The Armour Archive

RenJunkie

Ah. hmmmm, hadn't thought of that.....

Thanks,
Christopher

RenJunkie

I did not know that green oxidation was so easy to get rid of. Yup, the leather is black. I'd like to say it was in anticipation of discoloration, but I didn't even think of that...lol. I actually use my grandpa's old drill in one of those portable presses for the drilling thru insane thicknesses. I...

RenJunkie

Not ever having owned a tent with detachable walls, I have no idea if the bottom of the walls have loops to take stakes. Why would you need ropes to flare it? If it had stake loops, wouldn't you just put the stakes farther out? It's possible that it's just a badly done round, but it's not the only o...

RenJunkie

I use copper for a lot of my leathers, just want steel for this one. Like the look better. I didn't know they made copper roofing nails, to be honest. I use galvanized for heavy stuff and aluminum for faire-weight stuff. I thought combining ferrous and copper based metals gave the leather a really s...

RenJunkie

Problem with using Weaver is you need a vendor's license or they won't work with you. Can't buy from them without one. Least that's what they told me.

I'd get a good heavy duty strap and cutter at whatever width you traps are gonna be. Better than freehanding all those ends.

Christopher

RenJunkie

This fellow: m I've seen some version of it in most eras of medieval art at least into the 16th century in my tent hunting. I call it a conical cause it's sorta cone shaped. If it has a more accurate name, please let me know. Also, if there are some good sites with images out there for period tentag...

RenJunkie

16 oz sole bend onto 6 oz veg for hinges. I'ts more the 6oz that concerns me. I' fairly sure the sole bend will manage.

Thanks,
Christopher

RenJunkie

I understand what you mean Piers. But unless I go with the Midwest version (which is possible, even tho I don't like all the side lumber, prefer carousel), it's gonna run 4 figures for the sort I'd get. Stop gap implies a short use, whereas in this case, it could be years. So I need to get something...

RenJunkie

Load bearing leather on leather. Body armour for SCA heavy. Well, the thing about the OD is I don't want the shaft to OD ratio so small that it pulls thru the leather. Clang's answer was fine, I'm just not using copper burrs. I'm using steel flat washers as burrs. The #6 and #8 are both loose on my ...

RenJunkie

Maybe the thing about not naming yourself after a historical figure?

Christopher

RenJunkie

Not associated? But are the from the same timeframe as the rest of the harness?

Thanks,
Christopher

RenJunkie

Leather to leather. I don't even know what an R-W punch is...lol Not making my own metal parts. I just don't have to desire to fool with it. Not fond of doing metal work. I don't want to use brass, anyway. It'd look wrong with steel nails. I'm looking to find out is which is more important; how tigh...

RenJunkie

Yeah, they look a lot like a Sibley to me too. Just gotta tweak the vent area. Can you put the cot longways in the double bell, or does it have to go crosswise? Again, we run into cost with anything other than a conical. Carousels are expensive. But it's the round that makes me very curious about a ...

RenJunkie

Tho not accurate, Valliant was awesome.

Christopher

RenJunkie

None of them are copper. They're zinc plated. #6 has the right-ish OD, but a lot of rattle room inside. The m3 fender washers have a snugger fit, but a much smaller OD. The 10d nails fit the ID of the #6 snug, but the shaft to head proportion gets too small. thicker shaft, no increase in head diamet...

RenJunkie

That is, as always massively awesome, Chris.

Christopher

RenJunkie

Yeah the regent was one I was looking at. My Bosses have a 10x10 which seemed more than adequate. Does your regent have any problems with leakage or seepage? And you say the 4' ridge double bell was awesomeness without your lady? Mine doesn't camp. Too damp and cool, and it's arthritis, too hot and ...

RenJunkie

Ok, I've got my list of makers narrowed down. next challenge....What to get? I'm thinking I want to do a 16thC Saxon and a fella from the 12 or 13th centuries. I don't like being stuck to one persona. I'm sure I'll hit Elizabethan (my current default), and other stuff. But mostly want to concentrate...

RenJunkie

That is the most awesome, primal sounding instrument......that is incredible...

Christopher

RenJunkie

I loved Merlin.

And I like the direction they went with Excalibur.

Christopher

RenJunkie

Which is more important on a burr, outside diameter or how closely it fits the rivet shaft? I have started to dig roofing nails for rivets. #6 washer has the right OD give or take, but it's loose on a roofing nail. A 10d nail fits the ID better than a roofing nail, but the head is much smaller in co...

RenJunkie

That's spectacular, Chef.

The idea that he hand filed that shape is.....wow. Killer work he did on that.

Love it.

Christopher

RenJunkie

I have some Bohemond Mary Roses. They are too thin for my taste. But he makes the Medieval stuff in a somewhat thicker leather (wish he would with the Marys!) But thinness aside, I love mine. I'd think you could get away with the more Viking styles for your kits in the SCA. They look better than the...

RenJunkie

I loved that pic (2nd HERE link on Modar's page). The thing is GRINNING while he wails his butt gun at the guy with the shield.

Hysterical

Christopher

RenJunkie

Alright, thanks guys. I think I should be nearing the point where I seek advice on styles..... I'm not worried about the wood stakes breaking. I'll have extras, and I can always make more. Just iron hooks never looked right to me. Besides I'm kinda looking forward to making the things...lol Thanks, ...

RenJunkie

I didn't think hot glue would work. hmmm.... It's the big 16 oz sole bend, Losthelm. Not stitching on that unless I absolutely have to...lol. It's loaner body armour for the Shire. I want it to stay flexible since my body isn't the only one it needs to fit. I figure it will fit better that way. It w...

RenJunkie

Ok, I don't care about whether people consider SCA LARP or not. It's always an interesting thread, but nary a bit do I care. However, this statement just doesn't flow. You're insulting him about modern things. You do that at Dag or NERO, it's still going to piss a real world person off. Not their pe...

RenJunkie

Lol....awesome

Jan wrote:My lady finally convinced the rest of the family to go in on a dust collection system for my shop - definitely helps a lot.

Christopher

RenJunkie

Quality, historicality, functionality, and price are the big considerations, in no particular order. I know the wedge and the conical will give me the most historic versatility. But they also yield lowest space. My wife won't be camping with me (cold flares her arthritis, and hot humid gives her hiv...

RenJunkie

Yeah, I know...ugh. But it's for the loaner armour, and I figure it would be easier than sewing padding that works for a range of sizes. So, what sort of glue/contact cement is best? Does it really matter? I been using the Tandy/LF stuff that Barge makes for them for all my leather sticking needs. W...

RenJunkie

A tent company into activism? I had no idea the tent lobby was that big

I totally understand your misgivings on that. I wouldn't want to buy from an activist tent maker either, regardless of what they're activing.

Thanks for the help so far, gang. Keep it coming!

Thanks
Christopher

RenJunkie

And waiting pretty anxiously for that, too.

Otto wrote:I dunno, I suppose it could be done... right now I'm working out the kettle helm... then, if I can find the time while filling sale orders, I'll think on it.

Christopher

RenJunkie

16thC Saxon.

Thanks,
Christopher

RenJunkie

Brilliant!

Cian of Storvik wrote:[img]http://www.brunching.com/images/geekchartbig.gif[/img]

Christopher

RenJunkie

I know tents have been discussed a lot over the years. I'm sure makers have too. But, I'm looking for sorta updated info. I know about Tentsmiths, Panther, Midwest, and the stuff Falls Creek Suttler sells. But who else makes period/period plausible tents? Also, are there any makers of a quality so l...

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