The Armour Archive

bigfredb

I might be interested in the arms. Can you post some pictures of the inside?

Also, what size are they?

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I only have one of the Benz-o-matic blue can torches.

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Recently purchased a pair of Crecy Knees and Shynbalds.

Quality of Product: 5
Communication: 5
Speed of Delivery: 5

Outstanding experience!

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I want to roll some edges on a piece in Stainless Steel (greaves). I've been told hot rolling is 'easier' for stainless.

What do I use to heat the edge to roll?

Any Tips, tricks, etc.?

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I am ashamed to be human to read the sarcastic and cheap shots thrown around in this thread with even more inconclusive but knife sharp assumptions Im sure every conceivable warning has been given to not buy from West-coast, the message has been recieved loud and clear thankyou. this is turning mor...

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If we are talking mild steel, Rough from the hammer will get you a good ways down the road (per his website ). Elbow Cops: up to $12.50/pair Knee Cops: up to $15.50/pair Spaulders: up to $14.00/pair (with lames, add $15.00) Breastplate: $65 - $90 (depending on style) The total of the above is up to ...

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If we are talking mild steel, Rough from the hammer will get you a good ways down the road (per his website ). Elbow Cops: up to $12.50/pair Knee Cops: up to $15.50/pair Spaulders: up to $14.00/pair (with lames, add $15.00) Breastplate: $65 - $90 (depending on style) The total of the above is up to ...

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Munz wrote:We missed you! But the Venans fought admirably and your knight, Sir Gareth, did the Company great honor in the lists!

Next year I plan to attend with a kit worthy of such an event!

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email sent

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email sent

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Sir Luther,

Any chance that you will offer 'You Finish Shynbalds' in the future?

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PM Sent

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Wished I could have gone . . .

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----What are you willing to pay for a set of plans? Not quite sure how much. It would be more if it were paper plans mailed IMHO. ----What form would you like the plans to take? Paper? PDF? Other? PDF would be the best, with any templates included broken up into printer size paper that can be taped...

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If you PM me your email, I will send you an old article that explains exactly how to do it, with pictures.

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James River Armoury - http://jamesriverarmoury.com/ - Excellent Armour, service, etc.

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Johann Lederer wrote:Only suggestion I would have is Buy the BEST helmet you can afford, protect the noggin!

+1

THIS IS SAGE ADVICE!!!!

bigfredb

Welcome to the Archive!! I would suggest, before you purchase any armour, that you see if your local SCA group has loaner armour. I have seen a lot of fighters come out ready to tear it up, and, unfortunately, burn out or drop out quickly. If you really do want your own armour, I would give Bokalo a...

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Any pics of the Inside?

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Just got my armor in was greatly anticipating it. ... It wont let me upload attachments for some reason so here's a link to my facebook with pictures. https://www.facebook.com/clifton.sumrall/media_set?set=a.10201254114448283.1073741834.1034370574&type=1 For those who don't do facebook (facebook is...

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RurikofRivenoak wrote:I just got a tracking number for my order. Review will be up once I have received the package.

With lots of pictures (inside and out)!

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Vladimir wrote:http://gambesons.com/gamboissed-cuise

+1 !!!

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Know any hackers?

You could always go onto a hacker forum and boast that "your site" (ageofcraft.com) is inpenetrable and cannot be hacked.

Like honey to a bee . . .

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Which model of the Nutty Buddy (Mongo, Hog, etc) do folks use?

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Raynold, Glad you are back.

If possible, please post pictures of the inside of the CoP!

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Pre dished in melone gigante !!

Cool

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If you follow the link that I left in my previous post, it is an accdntprone helm at $130 for an XLarge melon (he mentions me by name).

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Instruction on how to peen a rivet

Effigies are your friends

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Look at these links for more info:

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=43165

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=63641

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=56840

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I, too, have a Melone Grande (at 25 1/4").

Check out this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=165800

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Can you describe the kit you were wearing before your knee injury?

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No picture . . . didn't happen!

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How thick is the padding? What is the measurement around (at the brow)?

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How big is your head?

What size is it?

Potentially interested, size dependent.

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