The Armour Archive

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

That almost makes sense to me except that the hands are not a target area anyway. So if the buckler covers an illegal strike zone, it makes more sense under your statement to not have them. From my understanding, people wear finger bucklers so they are able to move their fingers independantly (henc...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

What timeperiod is that? Thanks for the pic. Not too many illuminations I know of from around the 12th century with tons of details.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Not really sure, as I was leaving for fighter practice as the car was pulling into the complex (past 6pm). Called the office, and told them the next time I had the police called for something that was the sound equivalent of nailing into a stud, I was filing a charge of harassment against them, and ...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Ok, I will look into the Coppergate. Anything closer to around 12th century? (Guess that is what I get for asking general questions) Gave whittling as an example, as it is an easy reference point for people to work with. That, and I remember a statute talking about Templars who had nothing better to...

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Ok, does anyone have citations of mallets being used in a camp context in European Middle Ages? Looking for wood only, that someone could shave down with a knife while killing time. I have to think they were used, as it is just too good of an idea not to (price, cost of materials, and level of effor...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Yeah, when they call the cops due to me peening copper rivets at four in the afternoon, I just gave up. This was on my deck, as I live in an apartment.

What really p*sses me off about it is they didn't even bother to say anthing to me before doing it.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

If they had finger bucklers over the top of the gauntlets would that change your opinion? -Dietrich Well, since SCA rules dictate that shields, even bucklers, are immortal and indestructible...sure, why not. Would be interesting to see someone try that. Is it legal to use a buckler/shield with a tw...

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Yes, he made it. I should have a review of an aventail he made for me later this week. Headed over there later today to get the rings welded shut around the bargrill. Preliminary review: Works great, looks great, well worth the price. C'mon guys, this is a great deal. Even if you don't want the coif...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Currently have both brow bands dished, and started on doming the top. Work has been pretty much at a standstill, as I have to use someone else's shop to work in (neighbors complained).

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Having gotten one of those when auctioned off here, you still need a bigger one to work with anything larger than half gauntlets.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

I know someone that may be interested...Passing it along.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Ok, I was thinking it would probably be one of those "really common" items, that people wouldn't really bother saving. I know as soon as we busted one, it was thrown into compost, and we made another. Seems just too darn simple not to have existed at one point or another. You can make them...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Picture a normal hammer head thickness, leading up to a section that was easily 4-6" in diameter, and about 4" long. Just got a straighter section of tree-branch, and using a wood rasp, chisels, and a drawknife, could knock one out in a couple of hours. Here is a much fancier picture (seem...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

I have yet to hear anything about Waldryk's new management. I had heard several things about past orders, but AFAIK, everything is now clear. If you have heard otherwise, please share, as I may know some people who are looking to buy under new mgt.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

So a thread on another forum got me thinking. In several areas, working with hand tools, I have used a maul. Giant thick piece of wood (usually hardwood), with a semblance of a handle carved into it. Is there any evidence things like this were used in camp settings for mundane things like tent stake...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

That's wonderful...but what are they? Shot glasses? Thrusting tips?

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

You may try a curved or really short fluting stake, Hal. I just picked up a "chisel" from an estate sale that is a whopping 1cm wide.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Before that? Castle Wars 2006. When the fighting was stopped by the King, who threw a hissie fit about crap that was NOT against the rules, but he just didn't like it...and he wasn't fighting anyways...and NONE of the actual fighting fighters had a problem with it. You should remember that...you we...

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I've never said that *all* Meridians were wimps. But, after years of "active marshalling" and "whippy, barely legal sized swords" and "tag, you're it...aren't you going to call that?" from this Kingdom...heavily encouraged by *most* (not all) of the Royalty and Chivalr...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Yeah, I am about 6'6", but if the chest is about my size, she can just mount it higher...

Mostly concerned with the shoulder width, and chest circumference.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Only if the included nose has a 1/2" of progressive give across the face...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Rustoleum works wonderfully, being designed for what you are trying to get it to do.

BTW, Paw-Paw's death has been attributed to many factors, but heating galvanized once or twice won't kill you. It is the overall buildup of years of working with it. It may make you sick however.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

There is a local guy who is starting to fight (pretty quick learner, too) who fights madu and sword. The biggest frustration I have with the weapon is that it doesn't translate well to other forms. Maybe two sword, if you squint. Same with buckler. A very long stretch would be spear. Just my viewpoi...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

The cheapest I have seen *new* legal fencing masks go for is $43, at fencing.net, so depending on your price point, it may help to go new and know it hasn't fatigued at all.

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http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/WOW_widow/

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Can I get measurements on it? My fiancee may want me to grab it as a sewing form so I don't have to be present.

The previous is a shameless idea for me to get new clothes.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

How much are you looking at getting for it? Exactly what size head is the biggest it can fit? May know a guy who is interested.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Yeah, they have a high level of quality. Be aware, the "natural" is far rougher than most of their other fabric offerings. They also have a starting price of $7-8, but subsequent addings cost very little (aka. 2yrds cost 7.20, but 15yds cost

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Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Yet it is more when European personas are using them that the arguement holds. If a guy is out there in "Persian" armour from the 1500's, that is one thing. But a Celt with a madu? Point stands. BTW, we are supposed to use Period Europe as a rule of thumb test. Would weapons like that have...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Thanks for the lacing information. Anyplace you know of online that has dimensions/hole placements well enough to send to one of these CNC guys, or does someone on here make plates close enough to these they can work? Helping to get a guy from SCA armour to Byzantine in about 3 easy steps. Buying th...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Excessive is not in my list field vocabulary. There is: Light Good (possibly substituted by yes or a nod and salute) Medic If it was hard enough to bother me, I will likely be on the ground and injured. I'm not trying to be a tough guy or anything, I just don't feel it can really be excessive witho...

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rbntex wrote:Put yourself into that picture, you're walking back with sword over head and you get hit.

Then I fall down. He has a shield, and under the above situation it has already been established that the dead cannot clear out safely. Fall down, cover up, and then talk about it to the person later.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Hey Egfroth, any chance you could draw a quick diagram showing the lacing method for the chest lames? Friend of mine is looking at doing a kit like this, but is confused about the order they lace together. Anybody know people making plates with these dimensions/hole patterns?

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

If you really get to the point of 600/800 grit like Sean suggested, and still don't like it, you can use buffing compound by hand. PITA, takes forever, but it can be done. Tandy has the white stuff on sale right now. Or, as I just discovered last night, HD has a mini buffing kit, with 3 wheels, comp...

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Couple of things to keep in mind about using sheepskin. One is that the edges tend to "shed" making them a bit thin, so I found that sewing them together was the best way to get enough coverage. Even still, there are places where it is 2 layers of sheepskin, because the fuzz wasn't thick e...

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