The Armour Archive

Johann Lederer

Freiman, I have seen some people use the upholstery tacks with the brass rosette heads, I have never tried them. They have them at Home Depot and Lowes around here, not sure if there is an equivalent in Germany. My first Brig I use the rapid double head rivets from Tandy leather factory, they do loo...

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If you paint them with Rustoleum it will prevent rust. Sort of what it's for. Smart@$$.. LOL! Ok, so since it's not horrible or deep, it sounds like... use scotch pads to shine it up and then polish it to a mirror shine, right? Any special brand of polsh or something? Walmart have it? Then keep it ...

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Iron monger makes reasonably priced hammers:
http://www.ironmongerarmory.com/

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Praetor,
I don't specifically know anyone specifically, but that is the Kingdom of Atlantia, well known for friendly gentles.
BTW, try this website:
http://www.medieval.co.nz/construction/shield.htm

this press is the one I spoke of.

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Mike is like a Boy Scout!

Anyway, I know he is a straight shooter and will work with you on anything.

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William Thank you...I had not thought of that...
Tim, excellent!

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There is a website that has a shield press that is made from a couple of different heights of wood that do not require a curve cut. They run the length of the shield rather than the width. I have never used one so I have no comment there. There are some that have though. The other option is to use r...

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Aaron, I am in the market also, and have been considering making a canvas cover and impediments to fit on a carport frame. I don't recall the website, I think it is called medieval tent resources, they go over different types, advantages and patterning for the do it yourselfer. A friend has a 10 x 1...

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Praetor, My apologies for not understanding your compromise. I remember being 16 and money was tight. I had the fortunate circumstances of having a family that was worked in all phases of construction so I had access to just about anything. Over the years (I am 45 and have children your age) I have ...

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Kilkenny, Let me ease your mind that I am not one of those people that would pad and tape a sledge and say sure, why not? I, by no means am an expert in SCA, but I am a reasonable man. I surely would not make a weapon that would intentonally cause harm to myself or others, because that would be wron...

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Paetor, The only thing I can add so far is save some money up first and when you go to the home store buy yourself a mid grade jigsaw or borrow one. You will not be happy trying to use a lesser tool to do the job. If you have the choice of wood vs tool this week, get the tool, learn how to use it we...

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You guys are going to laugh but I like "A Knights Tale". The director said he wanted to show how they were like the rock/sport stars of the day and I thought it did that well. I agree, with that aspect but i did not care for the quasi medievalish music that evolved into Rock... It is ente...

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All good answers, and it helps me to understand the concept more. Insane Irish wrote: It is an opinion from one marshal to another. Basic hand strength. If I can grab a polearm and squeeze the head and can NOT get 1/2" give OR I can feel the rattan under the give, the weapon fails. If I squeeze...

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I hate to post this, but I have heard about three differing opinions what progressive give is. One I found on Cunan and the other was by Tessa in Combat Archery. I did a search of the Forum and I still get the same types of answers... "Progressive give is the ability of the foam to provide incr...

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Flecky, My only warning is that this is not a cheap hobby/sport or however you want to describe it. Somethings can be done less expensive but some will not be done on the cheap. Your first step coming here is a good one, the wealth of information these honored Gentles can and will share with you is...

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Good Questions... I wondered the same, but my only admission on the side of Liability Insurance is that many sites I have dealt with require it, for their protection against you or your guests (spectators) being injured. It is similar to homeowner's insurance where if you are doing the work at your ...

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King Arthur was one of the worst movies ever. I'd love to see more historically accurate medieval movies and would be one of the first in line to see them. In the meantime, I turn off my history gage for the action epics, appreciate what tidbits of real history are included, and enjoy my adrenaline...

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praetor, I built the press that Legio draconis uses for scutums. I modified it to accept my bar clamps because I have a load of them and they are all Irwin Quick clamps which I love! I press all the wooden shields I have made in it and have even loaned it out on occasion. It works for any type of sh...

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I will second dealing with the History channel and movie production companies. They want what they want, and alot of times it doesn't matter if you try to correct them.

At least I hope the guys from Regia made some money off of them.

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Matt,
Did you make them in one piece or two like Mr. Price suggests in the TOMAR? I do like the form, they look very nice.

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Thank you your Grace...

Note to self...bring alot of cash to War practice....to buy cool stuff!

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Flecky, One piece of advise I would recommend that worked for me was to attend your local group meetings, for me it was a Shire, before you join. get to know the people and see if this is something you truly want to do before you spend money. I came to meetings just to get a feel for how things were...

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Matt, they are horrible...you better send every set you make directly to me and show no one! LOL

No Matt, your work keeps getting better and better all the time, Keep up the good work!!!

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Sweet Car...

When I was in High School, my buddy had a '71 Mach I similar to that, I had a '73 Chevelle SS and there were assorted 442's, Tempests and Trans Am's in my running group. Brings back old memories...

Brian...MOPAR=NOPAR...!

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You may be able to draw some ideas from Naval Cutlasses from the 17th and 18th Century. Several Civil war Sutlers (merchants) have them sometimes VERY Cheap. The guard offers alot of hand protection.

Here is one site:
http://www.fcsutler.com/fcswordsabers.asp

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Sounds like another job for:
Air Bear-the mega talented giant headed mutant - Proclaimed by Murdock-the slow of armouring

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Very nice, good work!

Does Sussen sell visors only??? Or were they salvaged from another project.

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Raptor, I have to say I really like those latex masks you have done! I am especially fond of the Predator, I think you captured that one very well. Everything that everyone suggested so far does work, but, in my experience molding heavy (thick) leather is difficult, just make sure that it is "c...

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I have not motto'ed my shield yet, but what I do when I paint shields and such is use carbon paper or make my own carbon paper by rubbing a pencil on the back of the paper. That will give you the direct transer of the design. There are several free fonts available at fonts.com that come close to wha...

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VERY NICE!!!

Everyone I showed your work to loves it also!!!

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Your Grace,
Will you be bring any to EK South Spring War Practice in April?
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Shire of Blak Rose

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Nice tools...did you scroll down to the price list???

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Thorgrim, You ask the same questions many of us have pondered over the years and it will always be in the back of our minds. How can one reduce wieght but still have the protection needed and have a historical "look" to it. At least that is what I am gathering. Konstantin brought up the tr...

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Never saw a picture, so I will leave that up to Murdock's expertise. From what I have seen you post so far Skill you have! Of course we all can't have little heads like Murdock....LOL

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