The Armour Archive

losthelm

Pendin

losthelm

I have these stainless demi gauntlets looking to get $85 plus shipping. Stainless cuff with brass trim riveted to the stainless Metacarple plate. Undrilled/strapped not quite sure who made them. Should have more stuff for sale later this week. At the wrist they are just over 4" across when measured ...

losthelm

What's the ball size on your dishing hammer?

losthelm

Considering the scope and breath of the project you almost need a database arcatecture of some type. Searchable parameters like Tools, techniques, skill level, content originator, format, and a hoast of catagorizes for building anything. A wiki may be a good starting point having users linking exist...

losthelm

Rugby may be a good example/comparison of spikes/hobnails in use.
Then again rugby does a lot more physical conditioning than your experienced fighter.

losthelm

There are a lot of articles worth organizing
Bladeturner and arador had several years ago.
Not sure what can be recovered through the waybackmachine

www.annat.net/ac/index though several links are dead
Has a few
anvil fire & iforgeiron have others.

losthelm

Over all things have improved a lot in the last 15 years. There are a lot more options for buying pieces online including research materials, patterns, and finished goods. There are always going to be people reaching to improve their personal kit, and those that are happy with "an attempt" Larger ev...

losthelm

Part of the issue with cleats is simply the foot work. lacross, football, and rugby deals a lot pushing and less with torsion. Marshal arts like karate and boxing are a bit closer when it comes to how we develop force and turn/twist starting with the stance. A lot of ankle and knee issues can be avo...

losthelm

Updating your general location may help. There maybe things on Craigslist or local auctions can help. On eBay its often worth asking if sellers will ship. Sometimes there is an additional fee if it needs a crate or special packing. Often a plastic bag and can of spray foam works to stabilize odd sha...

losthelm

A modified locking gauntlet may work.
It helps to think of it as a Demi gauntlet with attached Cup hilt.

Construction would be a lot like a sheet metal tool box.

losthelm

Lewellen Godwin sometimes has dishing forms.
Clang and stoke wood armoury also have some tools that may be of use.

losthelm

There is an aftermarket cyclone seperator that helps a bit.
Yes your looking more space to your shop vac but the improved proformance.

A lot of paints, stains, and such go bad if they freeze.
So stuff many need alternative storage space between September and late April.

losthelm

Take a look at alchemy, egg, and pitbulls old gauntlets.
You should be able to refine the shape a bit.
try using compound curves and multipul plates.

The thread on "easy bake armour" should help.

losthelm

The wire shelving racks I think work fairly well for storage. Clipping a few wires will convert a shelve into a hammer/stake rack fairly quick. The other shelves work for general storage. It can help to add 1/8 luan or puck board the feet on some tools will catch on the grate. being fairly visual I ...

losthelm

I think black plastic works a bit better visually than white or blue.

Barrels unfortunately have uneven wall thickness, surface stamping, and such.
Temp control can take some time to learn.
Often the first few endup in the scrap bin.

losthelm

Unfortunately small businesses are more vulnerable to the whims of misfortune. A number of shops have issues when things go sideway. How they deal with issues and what steps are taken to limit problems are often hard learned lessons. As a customer you often have some protection through Paypal or maj...

losthelm

If your ok with something a little heavier madmatt has them fairly cheap.

losthelm

As for rivets your local tractor/agracultural type store will have rivets. A bit cheaper then your local ace hardware, lowes, home depo. Yes they have them in the parts bin but your paying a lot more. If your making more than 3 shields rjleahy sells all sorts of rivets. eBay also has a few sellers b...

losthelm

Butted chainmail varies a lot depending on material, wire/ring size and tailoring.
Most shirts endup with holes at the armpit, avaintails last much longer than anything else.
Often butted construction needs a little upkeep over time but so does everything else.
Padding and straps wear out with use.

losthelm

One point I would argue.
Lights should be on a seperate circut when posible.
With the 4' Florescent lights look for plastic covers.
Incase the bulb breaks it serves to contain the glass shards.

losthelm

Its legal in my kingdome... consider minimums as minimums, What works for sir 4 pratices a week for the past 6 years may not work as well for somone that just authorized. your much more aware of your body and training. Take responcability for your saftey, and realize the ice after fighting should be...

losthelm

your likely going to want a 2mm cord possibly smaller, the material goes though some holes twice. Nyltex or the braided cord I think holds up better then artificial sinew. The big advantage of nylon or poly is using heat to fusing the end into a Fid or needle shape. If your working that small it may...

losthelm

not a bad looing pair of gauntlets.
posting details to the form in addition to the Facebook image often helps.

$160 size medium, polished Mild steel will get a lot more views then just a link.
The same is true with eBay/craigslist and catalog listings.

losthelm

Try Al, of Mercinarys tailor.
He posted some the other day on the sca armour Facebook group.

losthelm

Add a strong pickup magnet to your tool list.
Small bits of steel or components will endup on the floor.
A lot of injuries happen due to debris on the floor.

losthelm

There are a few options. with your budget and building costume armour a harbor freight shear should work well. a number of shops use them for years before upgrading. If you wanted to make armour in heavier materials the Beverly would be the way to go its a better tool and the B 2 or B3 can cut much ...

losthelm

You may want to look at a reil burner, rocket forge, or induction heater. induction heaters are not really cheap for anything of size. The big thing is limited heat loss to the outside environment. Even a simple pile of fire brick helps speed up heating a bit. propane and industrial gas costs less i...

losthelm

A few foam combat groups have archery utilizing different arrows and bows somewhere around 30#
I'm not sure what rapier combat archery rules would look like.
Currently they are in the rule book for Aethelmearc but no standards on equipment are listed.

losthelm

So far I have been taking the surface to 180 or so then going to #OO or finer Steel wool.
Likely will pickup tung oil or Danish oil next week.

Rubbing varnish maybe an option for some other pieces when I have a bit more money for materials.

losthelm

Will there be any issues with oil finishes getting soft or buildup in the needle eyes?
Any paticular brands or types to look for?
How many coats?
How much cure time should I expect between coats?
Should they be thinned? And if so with what?

losthelm

What are some finish options suitable for fiber working tools. Thread winders, needles, lucets, and shuttles. I'm using poplar, maple, cherry, and others. Also on the project list are puzzles and trivets. In the past I have used varnish and polyurethane those don't seam to be good options this time ...

losthelm

Three things. 1. Make a lot more After making a dozen knee cops one pair after another. you start thinking about lines and process differently while refining technique. 2. Work slower and use a lighter hammer. Stoping a bit more often to look and deal the piece lets you see where things need a bit m...

losthelm

You could try laying down 1/2" plywood and adding and inch or so of gravel. It should be enough to avoid killing the grass. Anything more than a weekend may leave the grass anemic looking but it should bounce back fairly quick. In later period stoves where used quite a bit all over Europe. Not reall...

losthelm

I could always ship, or you could have a minion pick it up.

losthelm

Should work fine but may need an annealing/normalizing cycle for deep dishing, compound curves and such.
4130 is used in roll cages, airplane parts, and such.
Also called chrome molly welds fairly well.

Re: 14th/15th century stainless hour glass demi gauntlets

14th/15th century stainless hour glass demi gauntlets

Re: Updated Armouring Tool Kit 2015

Re: collecting how-to articles

Re: Hobnails and Cleats, how dangerous are they?

Re: collecting how-to articles

Re: Heavy Fighting: Questions From a Confused Outsider

Re: Hobnails and Cleats, how dangerous are they?

Re: WTB Looking to obtain Pexto stake plate, Beverly Shear,

Re: pattern for plastic gauntlets.

Re: WTB Looking to obtain Pexto stake plate, Beverly Shear,

Re: How would you set up shop?

Re: Advice on Hiding Ugly Plastic Bearpaws?

Re: How would you set up shop?

Re: Advice on Hiding Ugly Plastic Bearpaws?

Re: Anyone know where/how Kilian the warlike...going on 8 mo

Re: shield boss

Re: round shield/rawhide edging

Re: Chain maille

Re: Starting Out: Workstands and Tools

Re: Restart after failed starting

Re: Looking for suggestions on Lamellar cord

Re: medium sized 16g gauntlets fs

Re: WTB stainles finger bucklers/ besagews

Re: Starting Out: Workstands and Tools

Re: Starting Out: Workstands and Tools

Re: Torch recommendation for hot raising?

Re: Combat Archery in Rapier

Re: wood finishes

Re: wood finishes

wood finishes

Re: Precision in craftsmanship

Re: Any post-viking above-ground portable cook-fires?

Re: WTB simple steel shield boss

Re: Steel question,