The Armour Archive

Johann Lederer

I think Angus had his mail powder coated.

Johann Lederer

Sean,
This is where I get mine:
http://www.wertzcoal.com/
Lancaster is probably closer for you though.

Johann Lederer

I have the same as mordreth. I tried them on at Pennsic two years ago. I went through several pairs of ankle boots before I found 1 pair that fit just right. And having add calf/ankles, etc, pretty much shied me away from buying anything higher.

Johann Lederer

Your work is Awesome!

Johann Lederer

There are many merchants at Pennsic.... If you are looking at Budget minded tunics, there is one on the merchant road near the battle field (usually near Bokolo's armor) Neverland Designs(garb) she has all sizes in cotton or linen. I also heard Adric (linen garb) should be there, not sure where. Hig...

Johann Lederer

I think understanding what they are looking at (eye) and how to get it to look like what they are making would be good. I know when I have helped new people I spent a lot of time on how to dish properly and how to planish things with out creasing or scarring the piece too badly. How to modify tools,...

Johann Lederer

If you can get a log (stump) the more you hammer into it, the deeper the depressions will get. Ir you could use a cut off RR tie (think landscaping timber), or a couple of 2x8's or 2x 10s that are glued together or secured together just use the end grain...

Johann Lederer

I have used road sign aluminum for both. What I do is heat them on an old gas grill for about 30 minutes at high, take them off the grille and then quench them with a hose. It softens them a little, at least enough to be able to dish them. They work harden pretty fast, so I use a heavy hammer and wo...

Johann Lederer

Matt probably forgot he posted this a long while ago:
http://www.armourarchive.org/essays/mad ... ield_boss/

Johann Lederer

Navy pattern?

Johann Lederer

I have an Ashcraft Baker "starter" helm, basket hilt and a shield basket. I started in them and loan them out. They have been around for over 6 years and are still very durable. I bought them because I wasn't sure if I wanted to pursue fighting or I would lose interest, or whatever... Anyw...

Johann Lederer

I received an air planishing hammer and a shear as gifts years ago. I think it has been around 5 years or so. I had to rebuild the hammer as the frame was just a bit off and replaced the air hammer with a better one. Other than that, pretty good for what my wife paid for it. Like Eric, it was bought...

Johann Lederer

I agree with what others have said about a vibratory tumbler/deburring.
This site :
http://www.deburringtools.com/deburring ... ndles.html

Will give you some insight to what is out there.

Johann Lederer

I will third ebay. The market for WWII helmets is pretty good. Not so sure about the Spanish German helmets. They differ from true German helmets in a number of ways. I think I paid $20 for mine. a friend painted it to look Luftwaffe and we used to keep it in our Allied camp as a war souvenir. Real ...

Johann Lederer

Looks nice...
Not to derail: The last metal item I blued, I heated it up with my torch and applied transmission fluid to it when it was hot... nice shade of blue...

Johann Lederer

my large ball stake is a cast iron fireplace andiron I bought at a flea market for $2 (for the pair) I filled mine with hard scrap lead and put a steel pipe nipple in it. I have been using it for a couple of years now with issues... It looks like Mad Matt's shotput stake.

Johann Lederer

I have a baseball "team bag" which is the large catcher's bag etc... works well.
A friend has a Straw/hale bale bag

That he likes a lot...

Johann Lederer

I have had my HF shear for about three years now. Blades needed reground after about a year of mild use, and a friend reheat treated them for me. The other problems it had were the crappy lateral adjusting screws for the blade, I replaced them. One word of caution though: the body of the shear is ve...

Johann Lederer

Sean Powell was making corrizina's that were covered plastic, I do not recall what he used...

Johann Lederer

I have a FC Wedge tent with two doors and I have had it for over 12 years. No rips, no tears and in decent shape. My friend has a panther for about the same amount of time, he has one door and his is in the same shape. In my opinion, both perform well, panther is heavier than an FC but to me that me...

Johann Lederer

Hamish Nisbet wrote:... the Purina logo

Johann Lederer

I recommend "Steel Pots : The History of America's Steel Combat Helmets, Volume 1" by Chris Arnold. There is also a Ford Motor company experimental helmet for sale on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/WW1-WWI-FORD-MOTOR- ... 3a6560a0a1

Johann Lederer

K&S Engineering is who sells to most hobby shops.
http://www.ksmetals.com/
They are not inexpensive though.
How much do you need? size wise...

Johann Lederer

One Shire in my area hosts a torchlight ox hide tourney and they use propane torches, that I believe were homemade. I am sure that if you contact the webminister (Master Wulfgar O'the wood) at Shire of Owlsherst he would share the construction details with you. I call the ox hide tourney a knife fig...

Johann Lederer

Irish,
If you run out of sources, check with the East Kingdom Metalsmith's Guild. The guild mistress is Lady Carowyn Silveroak. She is an accomplished lampworker.
http://ekmg.eastkingdom.org/
She can steer you in the right direction.

Johann Lederer

VERY NICE!

Johann Lederer

Used a skill saw. Set the depth that I wanted and kept turning the saw in a circle. Cleaned it up with a chisle. Been using it for 4 years now. Lazarith I did this on the first one I made. I am glad you included the warning in a later post! The last one I made, I used a table saw. It went a whole l...

Johann Lederer

I have three a black walnut, and English walnut and and oak. The black walnut was freshly cut when I got it and it checked pretty bad when it started to dry out, even with banding. I filled the checks with wood putty and it has been fine since. The English walnut is pretty solid and has not checked....

Johann Lederer

I think small claims is your best bet; from my experience.
I had a maunche do a similar think to the tune of around $400 (clothing). I contacted her laurel and she shamed her enough to get the money back to me. Had she not paid, I would have started legal proceedings.

Johann Lederer

As for DVD's...
http://www.youtube.com/user/SgtViktor

Eric Dube has a bunch on line to peruse...

Johann Lederer

I believe, at one time Alan Bauldree (AB HAMMER) was planning on making just the hardware set s for sale. I do not remember what the outcome was. If you cannot contact him perhaps HG Icefalcon or Ulrich at Known World Treasures could get you in touch with him?

Johann Lederer

I started with a 2.5 I bought used via ebay, I ended up with all but the 4 and I think I have a little over $50 in all of them. I was in the right place at the right time (I guess). Anyway, if you are not averse to used tools Ebay seems to be the place to look. Search Basa hammers, Chicago Rawhide h...

Johann Lederer

I have done 2- one was in 5-6 oz leather and that supported a knutt welded stainless nicely, The other one was for a butted 16 ga monstrosity I use 8 oz. both were veg tan from Tandy/Leather Factory.

To get the right shape/design, I made my pattern with tape and transferred it to cardboard.

Johann Lederer

I have the large 9x7 A tent. I have used it for ACW events for well over 15 years. The owner of Fall Creek is easy to deal with, and like others have pointed out they are well made and lightweight. Most of reenacting unit have them from FC Sutlery. I recommend the second door. You may never need to ...

Johann Lederer

I have had good luck removing light galvinizing soaking the metal in white vinegar, it has to be a high percentage vinegar though. It is also not quick, but easy, inexpensive and pretty safe. As far as the discussion on Zinc fumes and Zinc Sweats...I cast Zinc in a foundry from time to time for my o...

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Re: dishing a shield boss?

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Re: Removing Edges From Lamellar Plates

Re: WW II helmets

Re: Halberds Flattop Helm Kit

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Re: Edit: bought HF shear, initial review

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Re: Torchlight Tourney

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