The Armour Archive

Maeryk

I was told it was nearly impossible to get a mythical creature through anymore. So I proceeded to do so.

Maeryk

Laquer is _hard_. Hence chippage. Try something in a hidden area designed to flex... namely, clear nail polish. I've used it to good effect on things like brass lighters. Polish the crap out of it (brasso, neverdull, whatever) clean it well with something to remove any oils (which will tarnish it un...

Maeryk

Sounds like the same thing I have "establishing" my (german) family name. Probably old, but I wouldn't count on it's veracity.. not as far as I could throw it.

Maeryk

Grimbah: Relax.. people who will gulp creatine and tiger's milk, and get on bizarre "paleo diets" won't take a supplement if it stares them in the face. Dangerous drugs with bad side effects work better, see?

Maeryk

yes, C has been shown to help with gout, they aren't sure why, though.

http://www.naturalnews.com/026133_vitam ... _risk.html

Maeryk

He posted here yesterday. I would like to buy an Effingham, where does the bidding start?

Maeryk

GuntherofOrkney wrote:thanks for the info guys,since blades arnt that expensive i am just trying out many types to see what works best and as sort of a noob when it comes to band saws i am learning as i go.

Blade matched to your metal/kerf needs, speed, and lube are primary.

Maeryk

This involves other people's money. So? Yes, I realize you retracted the statements, but you did in fact impugn the guys honor, sight unseen, with no reason other than your own experiences unrelated to the issue at hand as basis. It's the judgementalism of the Internet, and the Archive is AMAZING a...

Maeryk

Diglach mac Cein wrote:Ah Grim... Making friends all over, huh?

(Yes, I find the way communication runs through the Archive as funny).
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People feel free to toss around loaded words, and make assumptions without proof. (Charlatan, theif, racist, liar, etc).

When they do that, you'll have reactions.

Maeryk

I'm not sure if their metal-cutting blades are as good, but TimberWolf are really good wood blades.

http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/bi-meta ... aw-blades/

Maeryk

Maeryk

Meh.. throw a heraldic angel-wing mumu over it. DAMN MEDIEVAL!

Maeryk

Then people need to stop advertising the SCA as something one can do as a ramen-fueled penniless college student. It's really simple. We sell one fantasy, and then deliver another, which is much, much different from the hook we pull em in with. I've stopped lying to people. "Want to fight? Have...

Maeryk

For what it's worth, it's illegal to remove stuff from a skip without permission over here. Might this be the case in PA? Also, does PA have a "Theft by Finding" law? Yes and no. You are required to notify that the property was "found" for 30 days. If nobody picks it up, it's yo...

Maeryk

lines up with what I've heard as well.

Maeryk

See, there's the logical trap. "It doesn't look like plastic, therefore it's better" But it also doesn't look like ANYTHING medieval. So, it's no better. As far as it goes, your statement is correct and I would not argue the point. What about a plastic coat of plates, though? It does not ...

Maeryk

See, there's the logical trap.

"It doesn't look like plastic, therefore it's better"

But it also doesn't look like ANYTHING medieval. So, it's no better.

Maeryk

By generic, I meant a rig that could pass for being "medieval" if you squint a little and pretend you don't know anything. But why settle? It really isn't that hard to have a correct, simple kit. It doesn't call for a significant increase in effort or money, over what you'll already be co...

Maeryk

True enough Maeryk. I don't think newbs should have to meet the "knight in shining armor" standard though. We are talking about people that night not even know what their persona is at this point. For better or worse, many people join our club because they are attracted to the fighting, r...

Maeryk

Bran, the problem with that is what do you consider "generic" armor? THere's as many types and styles as there are times and places we cover. You can QUITE effectively "hide" a well tailored swiss cheese breastplate/backplate, a set of hockey shoulders, and some low profile leg ...

Maeryk

Bran, the problem with that is what do you consider "generic" armour? THere's as many types and styles as there are times and places we cover. You can QUITE effectively "hide" a well tailored swiss cheese breastplate/backplate, a set of hockey shoulders, and some low profile leg ...

Maeryk

the term "attempt" was removed many years ago. but lets pretend, for a second, it wasnt. how do you justify this as an attempt at pre-17th century armour in appearance? really? logan "an attempt at". That's what it requires. Not "appears to be". But, otherwise, I agree...

Maeryk

"an attempt at". That's what it requires. Not "appears to be".

But, otherwise, I agree. You can make your own set, that will probably look and work better, for about 40$.

Maeryk

GODDAMIT! Stop taking my pet projects and actually making them, and making them stunning.

You have notes on how to make that hardware? I really do want to hollow one out of an actual log someday.

Maeryk

Duke Icefalcon wrote:We can do anything you can think of as well. We can help you with arms, legs and the rest of your kit, including chainmail and lamellar if you are going Viking. Check out our Viking helm page...

http://store.fastcommerce.com/icefalcon ... c39-c.html

Cheers!

Ice

Ice did custom work for me, and it rocks.

Maeryk

Fair enough. I once came upon something, quite legally. Someone turned up, claimed it was theirs. Made threats, had people "come by", etc. I did "the right thing." And it turned out they were lying, as an acquaintance had been feeding them info. They sold it, and split the profit...

Maeryk

Think carefully of the precedent you are setting there. There are a few members here who have had some... problems... with things they sell.. making them appear.. douchey. Or at the very least moral jerks. Really want to make it "okay" for "the threefold return"? As I said. Assum...

Maeryk

Guys I don't care at this point whether it was illegal or not what he did -- that is going to have to be decided by whatever happens between the original owner and the "dumpster diver." Fact of the matter is he could've gotten them legit from a dumpster, or he could be lying and have an i...

Maeryk

William Lee wrote:...and Maeryk pointed out, many times that the person in question can be a bottom-feeding, disreputable ass, and still be protected under the law.

Put yourself in the sellers shoes. I see a lot of epeen, but no proof of stolen goods anywhere.

Maeryk

Broadway wrote:Way to stick up for an asshole Maeryk. Good job. Now you can sleep well tonight.

I will. I'm not one of the ones advocating mail fraud, after all.

Maeryk

Well, I'm not bothered enough to change that post- I felt what I felt at the time. It belongs to Garrett, yes his car got repo'd but that his possessions should also be taken from him seems unfair to me. His circumstances should've allowed for some form of second review, if not for the repo'd car, ...

Maeryk

Even if he wasn't the one to steal it, he deals in stolen merchandise. You can't tell me that many people throw away good GPS units. He's scum and overdue for a takedown. IT'S NOT STOLEN MERCHANDISE! He is right, the law is on his side. As Garrett noted his car was repoed. He didn't claim his stuff...

Maeryk

I would be interested to find out what the connection to the repo company and this guy is. Looking through his items for sale, it looks like random stuff you would find in a car/truck at any given time. Not saying this is the case, but it certainly is coincidental. Certainly seems to have a LOT of ...

Maeryk

Sounds like the guy's claiming to be a rag & bone man preying off the misfortune of others. I would make sure that his references to "BY LAW" are accurate. Garrett, I recommend contacting the repo company and the PD to verify his claims, in writing if possible. This guy may not be a t...

Maeryk

This one.

if I remember correctly, they think that was added later.

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