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The loom I made for her was one I bought from Lady Constanza. I bought the preassembled pieces and then put it together. Beautiful red cedar.

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Thanks. The only thing I could find on their website was under the kid's section, which basically said, "They were used to hold water", with one picture. Does anyone else know of any existing bottles, Mary Rose or not? Thanks.

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What are the measurements on the gambeson? I am a kind of long and skinny, so I am not sure it would fit. Also, if you dont mind me asking, what is the reserve? I am not sure I would be able to afford it depending.

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Not totally sure of the differences between 14th and 12th century hose, but I might be interested. What time and day is the class?

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If you are looking for an open faced bascinet, try this: http://cgi.ebay.com/SCA-Combat-Helm-Hel ... dZViewItem

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If you are looking for a cheap bascinet, check here: http://cgi.ebay.com/SCA-Combat-Helm-Hel ... dZViewItem

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I wanna be a Moor inn Lower Spain during the 14th century! One of my friends is doing this and we are running up against a bit of a block trying to figure out what from Byzantium and Saracen culture carried over. Thanks.

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Ok, stupid question coming...What does EH stand for? Not totally sure of all of this stuff on UK LH. Can someone break down the differences, between say UK and US LH?

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I, personally, would be more inclined to the first. Sounds a little less ren-fairy/playing at King Arthur to me. But there is a guy around here named Theoden, so whatever works for you.

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I am looking for information about the status of leather bottles excavated from the Mary Rose . I have heard that they found existing bottles, but have not managed to come up with any other historical resources. I am mainly looking for pictures, dimensions, and other information about known artifact...

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Not sure about all the way out to Pittsburgh, but they have trains that run all the way to Jersey, and are not too expensive. Maybe Greyhound out to Pittsburgh from NYC or Jersey?

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Does it look like she will be making a full recovery at this point? I am sure lots of time is needed, but the most important thing is that she is ok.

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My girlfriend just started this and is loving it. She is still learning, but says that it is long, tedious and a lot of fun. Course, that might be because I finally built that tablet loom for her...that was supposed to be a Christmas gift...

Would you be willing to drop this off at an SCA event?

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Just dont shake anyone's hand in it.

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Link?

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I have heard that their form needs to be better than average, due to the lack of mass to put behind the blow. Teach them to put their whole body into the blow, starting with the legs and hips. Then add in the shoulders and finally the arms. The other thing to look at is where they are holding their ...

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I ended up buying a hauberk from him at GW, and it was exactly what I expected. Ended up selling it because of cash reasons, but it just lost a few rings due to bad closings (16ga, 5/16 butted). Great to work with. Not sure if he is busy at an event right now (as far as email).

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Make sure you seal your leather. Otherwise it wont last very long. Otherwise, looks great.

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The other thing I would check is ho big it is around, period. It might just fit a 23" head WITHOUT padding. You never know how people list things. Remember, you need some padding in there.

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Wait, what was the point of the image of the actual helm posted? I missed something. I know please and thanks go a long way, but when you claim to have a source, and then say "But you didnt say Please!" and treated us like we were 4, you are not going to get the best response back. So, Please show u...

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Hey Lodinn, when you find out, let me know. I am thinking about the same issues with that helm (abeit, my lady doesnt like the googles and since it is for her, I would see if he could shrink the top a bit, and make it a normal-ish spangen.

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Under 40 for cars, my 72 registered as an Antique when I first started driving it in 01 or 02, so I guess 30 years. Just figured I would pass along a potential deal, not knowing anything about Chinese armour.

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What exactly about that helm reinforces the idea of a riveted patch on the eyeslot. I dont see anything special about that helm. A bigger picture maybe, or one from the side, please?

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No idea how accurate this is, but claims to be an original. Caveat Emptor.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Chinese-anc ... dZViewItem

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Very Nice. Beathan, can you work in mild and stainless, and weld mild? I heard you are not going to be able to weld stainless for a bit, but if you can weld mild, I might have a custom helm for you. BTW, this is a 12th century SCA helm.

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I would agree with both of you, and take it one step further. If it bounces off said things, and then I get some sword on it, and MY SWORD hits me with a "good" blow, I call myself dead. Doesnt matter which weapon hits me, but if one does, it doesnt matter what it hit first, or whose it is.

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I am saying that against an opponent wearing mail, the falchion is extremely effective. Shearing shots with the tip of a real falchion can cut open a mail shirt. I walked up to an abandoned metal freezer and cut it open like it was a beer can with tip shots. With an SCA falchion, just hit people wi...

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Hammerhand, I talked with the interested parties and they are passing on it. Sorry I didnt get to post last night with their intentions.

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Free bump for Brennus's forum: www.statutaarmorum.com It is specifically targeted toward this era and people that want to do this kind of thing. Also has some people that dont post on here very often. Not the most active board though.

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Stupid question, but what keeps the pin on the chin from falling out when a spear shot bounces up and into the bottom of your helm?

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Sorry, just sold the bargrill I had to a guy. If you are still in the market once I talk to him, I am not sure how long he said he would need to get the money. I would check out Illusion Armoury, Ironmonger, Beathan at Armour and Castings. It might help us to give advice if you have picked a period ...

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Yes, but you are assuming that fighter 1 and 2 expect the same from there opponent. I was trained that if I had to think more than half a second, it was good. I would not automatically expect someone else to call a blow the same way. I can feel if it is tippy or not, and will talk to my opponent as ...

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The only part of that story that I can legitimize (not knowing anything else) is that there are very few Meridan Order of the Blade (MOB's). I was under the understanding (my personal opinion/view here), that they were wearing special armbands and sashes (over one shoulder and across the body) that ...

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12-13 and I am fighting in steel toed workboots that look more like the motorcycle boots of the 60's and 70's (that look kind of medieval with no laces). I am about to attempt Viking boots.

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Hey HammerHand, I actually jumped on it for some YC fighters in our shire (I am about to become our group's YC Marshall). If I do not hear back from them by, let's say 6pm Friday, it is all yours. Wouldnt want to hold someone else back on it.

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