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by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:49 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Question about 15th century harnesses
Replies: 23
Views: 480

As for the cuisses I would suggest this version They look good yes, but why do you suggest these? are they more accurate? or better quality? I prefer full leg pieces (or is it better to say "cuisses"?) with sabatons, or were these uncommon in 15th century Gothic harnesses? Well the quality would pr...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:01 am
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: I WTB a 14th C Hobilar fighting for Edward of Woodstock
Replies: 6
Views: 795

Or how about 14TH CENTURY Hobilar fighting for Edward of Woodstock?
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:55 am
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: I want to be a mid 9th century Pecheneg noble
Replies: 1
Views: 355

I want to be a mid 9th century Pecheneg noble......fighting with (take that how you want!) Byzantium.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:34 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOT ANVIL!! :)
Replies: 30
Views: 484

good stuff - thanks. ESPECIALLY the rivet supplier - you would not believe how hard I've found it to find proper rivets (not pop rivets) in this country!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sun Oct 23, 2005 3:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOT ANVIL!! :)
Replies: 30
Views: 484

cheers for that :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:30 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOT ANVIL!! :)
Replies: 30
Views: 484

neat idea.
also got several panel beating hammers - their faces need re-grinding, but they should come in handy. Panel beating dollies of any use?
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sun Oct 23, 2005 10:04 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOT ANVIL!! :)
Replies: 30
Views: 484

8)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:43 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Link to pics of Armour I made for a wedding
Replies: 60
Views: 1484

HOLD!

Nice armour. Looks like they had a good day.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 22, 2005 4:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery
Replies: 13
Views: 326

Re: Thanks for the input;

As far as the paint ball on the tip ... well it was a voice of aggravation coming to the surface , for in the heat of battle I have repeativally shot a Heavy in the Helm to only have them look around for a moment and continue as if nothing had happened. One would imagine that this is due to the fac...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 22, 2005 3:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Nice ANcient Egyptian stuff on ebay. Hey Greg Liebau!
Replies: 4
Views: 197

:)
If I find anything else I'll post it for you.

I'm almost tempted myself, but I want my armour!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 22, 2005 12:48 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Spanish Armor
Replies: 26
Views: 593

Can't help, but I'm sure there are people here who can.
Just to Welcome to the Archive! :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:08 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOT ANVIL!! :)
Replies: 30
Views: 484

8) idea!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 22, 2005 4:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOT ANVIL!! :)
Replies: 30
Views: 484

Hi Mike, On reflection that thought occurred to me to. I think I've got what resembles an oversized ball-bearing, about 2 1/2 inch dia, perhaps I can get that welded to a stake. Need to source some steel too. If I was still in Cardiff, no probs, but suppliers low on ground in Rural Somerset! Wherabo...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:41 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Nice ANcient Egyptian stuff on ebay. Hey Greg Liebau!
Replies: 4
Views: 197

Very Cool 8)

Knew you had an interest so I posted them.

Didn't realise you knew the gentleman :oops:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOT ANVIL!! :)
Replies: 30
Views: 484

Re: GOT ANVIL!! :)

Alcyoneus wrote:
Mike Garrett (Orc) wrote:Well, sorted out deal for anvil.
Anything I should keep an eye out for?
Anything that's a must have?


If your anvil does not say ACME on the side, it is defective. :twisted:


:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :P

Thanks guys.
Can a ball hitch for towing be adapted?
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:42 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOT ANVIL!! :)
Replies: 30
Views: 484

Cheers guys.
I live in a rural area, so hope to pick up some of the old blacksmith/farrier stuff fairly easily.
Tongs - are yes! Forgot those :oops:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: GOT ANVIL!! :)
Replies: 30
Views: 484

GOT ANVIL!! :)

Well, sorted out deal for anvil. Waiting for it to be delivered. IIRC it's about 100lbs, double bicked with pritchel and hardie holes. All for the princely sum of 20 quid - approx $45. Since I got hold of a very nice, old ball pein hammer - 2 lbs - from a pile of junk that someone had stuck outside ...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:12 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Nice ANcient Egyptian stuff on ebay. Hey Greg Liebau!
Replies: 4
Views: 197

Nice ANcient Egyptian stuff on ebay. Hey Greg Liebau!

Found some very nice Egyptian reconstructions on ebay. Thought I'd share. These look really good. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18th-Dynasty-Egyptian-Axe-exact-replica_W0QQitemZ6570114589QQcategoryZ1552QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Middle-Kingdom-Crescentic-Axe-Egyptian_W0QQite...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:40 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New to armour, and SCA...
Replies: 11
Views: 333

As with anything - measure twice, cut once!

Welcome to the Archive :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Oct 20, 2005 1:36 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ARS Sallet by Patrick Thaden - Project/Raffle/Video
Replies: 243
Views: 8640

:o :o :o :o OMG!!
That is........ WOW!!!
Who's that wearing my helm? :wink:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:25 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ARS Sallet by Patrick Thaden - Project/Raffle/Video
Replies: 243
Views: 8640

Jehan de Pelham wrote:Considering the number of tickets that were sold, this is an incredible chance to win big!

I hope that Patrick's efforts are compensated.

I should have bought some tickets on principle.

Jehan de Pelham, esquire and servant of Sir Vitus

Completely agree! :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wanting to buy an aketon
Replies: 12
Views: 345

here ya go! :)
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=48532&highlight=matuls
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wanting to buy an aketon
Replies: 12
Views: 345

I haven't, but I know someone on the Archive has - one of the guys in Alaska.
I think they did a review, try a search for matuls.
I don't think they take paypal.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:38 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wanting to buy an aketon
Replies: 12
Views: 345

Stephen wrote:http://www.matuls.pl/english/index.html


:lol:
Stephen - was just gonna suggest Matuls!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:45 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Webspace needed for armour pr0n
Replies: 5
Views: 280

About what size is it?
I think I have a fair bit of space
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:43 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Helm Inquiry
Replies: 9
Views: 496

I believe Ashcraft Baker may be just the people you need.
http://www.ashcraftbaker.com/

And welcome to the Madhouse! :D
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:40 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How late was chainmaille worn?
Replies: 32
Views: 507

well his is just the placart, mine is the full breastplate...or will be as soon as GK finishes it. So you intend having plate under your armpits? The standard was additional protection under the bevor. The fauld fulfills a double purpose - protection of the groin and upper thighs/buttocks , especia...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:53 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How late was chainmaille worn?
Replies: 32
Views: 507

You'd probably have a maille standard, voiders and fauld, I believe, in conjunction with your plate.

Here is GDFB page with Will West showing his....
http://www.gdfb.co.uk/acatalog/GDFB_Maille_1300ad_1500ad.html
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Hubris of SCA equestrians
Replies: 47
Views: 1230

As long as the SCA is ruled by fighters it will be ruled by fighting. Until those that cant fight band together and pool enough clout to edge the fighters out of supremacy. Sad state. GO beat them up. Fear the Revolution, when they rise up........... Can't we all play nice together?
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sun Oct 09, 2005 4:34 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: and who says you cant find cool stuff at flea markets
Replies: 4
Views: 412

Bought a rough (think it was a school pupils attempt) casrving in wood of St George and the Dragon for £3:00, sold it on ebay for £36:00 (think it was 36, over 30 anyway.

I love doing that. :D
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 08, 2005 2:12 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Hells Teeth!!
Replies: 23
Views: 785

Apparently it isn't a re-enactment injury - one of the guys on that forum said not.

Still makes be wince when I see though...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:23 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: For the life of me I can't find that heraldry web-site that
Replies: 4
Views: 121

Was it this one? (Click "Clipart")

http://www.heraldicclipart.com/
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:06 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Hells Teeth!!
Replies: 23
Views: 785

A word spring s to mind..........................




















EXCESSIVE!!!!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Oct 07, 2005 5:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: TO Sell: mail by netting 3 into 1
Replies: 19
Views: 487

Vladimir - I meant what thickness steel do you use for your plate armour, helms and so on? :)

2.4mm square is quite thick! That should stand upto a lot of hitting!
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:42 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Hells Teeth!!
Replies: 23
Views: 785

Hells Teeth!!

Wasn't sure wether to post here or on off-topics. This is from a Ukrainian Armoury's forum and is babel-fished, so I'm not sure what's what, but it appears that this is re-enactment related. Not going to post here but here's the thread link (WARNING - GRAPHIC INJURY PICTURE!!) http://babelfish.altav...

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