The Armour Archive

CLANG

Thanks to all who ordered and inquired, and thanks again for the nice reviews. I'll try to remember next year to get started a LITTLE earlier...

Of course, there's always Mother's Day, but whether I'll have time to build more between now and then is iffy at best.

CLANG

I posted on a different thread that I have a fair selection of A&A books for sale, including AAMK, on my web page:

http://clang.adkinssoftware.com/book%2001.html

I'll offer free US Media s/h to Archivers on book orders.

Thanks for looking.

CLANG

I have 2 copies in excellent condition on my In Stock Books page. Price is $50 ea. One is the Crescent (US) printing, the other is the Bison (UK) printing. Contents are the same. This book used to be available all day long for $16 or so, but as with many good A&A books when they go out of print, the...

CLANG

Tigger-in case your spam blocker catches my email again, I did reply to you. If you don't get it, please reply to the_melchor@yahoo.com

CLANG

Hi,

I've also got one, but it's XS for a 21-22" head.

CLANG

BTW-JUST KIDDING!

CLANG

Geez, guys! What happens in our private lives is no business of the Archive at Large!

CLANG

Just a quick BUMP to say that I've still got a couple of silver roses and one copper rose unspoken for, in case anyone's interested. I also have a few silver and copper buds.

CLANG

Thanks for the kind words, folks.

Cet, I'll be needing some tops soon. I'll shoot you en email.

CLANG

It occurred to me the other day that Valentine's day is just around the corner, and I've had parts for several metal roses collecting dust for months. SO-I decided to see who's interested and finish some of them out at this auspicious time of year. Available metals will be German silver, bright copp...

CLANG

D'oh! Stupid Citynet! Try the_melchor@yahoo.com I only check it every few days, but I'll see it eventually. Same deal with my AA private messages. Vermin-living up to your name I see. Robert (Rabhairt), I'm not sure of a price for a similar hilt, but it might be a long while before I could get aroun...

CLANG

Thanks for the kind words, folks. Charles, the helmet will be similar to the one shown here, but of a much-improved design: m The slat-back will be similar to this model: m Wolf-the FL temperatures couldn't leave the state due to technical difficulties. Sorry. Irish, the onliest other burg style I h...

CLANG

I'll have a few items ready within the next month or so, in addition to what is listed on my In Stock pages. These items at least should be available: Stainless Slat-back Norman Conical Stainless Greathelm Stainless Simple Knee Cops of varying designs Stainless Ridged Spaulders Mild Simple Knee and ...

CLANG

Well, folks, I've been meaning to get my pages updated and this sale listed for 2 weeks, but you know how things can get around this time of year... So-on to the details: Archivers can have free s/h (within the US) on any In Stock item , including Armor, Books, and related goodies. All armor items w...

CLANG

The best concentration of info and examples of period repairs vs 19th C repairs that I can think of is in The Medieval Armour from Rhodes . As I read in some other review of this book, it's a shame that there's only one pic of each item catalogued, but the descriptions are very good, with much menti...

CLANG

I would like to see that myself. I have the book, "The Yasukuni Smiths" about traditional sword production during WWII. Very interesting read. There is a series on Hitler Channel called "Great Mesters" or something similar. I watched 2 installments, one on Seusenhoffer, the other on Masamune. The Ma...

CLANG

Kabutos, kabutos... One of these years... I could literally make a full-time job building kabutos, I get so many requests, yet I haven't made one for months. Blah. If only I didn't have those darn bills to pay. Hmm... I kind of like the idea of the arm being a pass-along. Could be the award for bein...

CLANG

Part shameless plug, part helpful info:

I recently updated my "In Stock Books" page. Whether you want to buy anything or not, I've included a brief review of a number of armor books that I either have for sale now or have had in the past. The reviews should be of some help.

CLANG

I listed a bunch of stuff on ebay this week. Some of it's probably of interest to the folks here.

Included are baskets, hand-forged (by me) tanto blades, and misc armor bits:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZclang_armoryQQhtZ-1

Thanks for looking.

CLANG

I visited a blacksmith in San Fransisco a few years ago. It was a big, industrially-oriented shop, with a huge gas forge. The owner mentioned that back when his father-in-law ran the shop, it had an oil-fired forge. He says he remembers it being very cantankerous. I don't know if it was only that fo...

CLANG

The punch in question is a WA Whitney no 91 Bench Press (10 tons). All my other punches are Roper-Whitney. I can order the tooling new from a local industrial supplier, but the prices are premium-as you say, not too bad on the round, but others are pretty steep. I was trying to find out if anyone re...

CLANG

Do I remember someone here posting a link to a company that made "aftermarket" Whitney punch tooling? Any other likely sources? I just bought a No. 91 bench press, and I'd rather not pay $50 to $75 per set for the tooling I need. McMaster-Carr does not carry any shapes other than round for this punc...

CLANG

In your part of the world, I am not sure, but there is always Ebay! Beverly shears appear on ebay frequently.

CLANG

Wolf-I might be able to hook you up with a short bascinet or a simple kettle. I've kinda got a LOT to do between now and then, but maybe if the phase of the moon is just right... BTW, Cet, a buddy of mine is looking for a cervellier. I sent your info to him, but he may not be able to free up the cas...

CLANG

I've got a nice Normal conical that will fit a 21-22" noggin. It has a leather liner and a chinstrap. I might have accidentally sorta made it too small for the client... Hey-it happens to all of us from time to time! It's very similar to the helmet shown at the top of this page: m It is a slightly i...

CLANG

Doug-replied to your emial-thanks. AB, I'm sure I have no idea what you're talking about... I've listed the new books: AAMK-Edge/Paddock Armor-Morrison MMoA Bulletin Summer 1991-Arms and Armor from the Permanent Collection Medieval Siege Warfare-Osprey Here's the new listing LINK, DOUG! (Confere, no...

CLANG

OK-so I'm a lazy cuss-I can't afford to waste time pasting a link! Gotta save that valuable time for the shop! (Har dee har har!)

CLANG

I've got several titles available at the moment. I have only one copy of most of them. Info, including condition and comments, can be found by clicking on the "In Stock Books" link about halfway down my homepage. I have a few more also-should have the list updated by the end of the weekend. Thanks f...

CLANG

Email sent.

CLANG

If anyone's interested, I have a couple of copies in the $45 and $55. One's in very good shape minus DJ, the other is still in the wrap.

I've also got a pile of other armor books listed on my website if anyone wants to look. Just click on the In Stock Books link on my homepage.

CLANG

I've been building the Endless Armet for a Man of Ultimate Patience. It's almost complete, but I'm sort of at a loss as to how the linings were attached in period. I had assumed it would be like a close helm or a burg, with lining leathers riveted in at the neck and forehead, but when I looked, I di...

CLANG

PM sent.

CLANG

Hi,

I've got a copy minus DJ-otherwise excellent-that I can part with for $44 + $2.50 US s/h.

I've also got quite a few other armor books on my site for sale. Click the In Stock Books link on my home page if you're interested.

CLANG

It's been several years since I bought from them, but Brut Metal treated me very well-great prices too. They're just north of the Cincinnati interstate belt.

CLANG

Cat, Silverjump, Longbow, I've agreed to buy the books because Hinrich wanted to sell them as a lot. However, the onliest one I really NEED! is the Rhodes book. If y'all are still interested in the books you mention, please email me and we'll work out a fair trade. Note-please don't PM me-I almost n...

A&A books 4 sale-many titles (picked up from another thr

Copper, german silver roses for your sweetheart ;)

Some armor items that will be available soon

Clock's ticking-FREE Shipping Holiday Sale-Armor and Books

Misc sundries on ebay of possible interest to Archivers

Whitney punch tooling?

Any Pinheads need a Norman conical (not SCA legal)?

Armor books for sale

Attachment of Armet lining?