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Templar Bob/De Tyre

Is there anyone here that knows how to braze?

One of the things I'd like is to have a chape made for a rattan sword scabbard. If anyone knows how this could be done---please let me know.

Templar Bob/De Tyre

Rmermuys: As I stated--damned shame. Even a plumber's end cap, lag-bolted to the end of rattan as a counter-weight (particularly with one of your crosshilts) would dress up a rattan weapon leagues beyond most of the dreck that masquerades for weapons around most SCA lists. What I'm hoping you'd do ...

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To all: Have you ever found that you spend a lot of time making stuff for other people (primarily because you say,"God, you'd look cool in that..let me make it for you") yet you don't work much on your personal projects? That's the dilemma I refer to as the Shoemaker's Children Paradoxâ„¢ *. I am re...

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More pictures: http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/WmAvery/Apr10539.JPG An in-tight shot of the sword scabbard. This shows the etched excutcheon with William Averyâ€™s heraldry. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/de_tyre/WmAvery/Apr10542.JPG Detail of the sword scabbard in wear. You can...

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De Grace: Unfortunately, noâ€¦Iâ€™ll be testing out the new Brinkmann Â® Pitmaster Deluxe â„¢. There are some infidel steaks that need converting to the One True Path â„¢. Why do you ask? BTWâ€”were you in the Outlands between the years 1988 and 1990? [This message has been edited by Templar Bob/De...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>: Originally posted by Galvyn: Hi T-Bob, First off, let me say beautiful work. Very impressive indeed. Quick question. I was wondering what kind of leather / oz you recommend using for the belt...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Originally posted by Ringlancer: What in the name of Heaven is a Pinky Ball? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The Pinky Ball Â® (itâ€™s a brand name) is a inexpensive rubber ball sold at toy stores and pl...

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Aw, shucks, fellersâ€”â€˜twernâ€™t nuthinâ€™ http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/redface.gif Seriouslyâ€¦the reason I started building these is that theyâ€™re a better alternative to whatâ€™s currently out there (leather loops that show the rattan, two-inch nickeled rings, and Schedule 40 pipe loops). ...

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(T-Bob grabs his morning coffee, and tries to shake the cobwebs out of his head) Okay...I'm up now. (Coughs, spits out a spider) Brodir: Yes, actually, I have done two sets of Mandrake fittings. While I like how they handle, the finish is not as shiny as those that Anshelm makes. Now the absolute pr...

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In all likelyhood, I'm going to remake my rattan scabbard, and re-do the sword furniture. I currently have a scabbard for my rattan arming sword, long sword and dagger. I have a simple leather case for my "By My Hand" mace. But after finishing William Avery's--I'm jealous! Ultimately, I'm going to b...

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I use Ferric Chloride (Called PCB Etchant--used for etching circuit boards--you can buy it from Radio Shack) I've heard some people use Ferric Chloride in combination with another acid, but I don't know which one (and don't have the balls to try mixing acids anyway).

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Ringlancer: There are a lot of thing I do to "purtyfy" my rattan weapons: ⋅ I use metallic mylar duct tape--you can usually find it at Big Lots. ⋅ I plane my rattan in a vice with a draw-knife. ⋅ I buy extra thick rattan (3" diameter or so) so it can more closely ...

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Some additional commentary: ⋅ The dagger has a stealth-tip as well. I didn't mark the edges or the tip because I ran out of colored tape--and payday's tomorrow. ⋅ The dagger has a crosshilt made by our very own rmermuys, who has these on sale. I bought two of them--on...

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Iain:

Thing is, I'm not sure if he's seen it yet...

BTW, did you go see all of the other pictures I took of the set--above and beyond the ones I posted to the Archive?

Templar Bob/De Tyre

So...wanna see pictures?

Go to the Armour: Design and Construction Page.

Templar Bob/De Tyre

Well, the long overdue commission for William Avery is finally in the mail. I had been commissioned to make for William one of my rattan scabbards. The difference is that this one came with sword and belt furniture from Anshelm Arms , to include a buckle, belt end and twenty belt stiffeners. In addi...

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Well, it's shipped now.

It went Certified Mail, and should reach you either on Saturday or Monday.

I hope it doesn't get bounced back...it's the best work I've done, and I was tempted for a moment to keep it.

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D. W. Peters/Lord William Avery: Please contact me regarding the shipment of your gear. If I am not contacted, I won't know if you have shipped out to the Persian Gulf. The stuff is ready to go, and only waits for you to tell me that someone will be there when it arrives. But I will not know until y...

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D. W. Peters/Lord William Avery: Please contact me regarding the shipment of your gear. If I am not contacted, I won't know if you have shipped out to the Persian Gulf. The stuff is ready to go, and only waits for you to tell me that someone will be there when it arrives. But I will not know until y...

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WMA: As much as I want it, I cannot get Raibeart the money in enough time for him to get a replacement pavilion in time for Pennsic. Rather than making him wait, I'd rather see the tent get a good home, so Raibeart can get the tent he needs for all his stuff. If you can help him get that, go for it...

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To see what such a tent looks like, go to this page . The one up for offer by Raibeart does not have stripes. Not wishing to contradict Raibeart, but it's actually called a "belled-back" wedge or Museum Wedge. The tent was made by Tentsmiths , and is a design more from 1500-1600 C. E. It was my firs...

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David:

I sent some images your way. Check your e-mail (or get someone with a color printer to print them).

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David: Here's another one, from the Italian group Compagnia de Peon : http://web.tiscali.it/cdpeon/Album/foto_01.htm Interpretation by Joris de Sutter, one of the founding members of De Liebaart: http://www.liebaart.org/wambui_e.htm [This message has been edited by Templar Bob/De Tyre (edited 04-10-...

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You could (of course) go to the Maciejowski Bible...

Here are two sets of link pages:

Medieval Tymes Page/Mac Bible

Kees Nieuwenhuijsen's Mac Bible Page

And, you could use Andy Goddard's Page...

Andy Goddard's dagged gambeson

Bookmark them, De Clermont...they're right up your alley.

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Caesar_Salad: It's generally a good idea to let the plates overlap slightly. The force of a blow can be transmitted between plates. That can give you quite an "owwie"! Jim: Trigger is a form of densely woven cotton. It's proven to be quite durable for use in coats-of-plate. Denim is a densely woven...

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I never wrote an article on this particular armour--mine was on lamellar. I do have such an armour project in the works, however.

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Alphonse:

I'll be calling Saturday to see what we can arrange, after I finish assembling the Pitmaster Deluxeâ„¢. I got a hankering for meat cooked over fire.

James:

The invitation would extend to you as well. Bring armour, and we can make a weekend of it.

Templar Bob/De Tyre

Leather bottles and flasks. Everyone could use those.

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Alphonse:

Send the pictures to me--I'll be happy to post them on the Archive for you.

BTW, you should come up to Indy sometime...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sasuke: I agree with Pheylin. I don't think they are articulated on leathers. I saw some inside shots of one a while ago and if I remember correctly they looked and function...

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William:

Please shoot me an e-mail either tonight or as soon as you can (and check your e-mail at home). I have news.

Templar Bob/De Tyre

William:

Please shoot me an e-mail either tonight or as soon as you can (and check your e-mail at home). I have news.

Templar Bob/De Tyre

Thanks, Gwen! Looks like I'm making more at Pennsic than barbecued ribs, huh? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif So far, I have the following items on my meal plan: ⋅ Grilled salmon ⋅ Bratwurst ⋅ Bruet Saracens ⋅ Poume d' Oranges with Blanche Escrep...

Wanted: Someone who can do brazing.

A list of projects for myself (shoemaker's children thread)

William Avery's commission--FINISHED! (long & graphics inten

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