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Kel Rekuta

and on that hypocytical note, I think that Hrolf's comment is a far more constructive argument... so... BEGONE HERETIC! For mine is the recipie for the ONE TRUE PIE! ( http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-melton-mowbray-pork-pie for the recipe. mm. Pie. ) http://cbertel.files.wordpress.com/2009...

Kel Rekuta

... I do WMA... One really positive thing about the SCA ... Here is one more: you can reality-check your WMA techniques. If they work in SCA, they may have worked in period. If they don't work in SCA, they won't have worked in actual battle. Or you can simply use blunt steel and find out if they wo...

Kel Rekuta

Thanks so much guys. These were not easy to make. In fact they were FAR more challenging than I imagined - lots of stuff to account for and figure out. Yes indeed. However, you clearly learned a lot and undoubtedly motivated a number of us to take an interest in leather cases. I made a couple goble...

Kel Rekuta

The first place I'd look for white belt leather "sides" would be Weaver in Pennsylvannia. m Siegel in California would be a very close second. Maybe better for you, shipping-wise? Zack White has a great rep too, although I've never had the opportunity to deal with them. The Leather Factor...

Kel Rekuta

This place here has 1/8" thick white latigo sole pieces. Maybe they can sell you a whole side? m Cat PS. That last place says the leather is not dyed. How are they getting it white?? Chrome retan. It won't be a pure white but a chalky pale grey. Close enough for mocassins. If it is a pure whit...

Kel Rekuta

The first place I'd look for white belt leather "sides" would be Weaver in Pennsylvannia. m Siegel in California would be a very close second. Maybe better for you, shipping-wise? Zack White has a great rep too, although I've never had the opportunity to deal with them. The Leather Factory...

Kel Rekuta

Baron Conal wrote:
Jeff J wrote:Can't recall the source, but I recollect that these work better if you add a strip of leather between all of the seams when you put it together.

guesses as to why?

every seam?

A welt stiffens the seam line taking the strain off the thread. No flex, no shear against thread fibre.

Kel Rekuta

Jeffrey Hedgecock wrote:Here are a couple of closer photos-

Jeff, are these painted with or dipped in a metallic finish? Does it scrape off and need periodic touch-up?

Kel Rekuta

Thanks for those!

Kel Rekuta

I'm curious if anyone has attempted to make a Wisby type 7 CoP (or any other type, I suppose) from heavy leather instead of with metal. Is it effective for SCA combat? Is there really much weight difference between one of leather and another of steel? I made a Type I from water hardened saddle skir...

Kel Rekuta

Thanks for comment where in your opinion it could be on sale, I Think it forums of living history? Sorry, I missed your question earlier. I think there must be living history groups that tend toward 15th century re-enactment. I don't participate in that era so I have no suggestions for you. Perhaps...

Kel Rekuta

Kenwrec Wulfe wrote:
Baron Conal wrote:SCA - Sport armor or Real Armor?

Real armour, no question

Sorry, the question is vague. By your reply, do you claim SCA armour is or should be real armour?

Tag, you're it.

Kel Rekuta

Probably this helmet and bevor is useful? Many of the people here are SCA members. They can't fight in that equipment. Those of us that practice historical martial arts can't fight in that equipment, either. Fighting with open faced helmets isn't allowed in either of our rule sets. Well made, good ...

Kel Rekuta

Dave, Irregular octagonal hafts seem to be the norm in surviving pole weapons. None are rectangular. Some are almost round. There is a recent study published on pole arms which delves into their construction and history. (m) I make ours from slightly rectangular stock and chamfer the corners. It isn...

Kel Rekuta

So what gauge is Icefalcon's mail? Is it 18ga or 16ga? I'm referring to the flatring MS stuff. I've been lusting after his chainmail for years now, but it's always just out of my budgetary reach even with the sale. I don't know you from Adam so please take this as constructive advice. If you really...

Kel Rekuta

Check out builders' hardware stores that carry high end locks, door handles, cabinet parts et cetera. I bought a six foot strip of stainless narrow piano hinge for $30 CAD. I couldn't make it that cheap.

Kel Rekuta

Will PM what I have.

Kel Rekuta

Oh, that's so nice. :Mr Green:

I hope they get used in combat and not hung on an office wall.

Kel Rekuta

John shut down the armoury. He has too much overtime at his new job as well as a family and farm to care for.

Kel Rekuta

Instead of designing a Rube Goldberg inspired gauntlet, may I suggest you simply invest attention and effort in learning to keep your hand out of the path of blows? A brief study of period gauntlets will lead to a conclusion that they are helpful limiting damage from incidental contact with blades. ...

Kel Rekuta

Just found this when looking for something completely different..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3fPHAAqiLI&NR=1 WHO ARE THESE GUYS???? :twisted: for the opportunity to do that kind of fighting i think i would move to Canada (but I ain't cheering for the [Toronto Maple] Leafs) Nobody cheers...

Kel Rekuta

Kel Rekuta

I'm certain I have the first, at least the leather - tannery chapters. I'll have to look on the shelves for the second. If I have them, I'll scan them for you. Kel Looking for a couple of books. Won't be able to buy until some time after Christmas, and would probably rather do a trade for a leather ...

Kel Rekuta

The most common dye problem is excessive application. People keep pounding on coat after coat because they don't see what they expect. The excessive aniline pigment rests on the surface after the solvent evaporates. Even generous buffing won't eliminate the excess to the point that the finish treatm...

Kel Rekuta

I agree Gabe, that was good enough to post twice - to be sure, to be sure.

Kel Rekuta

Actually Kel, looking at the museums photo, and the Madrid armour, the two are not that far off. At least the extant part of the torso harness. I wouldn't say it 'bears no resemblance'. No, no Bob. I meant to refer to the Pitbull creation at the start of the thread, not the Higgins display. My regr...

Kel Rekuta

The little guys are soooooo cute. Wow.

Madame, you rock.

Kel Rekuta

Yeah, I got that B.A.

I just wanted to up the ante from "possibly" to "will".

Kel Rekuta

Baron Alejandro wrote:And possibly have it translated by my Italian-speaking archaeologist girlfriend.

If you find it we will have it translated.

Kel Rekuta
AEMMA Toronto

Kel Rekuta

I managed a couple snaps while the guard was distracted.

Tough object to shoot in available light...

Kel Rekuta

It is made out of a re-purposed 16th century pauldron in part, and it was done in the late 19th or early 20th century, I don't know if for Bashford Dean, Higgins himself, or someone else. The inspiration was one in the Reale Armeria in Madrid, but like most such things at the time, it is a less tha...

Kel Rekuta

Luther Anshelm wrote: Armor is STUPID CHEEP!!! Sorry if you donâ€™t care to hear that, but it is a fact.

Yours, Brent

Well put!
This ought to be a sticky at the top of the forum.

Kel Rekuta

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:These are all reasonable responses.

Ah, you're a mixer - aren't you.

Kel Rekuta

Nope, I'm cool with helm prices, considering the time and effort put into them. Now can we do something about the cost of leather prices? Tandy Leather Factory is killlling me. Raise your own cows, skin them, tan the hide. Too messy, too difficult? Visit a tannery! Leather is cheap! Tanners operate...

Kel Rekuta

It might be resin impregnated. The tannery rolls on a coating that improves abrasion and water resistance. I have heard it is done to hides with cosmetic blemishes. It will be fine for armour applications so long as you don't hope to dye it. If its really shiny, like plastic sheet, then it is not so...

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