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For the Wife:
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Kids:
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sulla123 wrote:A lot of them sell on ebay any idea what models or are they all good?

Pretty much anything that is pre-computerized an old. Best ones are made in Switzerland. All steel (that is REAL steel) parts.

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Hi all, just getting into the game. Studying HEMA and hope to compete. The first piece of kit I'd like to pick up is a good quality gambeson (eventually to be worn under plate). I would like to get the sort of quality I find in my Judo gi. I've had the thing for years and its been beat up proper, b...

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bigfredb wrote:If you can find an old elna in good condition, those are solid as tanks.

I will check.

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If you can find an old elna in good condition, those are solid as tanks.

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Count Johnathan wrote:... I am going the stainless steel cotter pin route. Picked up some nice heavy ones at m y local Ace hardware store . . .

What size of cotter pins did you get from ACE (part number?)?

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Nissan Maxima wrote:I have some pieces and I cant use them where I live.

PM Sent.

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BdeB wrote:I'm still using mine, going on it's 14th month. I need to shoot some more pictures and re tape it!

Where did you buy it & part number?

What modifications have you made?

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Does anyone have any updates on recommended suppliers and part numbers?

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Every tourney, especially Crown should have a boobie prize for the best dressed. I think special recognition by the Crown would help. But why give them a Booby? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Blue-footed_Booby_%28Sula_nebouxii%29_-one_leg_raised.jpg/399px-Blue-footed_Booby...

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Leather soled ones . . . and make yourself some pattens!!

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Any SCA folks in the Combat Zones (Iraq, Afganistan, Bahrain, etc.)?

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Dibs on the basket hilt pending measurements.

PM sent

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What tools do I need to shape the bars for a decorative bar grill (assuming I want to make the grill with lots of curves)?

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How much would it be for PDF patterns for gauntlets arms & legs?

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Second dibs, if Jestyr backs out.

Looking for one for my daughter who wants to do rapier

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Stormer,

You should be able to put a simple drape of leather or canvas on the inside of your helm that should make the marshalls happy until you come up with a more permanant solution. This should fit your budget as well.

Fight On!

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Welcome.

The "Armour - Design and Construction" threads would be a good place.

Google "Armourer and His Craft" by Ffoulks

Google "Basic Armouring" by Paul Blackwell

Buy a copy of Techniques of Armour Reproduction (aka TOMAR)

That should get you started . . .

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Camps like this don't pop up over night. It does take time to collect and build all of the essential elements - tables, benches, boxes, etc. The St George camp, Caid, had regular work parties before every big camping event. So for one event we made 6 or 7 trestle tables. Another time we made large ...

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Aristide wrote:Awesome, I already have a spangen, so i am set there.

Thanks again for the information. I was completely off in what i thought 12c highlands scot looked like.

Yes, it is a common ailment . . . Braveheartamonia.

Luckily, it is curable with time and regular visits to the Armour Archive!

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Ruaidhri wrote:The good: Greaves arrived quick and were everything Earl Dafydd said. So light and pretty...
The bad: I'm pretty sure greaves aren't supposed to fit so tightly that they feel like a vice grip to the shin.

Bump for the good Earl and sending a PM off to the second dibber.

Responded with interest!

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Kilkenny wrote:Well, yeah, they are. Not pervasive, not attached to a spangenhelm, etc., but the broad generalization is one of those SCAdianisms that gets repeated as though true, when it is not actually correct.

Learn something new everyday . . .

Could you point to some references that show bar grills?

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Eskil Lundberg wrote:I'm a standard large. let me know

Try Bokolo http://www.bokalosarmoury.com/

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Bar Grills aren't period and they are pretty boring overall.

But there are some who have taken the plain ol' bar grill to the next level.

Who has the best "Bar" Grill? (Pictures!! It just isn't real without Pictures!!)

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PatternWeld wrote:Thank you Mssr. de Navarre

I'll buy a Windrose. Do most folks prefer the 14" or the 18" ??

I have a 14".

I looked at the 18" ones and it was just too big for a buckler.

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Congrats Ajax!!

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From one Fearghus to another . . . It sounds like you could finish your projects in a weekend or so. Talking about it, wont assemble your kit. Doing it will. Make it a party!! Invite some friends over (there are SCA folks around, even in Germany) to help you finish!! Make it a Family event and get e...

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If it is allowable in your kingdom (and you can find it), use SILOFLEX to encase your rattan. It works great to preserve swords and will add the necessary thickness (with Siloflex and tape).

I've also found that Siloflex will help with extending the swords life. However YMMV.

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Second dibs on the greaves, in case Ruaidhri drops out for some reason.

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I agree, this should read "Retail prices if you buy everything".

A lot of the stuff can be made very simply for a lot less than listed (especially if it is covered).

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Looking for someone who could do some custom 14th century belt ends in brass.

Anyone?

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It depends, but they do check modern organizations as well.

My badge submission was rejected because it was too much like a military badge. Oh well . . .

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Second dibs on shins if parting out . . .

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I had a awesome time at Great Western War this year.

I got a chance to meet a couple of other archivers at the event (Sir Mons, Brother Logan, . . .)

Does anybody have any pictures?

Re: 14th century Seamstress or Tailor Suggestions Needed

Re: Sewing Machine Suggestions

Re: Best Gambeson

Re: Sewing Machine Suggestions

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Re: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!

Re: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!

Re: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!

Re: "How could we help improve the look of the SCA"

Re: A Question for the Turnshoe Crowd

Combat Zone (Middle East) SCA folks?

Re: FS: 14th Breastplate, knees, book, cuphilt

Decorative Bar Grill - Tools Question

Re: Pitbull Plastic Mitten + Hidden Body Armor Patterns 4 Sa

Re: 4 sale - Fencing Tripplette Mask

Re: Question About Neck/Chin Protection - From a Newcomer

Re: Question on Pricing for a Helm

Re: DIY armoring

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Re: Resources for scottish armor and clothing in the 12c?

Re: Heavy List Retirement Armor Sale!

Re: Best Grills?

Re: WTB Alluminon Gauntlets

Best Grills?

Re: Who makes those spiffy all metal SCA heavy weapons buckl

Re: Mists Coronet

Re: Can you be a fighter if you don’t fight? (much)

Re: Ruination

Re: Heavy List Retirement Armor Sale!

Re: BEGINNER reference pages

Who could cast some custom 14th cent belt ends?

Re: SCA Hearldry question

Re: Garage sale

Great Western War was a Blast!!