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That's what I'm doing. The leg parts are separate from the foot parts. I'm turning the upper leg parts, then turning the lower foot parts then stitching them together. The uppers are thick leather, and tall so it's a bitch. I think I can do it though. Thanks Johann for taking the time. ANy other tip...

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I didnt like wax hardening because it wasnt reliable in the heat. If your armor is in your trunk on the way to a fight it gets soft in summer. It gets soft when you fight in the sun. I like water hardening much better. I havent had a problem with that yet.

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Nah, the seams are all inside. There's no keel.

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These are the components of the boots, minus the soles. So far I have one pair of calf parts sewn together inside out, soaking. The foot parts wont be hard to turn at all, but the leg parts are gonna be a bitch.

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Yah, we got the toe thing figured out. The entire thing is one big turnshoe. It's just that the upper is so tall it's gonna be a pain to turn. I'm soaking it now.

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Dont let the leather dry out too much. It'll crack. As for straps, you want supple straps right? 6 to 8 oz is fine for that.

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I have the first uppers stitched together and soaking now. Even wet I see this is gonna be a real chore. As for the wearing them dry part that's not the way these boots are formed. They're supposed to be real stiff. The cool thing is a friend of mine is making me the thick felt socks that go inside ...

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I had thought about soaking it but I wasnt sure. Thanks mate!

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So I *FINALLY* got help and figured out the toe thing for the holy grail, er, I mean the boots I want. Gonna have welts, cool soles and the TURNED UP TOE! Yay!. Doing the lower part isnt gonna be hard at all. But turning the leg part looks to be a hot buttered bitch! Anyone ever do it? Are there any...

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I love Mongol stuff. So i fight with a saber or mace, with a small center gripped round shield. Sometimes I use a spear. To be honest I care a lot more these days about looking like what I'm supposed to be than I do about being a hot stick. I love the fight, always have, always will. But because of ...

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Next time spend two hours.

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Just out of curiosity, how much success have you all had using a mace on the field? I know in period a mace would be a very effective weapon, but in our game with swords that can slice through "anything" why go for a weapon that is not going to give the clang that many people expect? Do you enjoy t...

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My background is in Japanese martial arts. When I had two legs that worked that's all I used and I did ok. It's a lot more work. That's all.

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Fact is, if you wanna be japanese and look japanese you'll fight with what the japanese fought with. If you wanna be successful in rattan combat you'll either work REAL hard at that or switch to something else.

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I use the three inch one and love it. It's a good thumper.

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In shape is a matter of opinion. Round is a shape...

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I was well over 400 pounds at one point. Now I'm about 280 shooting for 250. I dont think I hit terribly hard unless I want to. But when I want to I still can. Fat is the enemy of fighting. Not weight. Muscle is heavier than fat. If I were all muscle I could be 300lbs and still be happy.

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oooh, you can cut the tension with a knife!

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I rarely thrust with my saber because I look so damn gay when I do it. But my saber has a thrusting tip on it. Just in case.

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By the time of this event I'll have celebrated my 40th birthday. So yah, I'm getting old. These young dogs are hungry too! They outrun this fat old man and leave me little but bones to pick.

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Yah. I have some info if you want it. lemme know.

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How did they do in the tournament?

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I agree with you Cet, I just dont think about it. I can take a hell of a punch. But if I think about it, I'm not doing what I need to be doing in a fight.

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Not only the ability but the willingness to totally commit to kicking the guts out of someone.

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Step right up, come get stabbed in yer guts you poodle walking skirt wearing royalists! Before I die, and die I shall, I'll take 50 of you with me to serve me in hell!

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Boobs are natures perfect food.

Nothing to peel.

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If people wanna take this too far I dont see as anyone is really gonna be able to prevent that. It's not gonna matter really, wont be anything new when it comes right down to it.

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I'm thinking Samuel can handle it

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No no, you're way off. That's Dutch. Totally.

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I could only get one of them to load, the one where you were fighting the lefty on his knees. It was hard to tell, but did you throw one offside shot on him? Lefties FEAST on us with that shot, but it works just as well on them too. Try it out.

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There is a separation in the SCA. It pertains to a lot of things but in this case calibration. I noticed when I moved here that the 'big gins' need to be hit *JUST* so. The 'rank and file' types take a lot wider range of shots. I'm using this as a basis for my own calibration now. I've spoken to som...

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Yah. I've done business with him. No problems.

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Whatever armor you feel comfortable fighting in is fine by me. If you choose not to wear it it will hurt when I hit you. If you can deal with that then good on ya. Your armor doesnt kill me, your weapon does. Any 'advantage' you might think you gain by wearing less is in your mind and of no concern ...

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Good fix. I agree with you.

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Ya know, I've seen Nissan exhibit a lot of things over the years. Arrogance, brutality, kindness, explosive gas... but never fear.
Just sayin.
Anyhow, I get an MRI this wednesday that'll tell me a lot about whether I'll be able to fight in this shindig. Think good thoughts, ok?
Thanks.

Anyone ever turn a boot?