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Johann Lederer

I ran into similar issues trying to get buff leather when I was doing a lot of Rev War items. When I could not get Buff leather (which is a heavy suede like leather) I sanded the grain side off cowhide and waxed and chalked it. It was not the best solution. Buff was running me $17 a square foot when...

Johann Lederer

Check this on EBay :
http://tiny.cc/XDfko
they are 3/4"

Johann Lederer

My old Ashcraft baker is one of the round ones. I bought it back when I first started and then upgraded (several times) but I hang on to th eold one for a loaner for guys who are new that aren't sure what they want to do or if they will like it or not. It has been through three guys so far and is st...

Johann Lederer

The blades on mine were pretty brittle and the adjusting screws came loose and caused the blade to go out of alignment when a new guy was using the shear, chipping the blade. My bad for not being right on top of things. Anyway, I changed out the adjustment screws, reground the blade and modified the...

Johann Lederer

For welded:
Master Knuut
http://www.weldedchainmail.com/

Ringmesh
http://www.ringmesh.com/

Atlanta Armoury
http://www.atlanta-armory.com/

I will say that dealing with His Grace Duke Icefalcon is always a joy. He stands by his products and will do all he can to help you out.

Johann Lederer

I found this site very helpful:
http://www.thefirebear.com/thephoenixforge/hfshear.htm

Johann Lederer

Not to derail this....but... what is the though of how this COP was secured? On the back, sides or?

Johann Lederer

Odd I am familiar with the "A B" marking I have one of "those" as a loaner. This is not made like any of the AB helms. I will get a picture and post it when I get a chance...work and private life has been pretty busy lately.

Johann Lederer

Does anyone know which modern armourer has marked their pieces with a plain "A" ? I found a helm with what appears to be a capital "A" in what looks like Arial font... It is well made, at first I thought it was an Anshelm Helmet, but I saw his mark is a sheild with an "L&quo...

Johann Lederer

Oh man, sorry to hear about the family

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers...

Johann Lederer

Nice start...
I am not sure if you saw this site or not:

http://www.hoashantverk.se/hantverk/hoa ... index.html

Johann Lederer

Derian le Breton wrote:It's never 100%, but the process you went through generally results in a better outcome.

Furthermore, just because someone's been a herald for 20 years doesn't mean they will give good advice...

-Derian.

I agree...

Johann Lederer

Working with a herald who understands the way things work can virtually ensure your submission goes through. If they send a few emails, a submission can be essentially "pre-cleared" by the very same people who make the final decisions. There's always the possibility that someone will come...

Johann Lederer

MJ, In my experience, it can take anywhere from 6 months to three years to get a final name and devide passed. My name passed first, within 6 months and my device took close to a year. My wife's name took two submissions and over a year and her device is still not accepted, it is going on year 3 now...

Johann Lederer

Mine was a leather gorget. No pictures except what is seen on the other thread. BTW, it is still in use by a friend of mine.

Johann Lederer

I use Tide brand laundry detergent to remove cos on things that heavy petroleum solvents would destroy. Then coat the metal parts with a water displacement oil (like WD) As for the leather straps, be careful with them, but if you let them air dry (no heat), they "should" be o.k. Depends on...

Johann Lederer

This is the only thread I could find via the search function...
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... =frogmouth

I know someone did a complete work up on one a while back.

Johann Lederer

Merry Christmas to you also Your Grace

Johann Lederer

This is mine (2006)

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Johann Lederer

G man...
Try here:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188980

Johann Lederer

I have seen people mold fiberglas over styrofoam(?) forms. I am not sure what kind of foam it is, but it is rigid not like camp mat foam. I believe fiberglas truck caps use similar technology?

Johann Lederer

Is this what you are looking for?
http://clang.adkinssoftware.com/tool%20 ... %2001.html

Johann Lederer

Is there a little Captain in you?

Johann Lederer

What type of water are you using? Heavily treated tap water sometimes leeches through. I used to collect rain water for leather work and tanning hides. In my experience, it will depend on what the discoloration is a white chemical look or just darkened leather in spots. I know from my experience tha...

Johann Lederer

I have eyes like Maeryk My choice is either glasses or I can get contacts corrected for up close or distance. Glasses were the only option that way I had depth of field. I used to fight "blind" but I missed shots due to my loss in depth perception and got hit A LOT. With glasses at least I...

Johann Lederer

http://historicenterprises.biz/mail-riv ... th=101_141

or ring lord

Johann Lederer

I would add Historic Enterprises and revival clothing. www.historicenterprises.com www.revivalclothing.com Historic enterprises make excellent clothing that is top notch but I am outside of their normal size range. Revival Clothing makes upper end costume grade clothing. It is machine sewn and serge...

Johann Lederer

Good to hear from you Matt. Hope everything works out for you, you are a good man.

Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Johann Lederer

Derian le Breton wrote:In particular, I meant Thordeman's book.

I'll take a look when I get home from work and see if there's a convenient table I can scan for you.

-Derian.

It used to be hosted on line (I believe the site was in France) But my link to it is dead...
http://sallerin.club.fr/Armure.htm

Johann Lederer

What William said about Rec-Specs. They are tough, and cheaper than contacts. Contacts also work, at least with your helmet on. Bascinets with exterior-fitted visors or grills generally have enough space ahead of your brow to fit spectacles in. I have a bascinet from James River (armourer Eric) I w...

Johann Lederer

Must be the year for it! I sold two in the last month...

Johann Lederer

You may want to check with his Grace Gavin. I believe he did a Sythian Harness for Tim Finkas

Johann Lederer

Agnarr wrote:
Benedek wrote:I'm curious as to how you open a beer with a dollar bill

Fold your dollar in half. roll it up as tight as you can. bend it in half. Now open bottle like you would with a lighter.

Here I thought it was to tip the person with the opener...

Johann Lederer

Cool idea.

I like these also:
[img]http://www.grabcart.com/pics/jewelry/rings/bewildbebooprixt.jpg[/img]

Johann Lederer

Irish,
I am glad you posted that picture. It is so hard to explain how to do that with most new guys in my area. It works well though and has the added benefit that "if" you were buying a custom made helm, you could send your proposed liner to the armourer for fitting....

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