The Armour Archive

Kristoffer

Dont forget the can/house method. I think that would do wonders for you.

Kristoffer

One thing to remember is that many people from around the world are not that good at english and not familiar to different medias netiquette. This can cause all kinds of communication problems. I know this very well because of my limitations when it comes to the english language.

Kristoffer

After very close inspection I see that the lames are flat. Super flat. Almost as flat as a hand hammered piece ever could be made. This means that the hammerwork on modern sheet must be done very lightly so that it doesn't get too much of a curve. I am guessing this is the key to get the right droop...

Kristoffer

If you can get 4130, go for it. It is available in sheet from companies selling aircraft equipment. We have one company selling it here in Sweden but I believe they import it from the US and it is very expensive. Many armourers get c45, usually from germany and you need to order large quantities to ...

Kristoffer

I picked these because of the whole thumb base cover instead of the more common hinged thumb. It has an interesting and pleasing form. (But your A-224 is a very sexy beast). I am trying to develop a good method of making gauntlets of similar style and as a learning project. I did a hand cast that I ...

Kristoffer

Clecos are not available here so I have nerver used them. I'll use rivet instead of screws. It has been suggested that I rivet the pinky side then finish the forming of the lames before doing the holes on the thumb side.

Kristoffer

Tempting. Is shipping included in the price?

Kristoffer

I have also done gauntlets by rough shaping everything then make the holes and use screws to hold them together, then beat them over a ball. This does not produce the shape I am after on a gauntlet like this. Also, the machine screws get deformed and does not stay tight when I start hammering the la...

Kristoffer

The gauntlets I am working on are based on these:

http://www.allenantiques.com/A-227.html

Not a simple task but I believe my pattern is on the right path. I am curious to know how others would tackle a piece like this.

Kristoffer

I have picked up a project I put down some time ago and the time we spent apart has given me some insights. However, I am curious to know how people who make late period gauntlets composed of many pieces go about in the process. I am considering riveting all the pieces from the wrist to the knuckles...

Kristoffer

Henrik, I think you will have a hard time finding spring steel within your budget. It would not be hard to make one yourself, if you find yourself close to Östersund sometime I would be happy to help.

Kristoffer

Lets kick some life in to this again!

Mac, I believe there is a barbuta mentioned that I have not seen anything more of.. *hint* *hint*

Kristoffer

Indeed a good response but it seems that people keep getting stuck on the narration wich I dont believe is written by Mr Andersen and therefor should be dismissed. I have been interviewed and have seen my words being transformed, misinterpreted and alltogether dismissed for something the journalist ...

Kristoffer

You mean like the way that target shooting on a archery range is not at all representative of normative behavior for an archer in the medieval period?

Kristoffer

I must partially disagree in a way. This kind of martial art training is very much for combat. When training martial arts on a higher level you use playful exercises to raise the bar and excel in your art. Playing is the best way to improve. When it comes down to a real life situation more primitive...

Kristoffer

I am suprised no one has posted this here yet.

http://youtu.be/BEG-ly9tQGk

Kristoffer

Llewelyn Gododdin wrote: I think I may just need to do another one and forget about making an SCA helm and just try to make the piece as accurate as I can.

This. It is what everybody making SCA stuff should do.

Kristoffer

Out of curiosity, would an ultrasonic cleaner take away too much to be a good option for cleaning pieces that has no leather?

Kristoffer

Mac wrote:Splendid! Thank you! Now we need to get everyone else on board.

So, Macs favourite piece of armour must be some cased demi-gaunts

Kristoffer

I was thinking that the same must apply to blackening armour. I know a lot of people seem to use chemical compounds for blackening these days but I appreciate classic lineseed blackening.

Kristoffer

I stumbled upon this post and thought it would be of interest.. http://sherylcanter.com/wordpress/2010/01/a-science-based-technique-for-seasoning-cast-iron/ and here is some followup discussion.. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8611468 I appreciate the concept of fat polymerisation and the scie...

Kristoffer

The last video shows what would be a logical way of starting a blank with thinned edges.

Kristoffer

Is that a good way to carry a mail shirt?
Can you check the quality of mail by turning it inside out?
Would you be super awesome with a mail shirt over your harness?

I find it interesting that the two lads in the middle has four lame elbows on their right arms and only two lames on their left.

Kristoffer

Something I just thought of is why all the evidence I have seen of maille pieces like these seem to be square cut at the edges. For example around the armpit, would it not make sense to follow the edge of the breastplate with a reasonable over(under?)lap?

Kristoffer

And they hardly have any of the cool stuff on display in the museum. Its a lot of 17th century clothes and other boring things now.

Kristoffer

More Sexy, by Ugo.

Kristoffer

Several years ago.. It could perhaps be the Ugo..

There are a few more grills at his homepage, http://ugoserrano.com/my-work/armour/

Kristoffer

Or just get a mild steel pipe and skip all welding..

Kristoffer

There is always the Ugo..

http://www.ugoserrano.com

Kristoffer

I would say both.

The OA torch is awesome to use for spot heating wich is almost nessecary when doing more complex things and shapes. A propane forge is good for heating larger areas and is a good work horse for "big" forming.

Kristoffer

Ill take the punch if Hrolfr does'nt, if you would be willing to ship it overseas.

Kristoffer

Link is borked.

Kristoffer

Hey, look what I found on http://www.ugoserrano.com

http://ugoserrano.com/my-work/armour/ng ... the-ugroli

Kristoffer

Ugo,

Put the pictures on your awesome homepage so everybody can see them...

Kristoffer

I do not believe they did tall comb, one piece helmets from thin sheet either, it takes too much work to do it. I think the multiple piece helmets from this period are a quick and easy way to produce a helmet from sheet and they had an alternative method for producing one piece helmets. Do you have ...

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