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by Johann Lederer
Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:44 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: to Rittmeister Frye and buff-leather folks
Replies: 12
Views: 474

I applaud your work Russ. There is only one source I know of in the US that supplies original style buff, and he does not share his secrets. He also does not process it more than one batch a year.
by Johann Lederer
Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: lead block or pewter?
Replies: 9
Views: 193

My opinion, lead is way cheaper and usually a lot softer than pewter. Lead poisoning risks are low if you use enough precautions.
by Johann Lederer
Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: basic hammer/mallet question
Replies: 3
Views: 162

I guess it also depends on the hammer/mallet. I have three sizes of dead blows. I started out with a snap on brand and ended up buying HF for the medium and smaller ones. The snap on brand has harder faces (plastic) than the HF ones. I am not sure what type of plastic it is. I have an assortment of ...
by Johann Lederer
Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Foam for helmet padding
Replies: 29
Views: 415

I have a sewn in period liner in my bascinet Like Forth Armories site describes. My new helm is a late Roman Cavalry and it has black neoprene foam in it. I wear an arming cap with it. Honestly, I think I like the foam better so far.
by Johann Lederer
Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:07 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Most appropriate shoes...
Replies: 16
Views: 348

A shameless plug for Master Dru:
http://www.medievalshoes.com/
by Johann Lederer
Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:06 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Selling Silk Banners
Replies: 39
Views: 2190

Awesome looking banners!
by Johann Lederer
Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: SCA legal Kabuto
Replies: 14
Views: 319

I think the Murdoch bug bit you....!
:lol:
by Johann Lederer
Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Rivet supplier on the east coast
Replies: 3
Views: 111

Sir Gavin,
This is the address from a blacksmithing site:
ABCD Industries
1320 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 TEL: (410) 727-4111
by Johann Lederer
Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anyone have an old shield basket?...
Replies: 9
Views: 175

I have one also, I believe it is stainless...
by Johann Lederer
Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:50 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Coptic Tunic and Pilleus Pannonicus (pillbox hat)
Replies: 11
Views: 322

D., Since it crashed, I will say it again...VERY NICE!!! The shoes....I think those are the "eyelet shoes" ala Dura Europas (sp) Graham Sumner has a picture of a recreation in his book Roman Military Clothing (2) on page 36. They were also discussed on the RAT board. I am not sure what the...
by Johann Lederer
Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Caligae manufacture question
Replies: 6
Views: 175

Archie,
I always wondered the same thing, but between Matt's website: http://www.larp.com/legioxx/
and Roman Army Talk: http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/

You will find that everyone that researches this topic thinks the same thing. I agree, but doing it the Roman way never made much sense, or...made alot of sense...

Sometimes it hurts my brain!
LOL
by Johann Lederer
Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: metal hazards, im just screwed
Replies: 7
Views: 329

Yes, I tend to agree that MSDS sheets have a tendency to make EVERYTHING hazardous. The best one is the MSDS for compressed breathing Air, it is toxic you know!
by Johann Lederer
Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Bayonets for sale again with extras Updated
Replies: 9
Views: 280

Wouldn't happen to have just the scabbard for the long pattern garand/springfield bayonet would you?

I picked the bayonet up at a flea market for...<gulp> $40!
<because>
by Johann Lederer
Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: vervelles?
Replies: 3
Views: 107

I have to recommend Talbot's fine accessories, I know he is on the archive, but I do not know if he sells direct any more or not. They are excellent!

I have heard others use chippendale drawer handle hardware, I do not recall the supplier, but if you do a search you will probably find it.
by Johann Lederer
Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:28 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Corrizanna Fabric covering pattern?
Replies: 1
Views: 123

Corrizanna Fabric covering pattern?

Greetings one and all, I am trying to figure out the fabric shell for a corrizanna. Is it as simple as I think it is? I have the plates and faulds cut out. I gather all I need to do is cut the fabric in a vest style pattern to cover the plates and rivet them in? I know this seems overly simplified, ...
by Johann Lederer
Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Have you forgotten some of your garb?
Replies: 8
Views: 726

I was expecting more on the "vegetable" humor....
by Johann Lederer
Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:54 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Have you forgotten some of your garb?
Replies: 8
Views: 726

Cute...
See the cars in the background...?
by Johann Lederer
Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: BIG PILE OF ARMOR
Replies: 37
Views: 1896

Oh no, Murdock has his armour jones going again!!! LOL!!
by Johann Lederer
Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: If you could only have one stake...
Replies: 12
Views: 315

I think it looks like a hammer explosion...but I am one to talk...my bench looks like his floor!!! (and I have a hammer rack!)
by Johann Lederer
Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Attaching "Soup can" Poleyns
Replies: 16
Views: 734

I believe Mad Matt uses the soup cans on his full legs, he might also be one to get more ideas from also.
by Johann Lederer
Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cool hammer
Replies: 1
Views: 270

Interesting concept...I always thought it was the weight of a hammer combined with velocity that drove nails.
I have a 28 oz. steel framer that I used years ago, and a california framer of the same weight, I prefer Paslode...LOL!!!
by Johann Lederer
Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need a quote - 1/4 sheet 16 ga. + 1/4 sheet 14 ga mild
Replies: 9
Views: 164

I used to buy 16ga from Lowe's and it wasn't the best. I started buying drops from a local supplier, usually if they are less than 1/4 sheets you get a break on them.
by Johann Lederer
Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need a quote - 1/4 sheet 16 ga. + 1/4 sheet 14 ga mild
Replies: 9
Views: 164

Cat,
Latest price I saw at Lowe's was around $32 for a mild 16 ga, 24"x24", that is here in PA though.
by Johann Lederer
Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Going out of town....
Replies: 8
Views: 501

Are you going to give a review of your trip??? maybe in OT....
by Johann Lederer
Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: No longer taking new orders
Replies: 2
Views: 195

Take care...
by Johann Lederer
Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Help making Steel Fleur de Lys stap ends
Replies: 13
Views: 308

"The Art of Blacksmithing" is the book I meant, only minor references nothing of great worth, sorry.
by Johann Lederer
Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Advice needed on making a rattan mace
Replies: 7
Views: 211

Lowes and Home Depot have the Plasticoat tool dip spray (at least in my area) in with the spray paints. Harbor Freight has it also at our local store.
by Johann Lederer
Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:00 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Help making Steel Fleur de Lys stap ends
Replies: 13
Views: 308

If I remember correctly, "the Practical Blacksmith" has some pages on making hinge embellishments in steel. I will look at lunch.
by Johann Lederer
Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:49 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Paint for Aluminum Sheilds?
Replies: 10
Views: 255

My aluminum is covered in 5 oz canvas with siloflex on the edges. It used to have rubber hose, but somehow it didn't seem to balance right. I painted the canvas with Folkart acryllics from A.C. Moore or your local craft supplier... If I were to paint an un covered shield, I woould probably use the z...
by Johann Lederer
Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Advice needed on making a rattan mace
Replies: 7
Views: 211

Well, my story of the mace comes from alot of searching on the archive. I have a large red kong mace which I have been told hits hard, so I padded it. I also have one made with rubber door stop wedges with alot of modifications, which I think is a little light. Seeing that you are from Atlantia, I w...
by Johann Lederer
Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:53 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Steel rule dies
Replies: 3
Views: 323

Progressive Service Die
1 Taylor Blvd
NewKingstown PA (717) 766-8004

It has been a while since I bought anything from them. 5 years ago a friend's girlfriend worked there, so I got an excellent deal.
by Johann Lederer
Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:42 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Going out of town....
Replies: 8
Views: 501

Make sure you check out the armour in the haunted mansion...I had a great time there!
by Johann Lederer
Sun Apr 08, 2007 7:10 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: klappvisor bascinet
Replies: 13
Views: 805

Tim,
I have one of Eric's Bascinet's (James River), they were under 300, they have a grille instead of a plate visor, but they are well made.
by Johann Lederer
Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:52 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: cutting saddle weight leather
Replies: 34
Views: 484

I use a heavy handled utility knife, Hyde brand. I always use new blades and cut on a soft surface (covered suspended ceiling tiles). Sometimes it is easier if you dampen it first. If you use a jigsaw, use a leather blade to cut, otherwise your edges will be a pain to finish.
by Johann Lederer
Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Pavises! ARRRGGGG!!!!
Replies: 58
Views: 1429

There is a way to bend plywood that tight, but it isn't going to be cheap. If you use birch veneers that are the correct width say 36" and cut them to size, you can wet them and bend them over a form the shape you want the wood to assume, basically a mold/press. In industrial applications, the ...

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