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MJBlazek wrote:I also recently saw on FB that Stonekeep has been closed indefinitely due to a divorce. Can anybody confirm this?

His website opening page says it all

http://spiers-saddlery.stores.yahoo.net/

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I remember when I was first starting in the SCA there was a gent who was a minimalist camper. He had a, well, what can best be described as a 'sasquatch hide' sleeping bag cover (big furry thing) and used a camping candle (similar to THIS ) for light. Everything else (armour, small chair, garb, feas...

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For the rest Lorracan can be there easily... I have really only seen him fight sword and board. Lorracan is a very 'dangerous' fighter. He fights equally as well with either hand and is in physical excellent shape. Don't know about his two-handed weapons skill. So, if he can navigate past the 2nd r...

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Hi all, looking for input on my kit. First, a few things about it; I'm looking to do a Swiss or German in the mid 14th century. Currently I am working on a new shield, Churburg 14 style breastplate, padded chausses with knees pointed to them, and splinted greaves. My goal is to make a kit worthy of...

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blackbow wrote:those have to be fake...everybody knows there's no grass in California. ;>

There's plenty of grass . . . its only legal with permission from a 'doctor'.

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Here:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=161955

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Phenomenal

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Hi, I was wondering if anyone on the archive had any recommendations for attaching scales to their backing. The would be used in blunted steel combat (I'm based in Scotland). I'm aiming for a fit similer to the statue of St. George In Hradcany square in Prague. These are for a 1330-1350-ish knightl...

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Here is another link:

http://gutenbergscribes.chivalrysports.com/silk-1.shtml

Isabella's youtube series is very good as well!

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Go Lorccan!!

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losthelm wrote: blood red roses

Please forgive my ignorance . . .

Where can I find this?

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This file might help:

http://www.aemma.org/misc/gambeson_instructions.pdf

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Does anyone have an Electronic copy (PDF) of "Armour from the Battle of Wisby" by Thordeman?

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I have never owned (bought or given) or even worn an AB helm.

So you can take me off the list of possibles for the 40,000

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Lets see,

40000 helms/33 years = 1212.1 helms/year

1212.1 helms/year / 365 days/year = 3.32 helms/day

(Using a 12 hour workday)
3.32 helms/day / 12 hours/day = 0.28 helms/hour

Possible?

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Maddoux wrote:. . . he's going to have it shipped this week. -> paperwork got lost.

I wish you the best of luck.

". . . fool me 33,000 helms and 250,000 . . . "

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Also of note (per website), it is no longer Ashcraft Baker . . .

it's Ashcraft Armoury

And the email address is: kgashcraft@gmail.com

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This says it all:

http://www.bbb.org/tucson/business-revi ... z-20031046

You can put a bow on a turd, but, in the end, it's still a turd.

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:shock: Looks like you are overdue for making a How-to tutorial for the rest of us . . . :lol: here are a few of my shoe coverings i have done. converse shoes/soft sole shoes work really well. the sole is soft enough that you can sew through the side of the shoe and hide the stitching and all. http:...

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These are just a few:

Ironmonger - http://ironmongerarmory.com/stock-helms ... inet-helms

James River Armoury - http://jamesriverarmoury.com/

Bokalo - http://www.bokalosarmoury.com/

Pitbull Armoury - http://www.pitbullarmory.com/

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Check out this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=119267&hilit=shoe+covers

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Check for some more info here:

http://www.kelthaven.org/leine/

The best thing you can do for 'ugly' armour is to cover it up!

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'Finished' building my Armouring workbench over the weekend. It is 22"w x 30"l x 32"h. Still need to make some minor adjustments.

I will post pictures as soon as I mount the stake holder, etc to the bench!

Thanks for the inputs!

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Does anybody have CAD type files of Lamellar plates they are willing to share? (personal use)

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Thanks, I will give them a call.

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Does anyone know what the going rate is for a 4'x8' sheet of 6061 T6 Aluminum (0.090 thinkness)?

I have some quotes from local vendors, but trying to get an idea of what the cost "should" be?

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Try anshelm arms. They aren't on his site, but I think he has done them in the past.

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Good answers all, thank you. This bench will only be for "hammer work" (stakes, dish, etc.). I have another bench for the cutting stuff. Based on the answers so far, my initial design got circular-filed and the redesign is underway! My plan is to cut/assemble the bench on Friday pending approval fro...

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Welcome.

I highly recommend Ironmonger. Great products, great price, great communication.

Check out these in the $135-155 range!:

http://ironmongerarmory.com/stock-helms ... inet-helms

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I'm planning on building a simple workbench to mount my halberds stakes and dishing tool.

My question is how tall should the bench be?

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For all of my fighting career, I have mainly been a right hand sword and board fighter. Due to an injury to my right wrist, I am having to switch to fight predominantly left hand (sinister S & B).

Can anyone recommend any drills or exercises to aid in the transition?

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Tegan wrote:http://ironmongerarmory.com/stock-helms ... inet-helms

This is the helm I recommend to local starting fighters on a budget.

-Tegan

+1

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Okay, got some shots this weekend of my kit configurations Archery Kit Gulf War 2013 http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/decalmont/GulfWarRavine2013_zps2e53a89e.jpg Kit for the Deed at BAM and hopefully Gulf War 2014 http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/decalmont/420690_10200869469081259_921...

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But why Facebook?

[Whispering ] 'Facebook is of the debil ' . . .

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