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Jan van Nyenrode wrote:Just grabbed my The Churburg Armoury from Carlo (Kasper here on the Archive)

Anybody know what the ISBN is for the book?

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Dark Apprentice! Dark Apprentice! Dark Apprentice!

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Definately go used on the HDPE barrels. (Remember, its for a school science project :wink: :wink: ) So my idea is more or less to do hidden plates (either playing card style or brigidine) to try and get that effect. Everyone here wears a standard CoP i would rather not just be another one in the lin...

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BTW, if you need some armour patterns, just PM me your email address and I will send them to you.

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I like this thread . . . its EXCITING!!

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Since you are a self-proclaimed newbie, welcome. I would suggest checking with your local car wash for 55 gal HDPE drums. Other locations are University dining facilities or large (industrial) food production facilities. Tell them you are doing a science project for school involving rainwater collec...

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Total Bummer.

I've had the same thing happen to me, luckily it was in an account that I didn't use too often, tracking was easy. Still took over 2 weeks to fix.

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Here is my drawing and the resulting chair. I extrapolated the dimensions from the manuscript image you posted. It works well. All joins are mortise and tenon. http://effigiesandbrasses.com/static/misc/wood/xchair.jpg http://effigiesandbrasses.com/static/misc/wood/xchair_aa.jpg Wow, very nice.

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My first thought was to go to Sir Gareth at Gambesons.com as I really like the look of his work. Does anyone have any advice? Or maybe alternatives to look into? Thanks, Rahl Sir Gareth's Gambesons are top of the line. I know folks who have been using the same gambeson under fairly heavy use for up...

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I found the patterns.

I just wanted the chair to have straight legs, is that a big deal?

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I am trying to find plans (even simple ones) in order to make a chair like this one (but with a slide on 'back' piece): http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii158/bigfredlab/SCA/Manuscript-xchair.jpg Does anyone know what this type of chair is called? (I have tried searching for X Chair, etc) And Are ...

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Good luck finding anything to kit him out with correct Japanese gear without breaking the bank. I was that same guy 20 plus years ago. There are more options now than then but Japanese is not a cost efficient choice. The helm may be a bit pricey, but the rest of the gear can be done fairly inexpens...

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Oh look . . . its a bow with training wheels, how cute!

(Sorry, couldn't resist . . . nice bow)

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Zohar wrote:I sent a few packages to people, and even with a ply crib and packing to minimize the movement, none were received intact. I guess some things really don't want to be shipped. I sent notices to most of the people, but I guess I missed a few. Sorry about that.

No worries.

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Heres your Dibs . . . http://www.icecreamsource.com/assets/images/Uploads/Dibs_crunch_lg.jpg http://www.hornets247.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Dibs.jpg http://cache0.bdcdn.net/assets/images/book/medium/9780/1401/9780140134599.jpg http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1681702665/dibs_twitter-02.png h...

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Frederich Von Teufel wrote: Medieval war became a huge game of Rock-Paper-Scissors; if they had heavy cavalry, you needed pike blocks, which were vulnerable to archers, who could in turn be run down and killed by your cavalry.

If there were a "Best Quotes on the Archive" Thread . . . I would vote for this one!

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Regarding Zohar, I PM'd him. Biggest issue was shipping due to weight.

Havent heard from him since.

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Please sign me up for Bazuband blanks.

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Whats the difference between Bazuband Blanks and Plain Bazubands?

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i do not wish to spoil the help that the archive gives Congratulations on your armouring. Keep up the good work. I would suggest you post the pictures of your work and get some constructive feedback. Show respect and you will be shown respect in return. I will still invite you to come out and have ...

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im sorry oh high and mighty one. i dont play your silly game. but you would say i havent earned a title because i dont play is quite bs. you nothing about who i am. i have self trained myself from a very young age. and im sorry to say that the world of recreation and armor dosnt revolve around the ...

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i figure i have as much right as any to use the title. both because this is not an sca run site and that the titles arent official anyways You are correct that this is not an SCA run site. Jaron de Lyons would be fine. Even using sirjarondelyons as your username (although presumtive) is acceptable....

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i do prefer to be called Jaron its my name. sir jaron de lyons is i guess you could call it my persona name. "de lyons" is "of lyons" which is the street i live on(also a place in france but thats besides the point)my post was inreply to halberds post. i was actually thinking of how a spear tip was...

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PM Sent

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I know that Torvaldr is evaluating what his "business strategy and model" is going to be in the future.

For the time being, lets be patient and supportive of a long time Archiver.

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http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/vert_knight/Fulkdemo2012.jpg My 2012 kit... taken at a demo our canton did at the Peterborough Folk Festival, 26 Aug 2012. Building a set of proper hourglass gauntlets is on the agenda for this autumn. Nice kit overall . . . only one comment. Turnshoes :evil:

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PM Sent.

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xcellent Job . . . now the work begins.

Now it is time for you to post the detailed instructions on how to do what you did.

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Aaron wrote: Cue the Impossible Dream sequence!

As you wish . . .

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Gordy wrote:Sadly I'm still in high school, so no such luck on things like trade classes. I think I'll bid on the ebay one. Its so cheap that its hard to pass up.

If there is a community college nearby, check with them. Often, they have trade school classes.

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The first volume of my three volume book series should be out later this year. We are just cleanig up artwork and working on layout. Surviving Examples of Early Plate Armour 1300-1430. Volume I: Head Defenses. This will be followed with Surviving Examples of Early Plate Armour 1300-1430. Volume II:...

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Feel free to quote anything I've said that is a wild accusation. You were comparing Torvaldr to Ashcraft Baker. Is Torvaldr the next Ashcraft Baker? THAT is a wild accusation that is without a factual basis. FACTS: - At times, Torvaldr is hard to contact. - At times, Torvaldr runs behind on his ord...

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With regards to Toraldr, he has always upheld his deals. With regards to Sasha, he speaks the truth. With regards to Skafnir, he is either new to the Archive (look at his number of posts) or is someone with a second login. Either way, not exactly helping his own reputation. Wild accusations don't ho...

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PM me your email address and I will send you some suitable patterns.

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A great accomplishment for HRH Mansur, especially with the final 5!

Vivat!!

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Re: Chair Plans?

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Chair Plans?

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Re: Dibs on Calling Dibs!!!

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