The Armour Archive

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uwhguy wrote:Does someone have a pair of gauntlets sitting around they aren't using? I want to get into the spear and polearm game.

I can trade for or buy outright...

Amount you are willing to pay?

Size of hands?

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I have a 1960's singer sewing machine. the thing is built like a tank, but can it handle canvas? Also, I move every two years, so I have no idea who my camp mates will be come July. What's a good standard size? I'd hate to be an unintentional burden on people. Whats considered the 'best' material t...

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Derian le Breton wrote:I use leather ones and love 'em.

Lucian Ro wrote:I wear buckled leather ones and love 'em. No issues, no problems.

How wide/long are your leather ones? (A pic would be helpful as well)

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Isn't that just like Ansteorra to even get the weather to be period for Crown Tourney!!!

I do miss my days (and friends) in Ansteorra . . .

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I am working on my early 14th century kit.

I think I need Garters for my chausses.

I have seen both woven and leather. I have seen tied and buckled. What would be the most accurate for a circa 1305ish kit?

Where are some places to get them?

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I need to strap some stainless steel soupcan knees.

My question is what kind of rivets should I use and where can I get just a few?

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How about oversized "lockers"?

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I got an email from him the day before yesterday. The same day I received my order.

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St. Jake was only cannonized by Pope Oscar Meyer IV only after reading about him as a prophet by Rabbi Hebrew National

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I just got a new set of stainless steel "soupcan" knees to attach to my gamboised cuisses.

I have a couple of questions:

What is the best way to attach the knees to the cuisses?

What type of rivet should I use? Where do I get them?

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Tancred de Lanvellec wrote:Oh man, I heard that in August.

Just got an email from him with a tracking number . . .

according to the UPS site . . .

my order is waiting for me to get home

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I heard from him a few weeks ago that my order was complete and would be shipped out that week.

Havent received anything yet . . . tried to email him to see if they were actually mailed without response . . .

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Cet wrote:I may have one. e-mail and I will check when i get out to the shop.

ldr_gto@verizon.net

Email Sent

Tom Saucer wrote:If Master Cet is not able to help, Ben at Atlanta Armoury had new, SS, welded aventails for a good price: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... t=#1883814

PM sent to Atlanta Armoury

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Looking for a used aventail that isn't in too bad of shape for SCA heavy fighting. Don't have much funding for armour right now, so it needs to be inexpensive.

Anybody have an old one that they can part with for not too much money?

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Do you take paypal?

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Fulk wrote:Sir Gareth over at gambesons.com has gamboised cuisses that you fill yourself.

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+1

I have a pair and they are AWESOME!!!

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Are you still making budget helms or do you have a new lineup?

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feiell wrote:I have only been armoring for a while now i have made a few things here is my latest. plz i want feed back so let me have it =) all i have is a 6x6 hammering stump and a ball peen hammer so im trying.

Very inspiring . . .

Would it be possible to see a picture of your stump and hammers?

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Well, not medieval, but should do the trick . . .

INSPIRATIONAL CALENDAR

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Best thing to do is email him. He may have a picture already that he hasn't posted yet.

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Another way to lighten your kit would be to get gamboised cuisses from Sir Gareth http://www.gambesons.com and get a set of aluminum knee cops from rough from the hammer or bokalo.

Very light, very protective!!

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In no particular order:

Finish up my Gamboised Cuisses
Make a new tunic
Make a pair of Chausses
Make a new brestplate/backplates
Make a hood with a liripipe
Make some Pattens

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Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Popcorn movie!

Would that be eating it or throwing it?

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Can anyone recommend any good Modern Medieval Fiction Novels to read?

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Thanks!!!

I will give it a go!!

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My motto is be a Compliment not a Complicate . . . Our game would go a lot further if those with more experience would take more ownership of the game overall. Meaning, take a newbie under your wing. We all had to start somewhere. Teach them "how to fish". Invite them over to make garb for...

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Making the move to the early 14th century, I just recently purchased turnshoes.

Does anyone have any good links on how to make Patens?

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James B. wrote:If you saw the ad I would not worry too much the accuracy level is nil all around. Enjoy it for what it is, a semi diablo (game) movie.

Oh yeah, and that too . . .

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The 14th Knights are returning from the Crusades. I guess it must have been some years after the "end" of the "final" crusade (7th, 8th, or 9th depending on source) through 1272. This certainly doesn't jibe with the Black Plague. However, I guess it is plausible if they were retu...

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Looks like Hollywood failed to do its homework again with Season of the Witch. They chose to shuffle the medieval history deck and only deal the "cool" cards. "Nicolas Cage stars as a 14th century Crusader who returns with his comrade (Ron Perlman) to a homeland devastated by the Blac...

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Well, I am getting into Airsoft a bit. I've started researching the guns and what not. Anyone have any AEGs that they aren't using and might sell? I'm just looking around to see if there is anything out there. My son is looking to get out of Airsoft. He has a rifle, a couple of pistols and a bunch ...

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Blaine, I go to the LA Garment District a few times a year.

I have found linen at various stores. Is there one (or two) that your native guide prefers?

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I just got an email from him indicating that my order is almost complete.

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When you say "combo", I hear "pre-set series of moves". In a way, yes it is a pre-set series of moves. However, if you have lots of combos, it won't look preset. I also keep in mind my tendencies and use them to my advantage just like a feints. I also use combos of combos channe...

Re: WTB gauntlets used

Garters - 14th Century

Strapping Soupcan Knees

14th Century Knees / Cuisses

WTB Used Aventail

Re: New piece of armor

Medieval Fiction

Need Paten Help

Hollywood takes aim at 14th Century Again

Re: LTB Airsoft AEGs

Re: is anyone friends with him in person