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by Andrew Young
Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What Do You Make of This?
Replies: 15
Views: 792

Re: What Do You Make of This?

RenJunkie wrote:Is his elbow protected by his vambrace? It looks a lot like a bazuband-ish sort of set up.





Yes. We have actual extant vambraces with elbows and proto-wings. I believe some are featured in the Battle of Visby book...one or twol in Scandinavian collections.
by Andrew Young
Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Look Ma, no power tools (hand made camp stool): NEW PICS UP
Replies: 26
Views: 505

Maeryk wrote:Lookin good!

and yes.. it has never ceased to amaze me how much I sweat using a jack plane.




YES...exactly..I was sweating buckets of water!

Screw diet plans, Tae Bo, Pilattes, ad naseum....somebody outta package "the plane diet"...nuthin but wood chips and shaving.
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: interesting loom.........
Replies: 13
Views: 264

i recently met a young lady at a sons of norway meeting that does this kind of weaving. i will be seeing her again next friday and will ask her about it. the young lady had a version that uncluded a small box loom. she had pictures and historical back ground on the whole set up. and translations fr...
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Look Ma, no power tools (hand made camp stool): NEW PICS UP
Replies: 26
Views: 505

A before and after pic showing hand planing..... http://www.partsandtechnical.com/101_0387.JPG Bearing in mind I am a 'serious-amateur' weight lifter....I will say that I was suprised how much planing wears you out. My blades were pretty sharp...could be sharper but still it was a work out itself. F...
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Gas Forge Survey please help
Replies: 15
Views: 291

You know I read all this stuff about venturu this and venturi that...ie forced air... All you need is a beefy tube and a good fan and youll get plenty of air into that thing. No forge is ever the same....we make them per our needs so there really isnt a one size fits all approach. You tweak it and a...
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: lots of BLACK LEATHER possible for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 190

lots of BLACK LEATHER possible for sale

Heres the deal. Got a great project for the ambitious guy who wants a crazy repair job... I have a 5000 dollar Maxwell leather sofabed from Restoration Hardware that I was asked to repair. Some info on it: http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1185001&na...
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FEASTWARE and PERIOD PIECES
Replies: 3
Views: 366

Castus_valerius wrote:do you make those lanterns or are you finding them somewhere? If you are making them, I want to get a set...


Its great right !

I actually acquired that about 13 years ago from a dealer that my friend worked for. She had all sorts of neat glass pieces.
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Mechanical Planishing Hammer - w/ Pics
Replies: 58
Views: 2014

In my opinion a planishing hammer is a waste of your time (and money). If your piece is of adequate thickness to begin with, and of relatively homogeneous planarity (no extremely deep dips, bumps, gashes that would exist if evenly sanded across the plane), than you dont need to spend hours planishin...
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FEASTWARE and PERIOD PIECES
Replies: 3
Views: 366

FEASTWARE and PERIOD PIECES

Background: For a while I did some interior design work. I really enjoyed the work and during that time I collected a number of items used to accentuate homes and rooms. So the following are some neat items I no longer need and roughly collected according to thematic muse. They are being sold as &qu...
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Circa 1340-1370 german/french clothing and harness
Replies: 13
Views: 335

Gregor Its a great start! The only thing I would suggest is that your overall silhouette needs a bit more form...curvaceousness. Even accounting for artistic style, we find that 14th century depictions of clothing and knights had some 'cut' and shape to the components. Few flat gutter plates can be ...
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: HOW TO: Blocking wool felt hats
Replies: 10
Views: 494

Well, historically, we do know that it was cottage industry.....:mrgreen:

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by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:34 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Wool Silk.....sources for good historical fabric ??
Replies: 3
Views: 148

The word from some 17th century reenactors is that wool/silk blend are ideal for flags that are constantly waving....more durable in other words.
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:44 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Wool Silk.....sources for good historical fabric ??
Replies: 3
Views: 148

Wool Silk.....sources for good historical fabric ??

Ive found some on fabric.net


http://www.fabrics.net/outlet/Detail.asp?ProductID=1890

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Wondering what else might be out there.

Hoping to make some banners/flags.
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Look Ma, no power tools (hand made camp stool): NEW PICS UP
Replies: 26
Views: 505

Doug, show off some pics of your stool sample ! Kudos to Ziad btw, I planed it out some more last weekend.....its much better. The planes belonged to my grandfather, though my father told me they may have been inherited from his father or grandfather) I also used another type of H frame saw (belonge...
by Andrew Young
Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:38 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Patterns of Fashion 4
Replies: 3
Views: 136

Looking forward to seeing what is in it. Might make me get off my butt and do some 16th century stuff Ya know.....for me, my paralysis comes not from the basic patterns...or pattern books etc. --rather it sizing up the pattern to my larger than typical frame --and from choosing the right material -...
by Andrew Young
Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: A nifty anvil classification site....
Replies: 2
Views: 102

Did you read what that site said about armour? m Sort of missed the fact that most of it was made from wrought iron and not steel and armourers would buy plate from a batter mill too. I like the home site where they have an anvil listed as maker unknown when it sure looks like a John Brooks to me w...
by Andrew Young
Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Look Ma, no power tools (hand made camp stool): NEW PICS UP
Replies: 26
Views: 505

Is that big axe chisel edged or double beveled? Looks a lot like one I have seen that was attributed to hewing RR ties with in the 19th century Not sure about the edge yet. That "late medieval through early colonial style" can still be bought at most any German hardware store. I seem to b...
by Andrew Young
Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: A nifty anvil classification site....
Replies: 2
Views: 102

A nifty anvil classification site....

http://www.blackiron.us/anvil-types.html
by Andrew Young
Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:31 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Look Ma, no power tools (hand made camp stool): NEW PICS UP
Replies: 26
Views: 505

I am thinking of making a froe from a big piece of spring. I used my axe which still worked amazingly well given how much smaller it was. But yeah....oh and here is a new aquisition I just got my hands on... It is very old. Ive seen the exact style in the late 16th century though I suspect this to b...
by Andrew Young
Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Fine Splints Arms ..with bells (black)
Replies: 4
Views: 432

The breastplate sold..

the arms are all thats left....
by Andrew Young
Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Halberds Double Dog Stake
Replies: 7
Views: 310

There are so many phonetic ways that can be interpreted...

[img]http://www.northpacificdesign.com/images/dog-steak.jpg[/img]
by Andrew Young
Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stonekeep: Checking Interest: Spring Steel Helms
Replies: 16
Views: 479

A helm's mass is one of the things that make it safe. If these are too light it may not be a good thing. Any idea what one would weight? Uric Exactly. Thats one of the misconceptions of spring. Its a bit heavier than mild due to its mass but that doesnt necessarily mean helmets should be too light.
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:22 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: latest project
Replies: 4
Views: 324

Cool man...I love seeing those later period impressions.
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anyone out there doing finger gauntlet kits?
Replies: 29
Views: 788

First, I want to make sure I understand: you're going to make full finger gaunts for ~$145 or so? Because that would be awesome. I'd snatch a pair up in a heart beat. Maybe a couple pair. You wouldn't even need to polish 'em. I'd happily glove my own. What material will you use? Yes my goal is $ 14...
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: solid BREASTPLATE brigadine fauld and back SOLD
Replies: 13
Views: 798

I know no less than 3 people looking for a cuirass and backplate somewhat like that. Please E-mail the following info to me at theregent@optonline.net with type of payment you accept (check/credit card/paypal) if you would like me to pass it on: Ill take what pays. 1) It appears the brig back does ...
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: solid BREASTPLATE brigadine fauld and back SOLD
Replies: 13
Views: 798

Drew, How large a body could you cram in that breast and fauld, I got the right height, but I have an SCA xxl build Thanks Randy I am 6'7....however I could easily trim the cuirass down a bit. I have put the armour on a man about 6'2 with a pretty big mid section and it fit him fine. It can be open...
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anyone out there doing finger gauntlet kits?
Replies: 29
Views: 788

Ah, okay I got ya. Thanks for the clarification. We can do either approach fellas, no problem. I might even find a happy medium in between. But I know what you mean Oswyn, the flesh grip of a finger cant be beat. Alas, BobKnight raises a good point.....while I dont have issues with my stuff being &q...
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anyone out there doing finger gauntlet kits?
Replies: 29
Views: 788

Drew, are these the kind that will ground out on the rattan, or not? If not, how are you planning on attaching the gloves, and are you planning on adding any padding pre-sale? What gauges are we talking about? (Seriously hoping for the non-grounding, pre-padded kind). Hi Im not sure what you mean a...
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Question on Research materials
Replies: 13
Views: 171

Ask Yoda....I, I, mean Karen.
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Look Ma, no power tools (hand made camp stool): NEW PICS UP
Replies: 26
Views: 505

Re: Look Ma, no power tools (hand made camp stool):

..and yes this leaves blisters. Many. And a few splinters, I'd wager. Nice to see hand-worked stuff. What's your plan for the mortises? Suggestion, 3 legs work better on uneven surfaces than 4, and produce a couple less blisters. Well Im gonna go with the four legged version because I will also be ...
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Finger Gauntlets
Replies: 16
Views: 631

Hospitaller@Acre wrote:If they were like a leather wisby bell cuff I would be happy too..I am in at that price if they look good.
Rannulf


Sure, thats one of about nine 14th century variations we are working on. :)
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anyone out there doing finger gauntlet kits?
Replies: 29
Views: 788

My passion is limb armour so it was a logical move to incorporate gauntlets.


We will be doing completed hourglass gauntlets for about 145 - 160.

The kits will run around 95 or so.

We're finishing up some prototypes now. Pics coming soon (along with a lot of things, lol)
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Legit or not?
Replies: 9
Views: 474

what are you asking?

If its sca armour.....at 400 for what appear to be decent legs, a useable helmet, gauntlets etc...

go for it. Most helmets cost 400 or more.

Its something to star with for a newbie....
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Finger Gauntlets
Replies: 16
Views: 631

I will certainly keep you all updated.


If I could get them down to 100 Id love that. But we will see.
by Andrew Young
Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Look Ma, no power tools (hand made camp stool): NEW PICS UP
Replies: 26
Views: 505

The legs don't need anything more than a good drawknife! The riven log can be adzed smooth. Don't need cabinent shop tools for "camp" furniture! Thomas Indeed, I am not going for a finished look. Im aiming for a "we just arrived and need a quick place to sit" look. Yes Maeryk it...

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