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by Johann Lederer
Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Sealing the painted design on a roadsign shield?
Replies: 14
Views: 283

I used aluminum oxide primer on a boat I painted for the fire department years ago (small 16' jon boat). It held up well, mater of fact it still looks good today. What I did with my aluminum shield was to Glue canvas over both sides and paint the canvas. That way it doesn't look as bad. I had to rep...
by Johann Lederer
Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: About freakin time... (Adamo's hat)
Replies: 72
Views: 2350

Matt,
You never cease to amaze me! I really wish you would/could do this on a more permananet basis, but I understand....

Read the byline....
by Johann Lederer
Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aigletts / Chapes / Thingys
Replies: 14
Views: 695

Capt. Jamie (By my Hand) had some at War last year.
by Johann Lederer
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How much did you spend on your kit?
Replies: 90
Views: 1871

Being a relative new person ( less than 5 years in SCA), I think I have $1-2K in the items I have. I still have most of my first kit too. I loan the good parts out to people starting out. I read a lot of people were comparing costs for hobbies...I did a little figuring and WOW...scary... I have done...
by Johann Lederer
Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking on interest on my old roman ridge helm
Replies: 3
Views: 229

Awesome helm Sir Finn!

Did Master Magnus make that (WMA)...?
by Johann Lederer
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: HJALMR UPDATE (June 18)
Replies: 20
Views: 551

3) Dennis Heisey (Kettlehelm) –ready to ship.


WOO HOO!!!
by Johann Lederer
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Mild Steel SCA Helm for sale or trade
Replies: 17
Views: 1283

good thing you have him caged up, don't want another episode of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCI18qAoKq4
by Johann Lederer
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Need info on some gauntlets.
Replies: 22
Views: 754

I have these:
http://tiny.cc/NbXtO

I also see Armourer Eric is making clamshell gauntlets also...
by Johann Lederer
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: LARP pavillion
Replies: 19
Views: 439

Looks very nice.
Sounds like you should do a tutorial!
I imagine, if you increase the length of the centerpole you would end up with straighter sides?
by Johann Lederer
Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:53 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Mail Overview
Replies: 4
Views: 289

IIRC Eric D. Schmidt did one also
by Johann Lederer
Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Measuring your head for a helm.
Replies: 12
Views: 234

I used thin wire once to figure out width and length a while back. It makes the oval, and then you can measure width and length that way. If you are ordering a custom helm, you "could" take that, trace out the oval on a piece of cardboard and cut it out and send it to the armourer.... Prob...
by Johann Lederer
Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armour Archive badges?
Replies: 64
Views: 2110

I would love to get at least two, probably more....
by Johann Lederer
Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Looking for decorative "washers"
Replies: 4
Views: 278

Clang has these:
http://clang.adkinssoftware.com/2nds%20 ... %2001.html
by Johann Lederer
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Q: A better brand of jig-saw blade?
Replies: 18
Views: 375

I used the same thing except I used High temperature bearing grease instead of oil, they still dull and break though...sorry I couldn't be more help.
by Johann Lederer
Mon May 18, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: your SCA home kingdom and your SCA persona
Replies: 17
Views: 496

My persona is 14th C German, it doesn't include East Kingdom UNLESS you consider Germany is East of Rome?
by Johann Lederer
Sat May 02, 2009 5:53 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Pennsic armory/armouring school.
Replies: 35
Views: 1034

I have a large straight stake plate shear or I can bring my HF beverlyesque shear, and some hammers.
by Johann Lederer
Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: SHOES!!!
Replies: 70
Views: 2554

Anything in a size 12?
by Johann Lederer
Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: List of lamellar suppliers?
Replies: 8
Views: 343

http://www.polarbearforge.com/lamellar.htm
http://www.whitemountainarmoury.com/
http://www.plasticlamellar.com/
http://www.mefario.com/eldesar/gallery_lamellar.htm

I am sure there are more....
by Johann Lederer
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: HJALMR UPDATE -IMPORTANT -CLOSING SHOP!
Replies: 45
Views: 1451

Hjalmr, While I am saddened by this misfortune, I am saddened most for you. The situation sucks with everything going on in this day and age. Our community will be losing a great asset, hopefully not forever.... I can wait for a while for a refund (even though I could use the money also), but do wha...
by Johann Lederer
Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: AEthelmearc Spring Crown Entrants
Replies: 53
Views: 2253

Hrolfr wrote:GO HAVOC!!!!!


WOOT!
by Johann Lederer
Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Leather Sewing Machine
Replies: 20
Views: 262

The cheapest I ever saw the Tippman was from Ross saddlery in Texas. I believe he is a dealer and was selling it at his cost. I the last time I saw them under $1K it was through him. I thought about buying one years ago, as everyone I know that has them loves them (or hates them). I used to do a ton...
by Johann Lederer
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Images of dogs in period
Replies: 13
Views: 297

I would look in Karen Larsdatters site:

http://larsdatter.com/dog-collar-leashes.htm
by Johann Lederer
Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My....................PRECIOUS!!! (Ironmonger Review)
Replies: 3
Views: 512

Every Pennsic I buy something from him. Hope he has a good selection this year.
by Johann Lederer
Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Late Roman Linen Tunic Pics Added
Replies: 8
Views: 492

Re: Late Roman Linen Tunic

I made this a couple of years back when I was planning a 4th century Romano-Briton impression. It is made from high quality fustian linen/cotton blend. Its machine sewn throughout. Would make a good fighting tunic for the person with this impression. It will fit anyone with a 38 to 42 chest. Would ...
by Johann Lederer
Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Q: Good glue for EVA foam and rubber?
Replies: 5
Views: 163

I wish I had a better answer, but for neoprene foam I used liquid nails. The advantage is it also fills gaps, and it holds well...
by Johann Lederer
Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:34 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ball Stake
Replies: 15
Views: 374

The long one that also fits on the Springfield? With the black plastic grips? Did it have an OD green scabbard with web belt hooks? Want to trade it? Hal Actually Hal, it is the 16" 1918 model with the wooden grips, but essentially the same bayonet used in WWII. No scabbard. It fits Springfiel...
by Johann Lederer
Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hello every one. I need help.
Replies: 56
Views: 1337

Draconis,

Try this website:
http://www.lonelymountain.hoplologia.org/

He is up bu Scranton Wilkes Barre. I like Angus am a basement/garage armourer, I am in Harrisburg.
by Johann Lederer
Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ball Stake
Replies: 15
Views: 374

Last couple of old "round top" trailer balls I got at the local flea market. I had to dig through boxes, but it was worth the $1 a piece for them. I also got a sweet deal on a 16" garand bayonet (but that is another story)....
by Johann Lederer
Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: HJALMR UPDATE (March 25th)
Replies: 11
Views: 463

PM sent
by Johann Lederer
Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: slip roller
Replies: 8
Views: 255

Years ago, a friend of mine made a roller out of hydraulic ram cylinders from heavy equipment. I wish I had pictures of it.
by Johann Lederer
Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: tumbling scales
Replies: 6
Views: 289

Patrick,
You may want to check M.A.I.L. (Maille artisans forum) and the Ring Lord's forum. A few guys there have made maille and scale tumblers on a decent size scale....
by Johann Lederer
Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: how much would you pay?
Replies: 16
Views: 594

I bought my first one a number of years ago on EPAY from another dealer, I think I gave $25 shipped. It is ragged, as it got lent out to many people. I ended up buying one from the vendor listed here for $30 shipped. This buyer is a good guy and his prices are excellent...well better than most. I th...
by Johann Lederer
Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB aluminum sheet
Replies: 4
Views: 114

What I do to remove the reflective material (aka scotchlite) is heat it with a heat gun and use a wallpaper scraper, The heat loosens the adhesive and it comes off pretty nice. follow that up with your favorite glue remover and you are good. It is a SLOW process though. I echo losthelm on the burnin...
by Johann Lederer
Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: I'm quitting armouring as a business.
Replies: 72
Views: 3147

I will pray for you too Matt.

You are a good guy and everyone I sent to you and everything I bought was top notch and well made. I will miss you as a supplier.

I wish for you happiness and health.

Take care of yourself and I hope to meet you at Pennsic this year, if you are able to attend...
by Johann Lederer
Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hot Redhead in Plate Armor
Replies: 86
Views: 21061

You have possibly found one of the few collections of people where the men will spend as much time looking at what the model is wearing as what she looks like. You need to do well with Shroud so you make enough money to: A) Finish the first suit. B) Build a second suit. C) Script and record a secon...

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