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by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: TO Sell: mail by netting 3 into 1
Replies: 19
Views: 487

Forgot to ask - what steel do you use and what guage (thickness) ?
:)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: TO Sell: mail by netting 3 into 1
Replies: 19
Views: 487

It's lighter than mine! (mine weighs in at about 60 lb - approx 30kg) Not sure about your neck line at the front - I think that exposes too much. Mine is higher and squarer, a little like the back of yours. You have some nice pieces on your site. I' particularly like the sallet with bevor (termed on...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Oct 07, 2005 5:32 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: TO Sell: mail by netting 3 into 1
Replies: 19
Views: 487

Just to add that I have a 4in1 spring steel Hauberk, butted (actually made with square section spring steel washers, and not by me, too much hard work). Anyway - for those that are concerned over having to repair butted maille I have found with spring steel it just doesn't happen! I purchased my hau...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Thu Oct 06, 2005 2:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Next helm completed....
Replies: 6
Views: 537

.......................................... ......................................... ................ .................... ................................ ............... .................. ........................ .................... ......................... .......................... "How much?"
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:27 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: POLITE REQUEST - PICTURES/PHOTOS ASKED FOR.......
Replies: 8
Views: 486

All excellent! Well done gentles all.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:34 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: POLITE REQUEST - PICTURES/PHOTOS ASKED FOR.......
Replies: 8
Views: 486

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by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:22 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: POLITE REQUEST - PICTURES/PHOTOS ASKED FOR.......
Replies: 8
Views: 486

Nice - just the thing we're looking for!
Cheers
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Oct 03, 2005 5:34 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: POLITE REQUEST - PICTURES/PHOTOS ASKED FOR.......
Replies: 8
Views: 486

POLITE REQUEST - PICTURES/PHOTOS ASKED FOR.......

My good lady is doing a short course on the history of costume (ranging from Sumeria to present day) If anyone has any pictures/photos they could send me - especially of themselves or friends in costume for any of these periods I would be extremely grateful, as would Julie. Also the other ladies on ...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Sep 28, 2005 9:00 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Counterfit Duct tape! (a rant)
Replies: 6
Views: 389

A bit like the P.ARKER pens and the steel making town in Japan, called Sheffield (might be Snopeable that one)..

Yes, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is........
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:33 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Illusion Armoury T faced Barbute Question (SCA)
Replies: 30
Views: 699

Orc. That bargrill and your poleaxe - did that incident get investigated? It was discussed. It came about fighting poleaxe/poleaxe and the gentleman and myself have a tendency to get into fairly intricate and convoluted "dances". Extremely good fighting fun. Somehow the pa managed to get twisted up...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Tue Sep 27, 2005 4:27 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Illusion Armoury T faced Barbute Question (SCA)
Replies: 30
Views: 699

It's got a nice shape - good lines. That's what attracts me to it.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Tue Sep 27, 2005 4:13 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Illusion Armoury T faced Barbute Question (SCA)
Replies: 30
Views: 699

Murdock - that's the Illusion one you're talking about, yeah?
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ARS Sallet by Patrick Thaden - Project/Raffle/Video
Replies: 243
Views: 8640

I would buy more tickets, alas, the Paypal account doth not runneth over :cry:
Should it be more full of bounty before the draw I will hopefully be buying some more. This could be greatly aided by someone buying one or more of our very nice cloaks :mrgreen:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 26, 2005 11:21 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ARS Sallet by Patrick Thaden - Project/Raffle/Video
Replies: 243
Views: 8640

Pleased to report safe arrival of tickets - when will you be sending my helm ? :mrgreen:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 26, 2005 11:12 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Illusion Armoury T faced Barbute Question (SCA)
Replies: 30
Views: 699

It's a concern I personally have just avoided injuring another figther when I somehow managed to get the butt end of a poleaxe inside the bargrill on his bascinet I'm looking for as period as possible (mid/late 15th) so a barbute offers good vision and breathing, whilst remaining period and relative...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:30 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Illusion Armoury T faced Barbute Question (SCA)
Replies: 30
Views: 699

Indeed - very nice! Unfortunately a bit beyond my purse currently. :sad:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:20 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Illusion Armoury T faced Barbute Question (SCA)
Replies: 30
Views: 699

Hmm, bit of a bugger then if ones purchases such an item only to find that it doesn't fall within the rules. :lol:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:29 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Illusion Armoury T faced Barbute Question (SCA)
Replies: 30
Views: 699

Illusion Armoury T faced Barbute Question (SCA)

IA have a T faced barbute (SCA style grill - which is fairly minimal and unobstrusive). Looking at it, I wonder if it fulfills the helm requirements, as there is no grill going under the chin. Comments? I like this helm and am considering ordering, but don't want to have to start modding it. http://...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: LAST JOUST FOR SIR LLOYD!
Replies: 12
Views: 492

Good Luck -- since I can't make it you'll have to post photos.
Unless anyone fancies paying for me to go! :mrgreen:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:33 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Newbie Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 108

Welcome!
I can't help I'm afraid but can bump your thread up :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Sep 21, 2005 12:20 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Height and Weight Averages in History
Replies: 41
Views: 1351

Best ask the curators of the Tower of London - I'm positive that it was JOGs - was a while ago.

Obviously, given his dates (1340 - 99) I am mistaken - probably the height chart had his name on it which lodged in my subconcious :oops:

Mea maxima culpa. Still damned big armour though :shock:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:31 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Height and Weight Averages in History
Replies: 41
Views: 1351

:twisted: :lol:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:06 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Height and Weight Averages in History
Replies: 41
Views: 1351

2 years ago , Tower of London, John O' Gaunts armour and me (I'm 6')
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:25 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Height and Weight Averages in History
Replies: 41
Views: 1351

14thC - 5' 7", which would be somewhat shorter than the average in 900 - 1000 I believe. More towns/trades you see :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:41 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Height and Weight Averages in History
Replies: 41
Views: 1351

Re: Height and Weight Averages in History

Good Morrow, I explained that the Battle of Towton graves showed a height average of about 5'8" or 5'9". I was dismissed because that information wasn't accurate... -Aaron How the devil can archaelogical evidence, measuring many skeletons, be inaccurate? What was Towton - extremely tall (for period...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:57 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Height and Weight Averages in History
Replies: 41
Views: 1351

Indeed, Anglo-Saxons were as big or bigger on average, than currently. Henry VIII was 6 foot I believe, Edward I (Longshanks) was 6' 1". John O' Gaunt was an impressive 6' 8" (possibly 9") - I have a picture of myself, next to his armour in the Tower - would have been real "eek!" to fight against. T...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:45 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My Coppergate
Replies: 14
Views: 449

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by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:15 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Castle Combat - Raglan Fair Sept 2005
Replies: 33
Views: 1018

I'm there Giles, m On the Left.. The man you mistook for me is Orc, (Richard of Glastonbury), second from left, Who uses my spare pollaxe, wears even more plate than me But is still awaiting his swanky helm. More Here.. m Start Saving Now! I'm going to start a fund for that! Please contact me regar...
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:04 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Castle Combat - Raglan Fair Sept 2005
Replies: 33
Views: 1018

Maeryk wrote:B... looks like the tip of his sword is upside down and between the fence slats!


Oh yes....see what you mean....oops! Tha would be Lord Brand engaged with myself. I didn't notice that happen, not sure who got the better of who in that exchange.....
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:42 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Castle Combat - Raglan Fair Sept 2005
Replies: 33
Views: 1018

Are you referring to fighter A, B or C? :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:34 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Castle Combat - Raglan Fair Sept 2005
Replies: 33
Views: 1018

And you will be most welcome.
Not as big as Pennsic (by several orders of magnitude) , just small, friendly, fun.
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:06 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Castle Combat - Raglan Fair Sept 2005
Replies: 33
Views: 1018

He's just visible in a couple of those posted here, but can be seen more in the ones in the yahoo album. :)
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Raglan Castle, Sept. 8-10 2006
Replies: 22
Views: 959

* SMUG MODE ENGAGED *

:P
:wink:
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Raglan Castle, Sept. 8-10 2006
Replies: 22
Views: 959

Indeed.
It was truly excellent. :D
by Mike Garrett (Orc)
Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:46 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Castle Combat - Raglan Fair Sept 2005
Replies: 33
Views: 1018

:P

:lol:

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