Shred
Tue May 20, 2003 6:32 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How to wear early period braies?
Replies: 14
Views: 11

Your hips have to be bigger than your belly. Otherwise, they slide off the egg-shape, especially when you tie on hosen & chausses. That can be embarrassing in full armour on the field!
by JJ Shred
Mon May 19, 2003 7:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather for chainmail mittens please help!
Replies: 7
Views: 7

I used elk for one pair, American bison for another and am going to use red deer for the next. I also sew a piece of fleece inside the mitten for padding.
by JJ Shred
Mon May 19, 2003 9:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">I didn't make it to the event, dammit. Packed my car, decided to go early Sat. morn. Woke up sick. Stayed in bed. Bummer, BEDLAM</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That is funny, especially since Bedlam, on T...
by JJ Shred
Sun May 18, 2003 11:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Milanese Sabatons
Replies: 35
Views: 126

James! Welcome to the Archive! Just a few days ago one of these "intellectuals" posted that Victor's and my Milanese harnesses were "obviously" costume armour of 18 gauge or less from viewing 2 pictures on the website. - Yes, your frog-faced bascinet and the armet w/wrapper. Some of them don't deser...
by JJ Shred
Sat May 17, 2003 6:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WHOLESALE INDIAN ARMOR
Replies: 54
Views: 65

I don't know but I made my own order of 6 haulberks, 4 coifs & 2 aventails. They gave a 6 week production/delivery time. I have to figure out this inter-bank transfer thing Monday.
by JJ Shred
Fri May 16, 2003 3:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by dukelogan: its very telling that you would take the one, non specific, reference to you and use it as you defensive quote.</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It's pretty obvious who you d...
by JJ Shred
Fri May 16, 2003 1:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">regardless, i dont lump everyone into a category simply because a few of them act like complete asses (take for example my lack of a negative opinion of the st deny group regardless of their representative on this list).</font> Obviously maturity isn't one of yo...
by JJ Shred
Thu May 15, 2003 5:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

I agree with Owen! Will wonders never cease! This is an unusual thread.
by JJ Shred
Thu May 15, 2003 1:24 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Shoe Lasts
Replies: 10
Views: 14

Argent Company store? Were they white neoprine (SIC)?
by JJ Shred
Thu May 15, 2003 1:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Windrose Armoury on the web
Replies: 5
Views: 11

You've got some nice stuff in there!
by JJ Shred
Thu May 15, 2003 1:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Frankly, I don't like the "Road warrior" armor. I have a fairly well researched kit based on a given period and historical location. And wouldn't you know, I get the same comments that anyone in the SCA gets when they have a fairly authentic kit.</font> Bedlam r...
by JJ Shred
Thu May 15, 2003 9:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

Sorry, Bedlam, for hijacking your thread! (I didn't realize misspelling 2 words would invalidate all my points, my bad.) Let's get it back on topic. Tuchux fighting is more authentic then SCA fighting. They throw spears They shield-bash They grapple They "throw-down" SCA fighting is static, belly-to...
by JJ Shred
Thu May 15, 2003 2:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">My Knight's distaste for the Tuchux in general comes from YEARS of trying to marshal battles at Pennsic that invariably turn into "Tuchuck related incidents" that wind up in marshals court.</font> I assumed he was referring to you as his knight. My apologies for...
by JJ Shred
Thu May 15, 2003 12:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

Your lapdog is very brave when he is hiding behind your skirt-tails. What's up with this "coward" bullshit anyway? Any time someone disagrees with you silly LARPs, he gets labeled a "coward". Always you are first with the name-calling as well. Then you cry your eyes out when it is returned tit-for-t...
by JJ Shred
Wed May 14, 2003 8:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by Bascot: than the ego-driven little fat men that wear white belts in the SCA. -----------...
by JJ Shred
Wed May 14, 2003 5:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

Got to hand it to you Bedlam - these little SCAdians are so terrified of you and your dog-brothers they soil themselves at the mere mention of your name!
by JJ Shred
Wed May 14, 2003 3:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">I am no one special. I am nothing- not a duke, count, baron, knight... i'm not even a fighter yet. But i know instigation when i see it, and i am sad to see that in this particular case, it comes from my side. I would apologise for the SCA to all Tuchux and Tuch...
by JJ Shred
Wed May 14, 2003 2:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Plastic Armour
Replies: 8
Views: 18

You could replace them with steel ones.... Image
by JJ Shred
Wed May 14, 2003 12:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">but to be honest with you i find the tuchux appearance at any sca event to be vile. your own posting about the mentality of your organization was repulsive and degrading. not to mention cowardly. i...
by JJ Shred
Wed May 14, 2003 10:54 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Period Wood Finish
Replies: 10
Views: 22

Walnut oil is expensive. I'd save it for eating utensels only.
by JJ Shred
Wed May 14, 2003 10:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

While I think Tuchux are a joke, I'll have to back Bedlam personally. He is every bit as chivalrous, perhaps moreso, than the ego-driven little fat men that wear white belts in the SCA.
by JJ Shred
Wed May 14, 2003 10:36 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: casting brass
Replies: 12
Views: 22

Jeff Hedgecock casts in soapstone molds. I have also seen the cuttlefish bones used in birdcages carved out & cast with.
by JJ Shred
Tue May 13, 2003 8:41 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: casting brass
Replies: 12
Views: 22

Delft Clay for details, casting sand for larger, rougher finish. You can also use casting sand with lost wax casting, where you melt out the wax from the form, but enough stays on the sand to hold the details.
by JJ Shred
Tue May 13, 2003 8:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Matthew Cross / Blankenshield Armoury
Replies: 45
Views: 128

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">True, some of them are opinionated, and some are crude, and some are insulting…</font>


Hey now wait a minute! I resemble that remark!
by JJ Shred
Tue May 13, 2003 8:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Beware of Aethelmearc War Practice!
Replies: 142
Views: 127

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">The only "practice" will be that of the death throws of our foes.</font>


You're going to throw them?
by JJ Shred
Tue May 13, 2003 8:32 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Garb for 11th cent Turk
Replies: 3
Views: 7

Bedlam is switching from fantasy barbarian to authentic? Cool!!! Good luck putting it all together!
by JJ Shred
Sun May 11, 2003 9:55 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Plywood Camp Furniture plans
Replies: 3
Views: 9

Poplar and white pine are easy to work woods and cheap. Plus they don't scream "cheesy" at people like plywood does.

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