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Johann Lederer

That blued bascinet is sharp...Hmm maybe I know where my government check will be going....See you wish may come true!

Johann Lederer

One of the other problems that was noted with the swiss style helmet (like the one at Higgins) was the perception that it looked too German. I am not sure if that is a 100% valid reason, but alot of the contemporary literature on the M1 helmet development cites it.

Johann Lederer

Louis,
It looks like he decreased the diameter of his sanding disc backing pad. The part that holds the sanding pad. If you do that, the sandpaper wraps up around the edge, so I can see that. Other than that, I think Eric would have to explain farther...

Johann Lederer

This site has a few odd ones also:
http://www.nyc-techwriters.com/militari ... elmets.htm

Johann Lederer

I agree with you on this. From time to time the experimental inter war helmets come up for sale on the net and at auctions. For a collector, these would be nice to fill in the gaps for helmet collections. In the book "Steel Pots" there is a chapter on the post WWI helmets and how the devel...

Johann Lederer

You know, I was wondering the same things about English Wheels. Most that I have seen at Trick Tools, et al, will do UP TO 16 ga. My guess is 16 ga is going to be pretty tough to run through the wheel and the wheel is probably going to have to be pretty substantial...

Johann Lederer

My old standby 4 1/2 angle grinder is a $14 knock off. When I got it, it came with accessories like cutting, grinding and sanding items, and to my surprise it also came with an extra set of brushes for the motor. I know noiw why it did...a year into it's use, the brushes spontaneously disassembled! ...

Johann Lederer

http://whitewolfandphoenix.com/index.html

I think their work ins pretty nice.

Johann Lederer

That helm is sweet, but with tax time coming, I am short, so at this point I have to pass...

Johann Lederer

Aesa,
Welcome, happy to see you here. Milady and I met you and your adorable puppy at FFFV. I don't have any great advice to offer except that this is the place to get good answers.
Enjoy the journey!

Johann Lederer

I am 6'2" and use a 32" sword with an aluminum basket. The swords are tip heavy compared to hilt heavy. They balance about 4" in front of the basket. I tried longer swords, but I prefer the shorter length because I get more control. I would use gauntlets, and a pommel, but I have not ...

Johann Lederer

Your Grace, I think that your jacks look good, they are not as bulky in material as most that are seen in the market. The heavier leather ones look very masculine, which turns off the ladies pretty quick. I made three Tudor style tapered ones for a local Baroness in my area, she kept one and gave th...

Johann Lederer

Thank you Alcyoneus and your Grace Kilkenny. I always wondered how it was done. I gather that one of the problems was that they did not have the mass that also protects. M-1 helmets were made of manganese steel, while it is hard, it can also be very brittle. I have several older originals in m y col...

Johann Lederer

New pictures are up of the second one. It appears that the dome is 4 pieces welded together with a welded on visor and rivetted sides and rear pieces... So do tell... How did one convert old Army helmets into SCA helms back in the day? I have heard this from time to time, but never in any detail. I ...

Johann Lederer

I would consider Matts link to his method. http://www.larp.com/hoplite/hoplon.html
I think it would be pretty sturdy, but also heavy.

Johann Lederer

As whonew stated:

http://www.horton-brasses.com/products/parts/127

If you can find any other manufacturer that sells Chippendale posts, that would be what I would look for. I believe Horton is the one that Brian Thornbird recommends.

Johann Lederer

It just goes to show you...you can do anything when you really want to...
Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

I agree wholeheartedly with Uryen, tools just make the job easier and quicker.

Johann Lederer

Not mine either, but I emailed the guy, it is 8.5" wide or US hat size 7 3/8

Johann Lederer

I use waxed linen thread, needles and a diamond shaped awl. Mattmaus is correct, the stitch is called saddle stitching. That is my main go to stitch for most things. Al Stohlman has a book out (via Tandy) called the "Art of Handstitching leather" It has most of the stitches one could ever ...

Johann Lederer

sha-ul wrote:btw Your grace, do you know that your website doesn't work with firefox?
a possible factor to look at when looking for a new host

I use Firefox and have never had a problem.

Johann Lederer

I have dealt with VonSussen both on ebay and at events. I will say that his email returns a year ago were better than they are now. But, I had good transactions either way. IMHO, I think he grew faster than what he thought he would and had no way to catch up. That is not an excuse to having bad busi...

Johann Lederer

I second Apicius, and also look here:
http://www.godecookery.com/scafeast/dagela.htm#esicr

Johann Lederer

Raynond has some decent items:
http://www.quietpress.com/

Not sure if he has what you would like though...

Johann Lederer

I recommend Hal on the archive with his devine dishing donut or Ironmonger Armory. http://www.ironmongerarmory.com/index.p ... s&s=blocks

I just check that site and is supposedly is suspended, but you can call him at the number that is listed on line...

Johann Lederer

Honestly, they look nice. Sure they could be a little deeper, but they still are good. The first ones I did I drove the cop through the blunted cold chisel I was using to get the crease in place. I still have that cop, and I should put a note on it that says "HEY, YOU WERE IMPATIENT...CALM DOWN...

Johann Lederer

For inspiration; check out the thread below this one on best looking SCA weapons....

edited to include thread linkage:
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=52805

Johann Lederer

I am with you on that Chef. I have never had a full sized gun "spontaneously disassemble" but I really don't like that thought! We use AAA and N-SSA standards on construction. The last guns we made were bronze (steel sleeved and keyed) 3 pounders on grasshopper carriages. Very nice guns. I...

Johann Lederer

Really nice looking helms and the prices sound excellent too... I hope you do well...I know I will look as more items come available...

Johann Lederer

Is it just me or is the bore just a piece of non seamed pipe? The cannon we make all have seamless liners. Of course, the ones we make are from a later period (18th and 19th century).

It is an awesome build though!

Johann Lederer

I would say to check with Cat or LWCM here on the forum, I am sure there are others also <don't want to slight anyone>
The website I always used was:
http://www.mailleartisans.org/

Johann Lederer

I just realized the one I listed is the exact same pattern...I like Krag's website, very nice.

BTW Murdoch, Those were the first project I made, and the y are easy and turn out pretty quick. I have seen your work, they should be great when you are done!

Johann Lederer

Will this work?
http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/p ... helbow.jpg

Johann Lederer

Very nice Cat...me thinks you are finding you niche...

Johann Lederer

If I were considering a location, I would probably ask the farthest Northern and the farthest Southern parts of each Kingdom, which area would be best travelled to and then try and do a site search in those areas. Maybe it would be a good idea that two sites be located; one in East and one in Atlant...

Johann Lederer

Nice! Unfortunately, those things are still banned here in Meridies; I've never been given a clear explanation of why. From the KEM's Letter in the September 2005 Popular chivalry: I saw THL Ulrich von Brandenburg's head split open like an overripe cantaloupe from one of those things. -+G I agree t...