The Armour Archive

Chris G.

You might check with Aldred at Blackwood Jewellry.

He will be at Pennsic.

Chris G.

Baron Vlad,

Its probably best that you didn't. The heat index ended up being around 106 shortly before the fighting ended for the day. There will always be other times for cool pictures.

Chris G.

I'm a very satisfied customer.

Chris G.

I think this might be what Jehan was referring to:

Scott's Liquid Gold

Uses for Liquid Gold

Chris G.

I am doing some research on historic texts. I am searching for information about Castiglione's The Book of the Courtier . Are there any surviving extant copies of the Italian version? Of the English translation? Of the French translation? Of any other translations? If so, where are they located? Wha...

Chris G.

I had a great time as well. I know several newcomers from Black Diamond also greatly enjoyed your bardic circle and the hospitality of your camp.

Chris G.

I'll be there. You can find me at the MoL table.

Chris G.

Both tig and mig can be used for steel and for aluminum. The main difference is the shielding gas, current type, and iron used in different applications.

Here are some pages that should give you a brief overview.

GTAW (Tig)

GMAW (MIG)

Chris G.

Thanks for the description Dan.

Chris G.

I saw that part, but I would still like to know how well that floating cop covers top of the knee.

Dan can you post of picture of the top of knee when it is bent?

Chris G.

How good is the coverage on the top of the knee when it is bent? It looks like you have a piece that stays in contact, but I can't see it too well because of the other parts of the armour.

A very fine job by the way.

Chris G.

Tandy is having a good sale.

Freedom Sale

Dyes are 50% off.

Several tools are 30-50% off.

Leather is on sale too.

Chris G.

Thanks.

Chris G.

Do you have an information on local hotels?

Chris G.

A geography professor told me there was a Chinese ship captain that discovered what is thought to be America a long time ago. However, at the time the general philosophy in China was any land that wasn't China wasn't worth living on, and to prevent him from returning, his ship was burned. I'll see i...

Chris G.

I think those pictures are immensely helpful. You've just saved me a couple of days of trial and error. Thank you.

Chris G.

It looks like he used a saddle stitch groover. Uilleag shows what it looks like in his shovel greave tutorial. Its adjustable so you can set the distance you want from the edge to the groove. I forgot to add, they look very nice. What kind of rivets did you use? They look like some sort of jiffy or ...

Chris G.

Here is a link to a thread by James B. It contains another list.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=12419

Chris G.

This is from a post made in 2003, so the prices might not be accurate anymore. Okay... More help. Cet emailed me his pricelist from RFH armouries today. Knees $17 Elbows $10 Basic shoulder cop $10 Breastplate $35 -OR- Master G's not-so-Basic Wisby kit is $55 Half hide of suede from Archive link $20 ...

Chris G.

I've seen about a half dozen people post lists like that in threads when someone new asks for advice. It is usually in response to someone suggesting DVA. I think the main point that can be gleaned from such lists is that DVA isn't the only way to buy cheap armor. I'll try to search for some of the ...

Chris G.

equusteacher wrote:2) There is no such horse breed as a Lucitano either.

I'm am most certain that Bascot was referring to the Lusitano.

Check here for more information IALHA.

I have also seen it spelled Lucitano in places.

Chris G.

Can you post or PM me some pictures?

Chris G.

Here are some sample numbers. For 1010 CD Steel --- Brinell Hardness is 105 For 1050 CD Steel --- Brinell Hardness is 197 Source: 1986 SAE Handbook, p 2.15 For ASTM 20 Gray cast iron --- Brinell Hardness is 156 For ASTM 60 Gray cast iron --- Brinell Hardness is 302 The brinell hardness for the cast ...

Chris G.

I haven't used photoshop elements, I'm not sure if its the current full release or one of the smaller versions. Either way, it should be able to do the following: 1. Create a new layer in your image 2. Use the text tool to type out what you would like for your watermark 3. Go into the layer setting ...

Chris G.

I often wondered who made the Golden Demon swords.

Chris G.

I think this is the thread she was trying to point to

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=541042&highlight=#541042

Chris G.

Congratulations Vlad.

Chris G.

Theres a couple of us out here in the western part of Virginia. Myself, I'm pretty inexperienced. I would be interested in a workshop or gathering at some point.

Chris G.

Just got my hinge today. Thanks for taking of the order.

Chris G.

I'll be there.

Chris G.

I'd be interested in trying this. How about we open it to any tools, but include a tally of tool cost.

Chris G.

Orc wrote:I assume the 16th century Irishman is a non-SCA persona?

Why would the 16th century Irishman need to be non-SCA? It falls within the time scope of the SCA, as well as place.

Chris G.

Don't forget, the rules require it to be 16 gauge in its finished state, at least the way many people interpret the rules. So if its formed through a process that thins the metal, like dishing, it will no longer be the same gauge that it was originally, so you have to start with a thicker piece, or ...

Chris G.

It depends on if you are talking ferrous metals and nonferrous metals, as they each use a different gauge system.

This explains the gauge history for ferrous metal.
http://yarchive.net/metal/sheet_metal_gauge.html

Chris G.

Sent my payment as well.

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