The Armour Archive

Andrew Young

The problem is that Raymond's and the sites in the other thread... are mostly listing dress accessories, not arming buckles

Yes, I noticed that Strongbow. Good eye.

Andrew Young

True, true Klaus. I suppose my point was that Matts showing a lot of promise for wanting to achieve a good shape and finish, which I think he should pursue. In my opinion its better to master the shape and finish....and then decide to offer lower gradations, such as cheaper munitions if desired. But...

Andrew Young

I just caught this thread. Its a bit early, however late this winter/early spring we will be unveiling a full plate "white harness" components (circa 1400) featuring authentically shaped 'higher end munitions' pieces yet priced at extremely competitive rates. We may omit the helmet as ther...

Andrew Young

We can certainly assist. Great prices too.

Andrew Young

Nice job Matt. In the spirit of healthy criticism, I also agree that they need more of a curve between the meta and cuff. Also, I sincerely suggest really working on your finish and appearence....partly through some more plannishing, but largely through more grinding/polish clean up. I see some piec...

Andrew Young

I make them as well. These are about ten years old based on late 14th/early 15th century styles bordering on a corrazina but the idea is similar...I actually based it on one I believe 'Mac' made years ago. still in progress... http://www.partsandtechnical.com/brigback.JPG later converted to a backpl...

Andrew Young

I am a lifter but Ive also learned to force myself to use my left hand....it is harder and takes concentration but its very useful, especially when you leave your other arm at your friends house overnight. Very inconvenient.

Andrew Young

Been hunting around for a reliable source of armour buckles which Im going to need rickty-tik-tik. Figured this could become a useful thread list of all the armour buckle makers out yonder...I like using different sources to keep things varied. So if you know of a reliable armour buckle source....pl...

Andrew Young

My right arm keeps getting bigger

You mean....like this:

Seriously, just work out the other arm with a few more reps...thats what I do. And....stop eating so much protein. That will even you out.

Andrew Young

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Andrew Young

Ah yes Will does fantastic work! He ranks among one of the top 15 most visible armourers in my opinion. And the range of his work is equally impressive. Very friendly and approachable fellow too.

Andrew Young

I use a 220volt Sears craftsman Matt. Its been working for over 10 years and the warrenty is wonderful. I can weld battleships.

Andrew Young

Matt, why are you fluting 12 guage? Most fluted pieces were much thinner. Use some heat if its that big an issue.

Andrew Young

Ditto, the Harmand book is great.

Andrew Young

check in the HISTORICAL SECTION or under my profile ....IVe posted pics and responded to BP threads....

Andrew Young

Ugh....why dont you guys just make a simple 'springy' fluting tool...and/or get better with a hammer. I understand the bead roller is a fluting tool in a manner of speaking but it seems like such overkill. Forgive me, nothing personal really....I just really like the authentic approach which I stron...

Andrew Young

Bingo! Smart minds think alike.

Andrew Young

If you mean the lobe on the front plate which covers the ankle bone that is a common feature on English greaves see well into the 14th century/. Aside form the BP effigy it is present on: Ralph Neville, Hugh Caveley, Sir Robert Grushill, and Robert Lord Hungereford among others. Cet, First ...thank...

Andrew Young

Im referring to the english wheel Jiri.

Andrew Young

Still, this would make a fun repro:

http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-equ ... experi.htm

Andrew Young

As well, I love seeing your work! Fantastic.

Andrew Young

This thread invariably goes downhill fast. Its the helmet Nissan, not you.

Its a period freon can.

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Andrew Young

Most Home Depot/Lowes brand names are pretty good....but they can get clogged and the brushes inside sometimes need replacing. I suggest the warrenty, though Ive used mine for over 10 years. Its an indespensible tool in my shop. Great at quick trimming and quick grinding before final state or two of...

Andrew Young

cheaters.

Andrew Young

I dont think so....look at the enlargement: http://www.partsandtechnical.com/BPlowergreavedetail.JPG You can clearly see and make out the spur's thicker line. Follow the line representing the side of the greave all the way down (which the white arrow is pointing too & the red line is suggesting ...

Andrew Young

lumpy "bag of marbles" Konstan, Im going to launch a new website dedicated to horrible armour in honor of that phrase. Well put. Anyway, I actually contend that the anvil can serve far more for planishing. I do a lot of planishing on the anvil surface and a tremendous amount of shaping wi...

Andrew Young

Zanetto has a sweet copy of Lombarda /400 for sale

The detail in that book will change your life

Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=003

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Andrew Young

I am toying with making a pair of greaves in the latter 14th century style. In artwork, Ive seen maybe one or two greaves like this with such a strongly protruding U shape at the lower edge (extending significantly beyond the edge over the back greave) ---but given the numbers, this feature seems ra...

Andrew Young

I believe, from off the top of my head memory, that that helmet or a similar one is in THE SWISS AT WAR , one of the Osprey titles. Its a great profile image of a klapvisor at the very least.

Edit: I confirmed it. It is the same klappvisor.

Andrew Young

Self taught....lots of experimentation. My advice: --most importantly: ASSUME NOTHING and do not immediately accept second hand (modern) interpretations as always being correct. --read any armour book you can find --read up on medieval technology, industry to understand capabilities (what they were ...

Andrew Young

well it went up to 750s....still a bargain by any standing

Andrew Young

Or simply adding a welding bead down them...and carefully grinding. Its not rocket science at all.

Andrew Young

ah, I hear ya. Well I dont use the money or transfer until the item is shipped (in case of returns, folks who need to back out, etc). Its a comprimse between keeping customers as ease and ease of use. Okay, back on track.....

Andrew Young

Andrew Young

Ya know Gwen, thats honestly one of the reasons I had to abort two purchases from you guys. Happened once, than later on I was going to order some glassware and forgot you didnt take PP. I dont know how many people that may have happened to, but its worth giving PP another shot....I resisted for a l...

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The Pigface that Never Could

14th Greaves (ya know the round bottom edge....