The Armour Archive

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Well I'm afraid that there's no way she will believe they're fake. It's been a long time since I looked at them, but I think they still have the head and feet, and you can tell it's real fur/skin. The ones I have are small, too - smaller than those ebay ones. And I've had them for about a decade. I ...

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I used to have a couple of those kicking around somewhere. They are the white with black tips, but they're real. Would you like me to try and find them?

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Halberd's and Zweihammer both have kits. Hal has tool kits also. You may also want to talk to Cet, as I believe he has "rough" parts you can buy fairly cheaply and finish them yourself. It can be a great help having a shaped piece in your hands for study. When you go to make your own, you ...

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If you need to translate some info that's in German or another language you can't speak, you can copy it and paste it into BableFish. Or, if you run into a situation like I did (website written in Russian that I had no hope of navigating on my own), maybe try asking around for someone who speaks the...

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While I don't know much of anything about period armour, or the difference between metals, I have discovered some things recently about the difference in working with brass vs. working with steel. The brass rod that I was using to make buckles would snap if I worked it too much, while the steel will...

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I haven't tried the electro etch method, so I can't answer that question. But I did have success using ferric chloride for my stainless, and I left it in for about 8 hours. I think the temp outside was about 80 degrees, but I can't remember exactly. I had to use duct tape as the resist because the s...

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I also use a drill for the thick stuff. You could drill the holes before or after - whatever fits your needs the best. You can even use a drill for edge - flesh stitching if you're really careful. I HIGHLY suggest practicing the edge-flesh drilling on a scrap piece first, as you have to be sure to g...

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Hey Hal, I already sent those patterns out via chain-letter. Sorry man.

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Nope - on both accounts.

I will have to think about the first one some more....I may change my mind.

Hopefully he will see this and respond, as I would like to get this going. Effingham already has the design worked up, so I would just need to get the account going.

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The problem I've found with WD40 is that it always seems to leave a greasy nasty residue that just keeps oozing out onto your hands/clothes, and never seems to stop. Did you end up with the same problem?

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Ferric chloride will work on stainless too, but it takes about 8 hours. When using ferric chloride for etching stainless, I use duct tape as the resist. When using it to etch brass or mild steel, I use sharpie marker as a resist.

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Corwin of ArgentLupe wrote:
Johann Lederer wrote:
Corwin of ArgentLupe wrote:I want an AA thong.

Only if you wear it on the outside of your pants in battle...

Deal. I'll get the whole group to wear them instead of tabards.

I want pics of that.

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I just noticed something...the addy says .com when it should be .org . Did the Archive used to be a "dot com"?

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Yes! That's it. Who's site is that? The design is very similar to what Effingham came up with - except I don't think his had the background.

I hope that site's still active, 'cause I'm ordering a shirt!

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If you've already got one, that's cool. Do you have shirts? (I really want a T shirt ) Thanks, Cat Ps. If the site is now defunct, would you be the one I talk to about creating a new Cafe' Press account, or do I still need to get ahold of JT? I would like to have the checks be sent directly sent to ...

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[quote="Aaron Schnatterly I'd think it would have some insulating properties, as well as being artistic.[/quote] And a pain in the butt to pattern. Chef, I would LOVE to see more pics! As soon as I get some time, I have several prototypes I wanna make. Pics ALWAYS make that easier. Cat

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LOL!

Thanks, but I think the results will vary on a case by case basis.

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Ya, that's what I wanted to do, that and maybe coffee mugs. I can't set it up until I hear back from JT though. First, I need his permission, then I need to know where to send the proceeds. Ideally, I would like to set it up so that the checks get mailed directly to him. And I want a T shirt too. Ca...

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Bump...

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Michael, Thanks for your kind words!

Sha-ul - PM responded to.

Thanks!
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I am in the process of working on a new pattern, and this pouch is a prototype. The pattern will undergo some changes, but for now I am offering this one for sale. This is made from 6/7 ounce veg tan, and is dyed Cordovan brown (a deep, rich brown). It has been finished with neatsfoot oil, and has h...

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JT, I was wanting to set up a Cafe' Press account as a fund raiser for the AA. I wanted to have Armour Archive T shirts available for sale, and have the proceeds go back to you for the maintenance of the AA. Effingham is working on an image, and I could set up the Cafe' Press account, but I wanted t...

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Personally, I like the texture but I can see what he means.

You could try etching next time. Maybe draw a viney-leafy design around the bar and on the latch handle and soak it in ferric chloride to etch it.

Either way, I still think it looks awesome!
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Ok, I officially feel left out. I ain't got nothing to PUT on an avatar. I aint gots no coat of arms, I aint gots no maker's mark...I DO like video games though. Maybe you could make one for me that said GAMER.

Lame, I realize....

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The other case, the one that's listed as 17th century German, is listed as having accounts from Western Germany on it. Karen has it listed as German in origin.

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This is the info on the case I did for Bob. In BableFish, it translated as "Bohemisch". Karen has it listed as Bohemian. Is this info incorrect? Lederfutteral des "Wiener Musterbuchs" BÃ¶hmisch 1. Viertel 15. Jahrhundert Leder H. ca. 10,5, L. ca. 11 cm, B. ca. 6 cm Kunsthistorisc...

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Ya, I was thinking "Wow, they had hotdogs back then - AND they had cases for them?" (JK) I can give those other cases a try. They will be a good bit trickier than the others, though. As for the really long document case, I'm still trying to figure out how I'm gonna reach the stitching at t...

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Those cylindrical ones look an awful lot like the document cases. These are something I can certainly do, and am getting excited all over again!

Once I get some research done, I will add a "penner" page to my site.

WoooHooo! Thanks Karen!
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Email sent. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!
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I nominate Karen for president!!!

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Thank you very much! I appreciate all of the very kind comments I have gotten! I am very excited about these as well. I've made stuff from many different mediums, and could never decide which way I wanted to go. I can tell you that now I REALLY feel a sense of purpose, and it's exciting to say the l...

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This is what BableFish came up with for a translation (with one "edt" from me regarding a term they translated as "passers-by"): Rough translation: The wax tablets were usually used to write, of highest Antiquity at the end of the Middle Ages and even beyond. Composed of hollowed...

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Thank you for the very kind review! I am so glad it made it out to you ok, and I am EXTREMELY happy that you like it! I am aslo VERY thankful for the help you gave me by providing info and pics of original pieces! This case happens to be Bohemian (what's "Bohemian"?), and is currently in a...

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Thanks for your kind words gentlemen.

Matt, if I had included the link in the original post, it would have made too much sense. Can't have things making sense, now can we?

I have now added the link.

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I LOVE the color you achieved! That is a very nice box! It's something I would expect to find in a fine furniture store.

Very well executed and very nicely finished!
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FS: Prototype Pouch - SOLD Pending

JT - got a fundraiser question for ya