The Armour Archive

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A simple shoulder cop, with dagged leather edging and a lamellar sleeve.

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I want that sabre, but it would pretty much just sit in my closet until the spring or summer when I've finally got the time to learn how to make A hilt (let alone one that looks good). It's not that hard. I've made them with nothing but a drill and some files and some chamois to wrap the grip. myar...

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Boy Jaymes Chipendale wrote:OK time to make the call mild or stainless 18-16g steel? also how much approx so i dont over or underbuy? then i can finally close this thread and stop bothering you all.

Stainless will be next to zero maintenance. Mild will be lots of maintenance to keep the rust at bay.

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Gaston de Vieuxchamps wrote:4th video up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXvPZIWO4

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I get this: The URL contained a malformed video ID.

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That is one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

Is there any EMP in Texas?

And, Duke Gaston, my cousin, we simply must have a go at this at some point. Some of that karate crap I spent all those years learning seem applicable in EMP in ways they don't in the SCA.

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PM sent

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losthelm wrote:What color barrel are you using?
If its blue or white please consider a Corrazina, Churburg #13 or coat of plates/ Brigindine style armour.
All of these styles make it a lot easier to cover the plastic parts as well as being a bit quicker to construct.

+1,000,000

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kaiÃ¶ wrote:using what as thread?

Most folks use waxed linen or nylon.

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home ... Product_16

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home ... =Product_4

I reccomend linen.

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kaiÃ¶ wrote:Can you please post (or send me) some pics of how the aventail is attached to the helmet please?

Generally the mail is sewn to a leather strip which is then riveted onto the helm or held in place by vervelles.

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ok i have one thick (will measure later) barrel almost whole(bottom and where i tried making a cuisse out of are gone) and wanted to make the trunk of the lamellar from this along with any leftovers in the "skirting" and shoulder pieces i was going to ask about lammelar sizes and what wor...

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That is awesome.

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I never recommend full speed, multiple rep pell work unless your goal is to have damaged joints. My theory of pell work involves working on returns, combos and placement, all at slow to medium slow speed. If we were working together I almost guarentee the first words out of my mouth (as a trainer) ...

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Folks are probably getting tired of me screamin' the same Mantra again and again, But Jackie at Shamrock has done a few things for me over the past year or so and I cannot be happier with his work, professionalism and the quality of product he's delivered all at not gonna break the bank prices.. I ...

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sha-ul wrote:
audax wrote:
sha-ul wrote:what are you looking for?

A bar grill to finish out my stainless bascinet.

Andy Ward [url]wardmetal.com[/url] might be able to plasma cut one from solid stainless

Hmmmmm.....

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sha-ul wrote:what are you looking for?

A bar grill to finish out my stainless bascinet.

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Who makes and sells bargrills by themselves?

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DeCalmont wrote:Audax, you're ruining it...

I'm such a ruiner!

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He is fine polite young man and a pleasure to help on his way.

Well done, to you.

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It is an absolute myth that one is at a disadvantage in SCA combat wearing authentic armour. Stop telling these horrible horrible lies!! We are slow and dumb cause we wear so much armor As for me, I dont really fight in persona. My armor and soft kit are about 50 years apart, though most people don...

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It is an absolute myth that one is at a disadvantage in SCA combat wearing authentic armour.

Some people are just weaker than others.

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Moog, Keeper of the Terminator Artichoke. The good Baron is correct in that the SCA considers mail a costume accessory. Seperate mail mittens did see use in the early 14th century. If you intend to use them for the SCA you'll have to have a legal gauntlet underneath. haha. The whole SCA or just you...

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Nice.

Added to list of things to get. So many many things to get....

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I am just speechless.

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auzzyfella wrote:Hi all,
we are an Australian based 14th century group, Preussenreise Inc, we represent the baltic crusades organised by the Teutonic Knights basically a club MEDieval.

Sweet

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http://www.kolfinna.sca-caid.org What does that mean? It's pretty freaking cryptic. the last post on the site so far: From Sven October 1, 2009 â€“ 12:06 pm The official word: Yes, it is true. Kolfinna will be removed from life support this afternoon. The family asks that people do NOT come out. Th...

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Cunian wrote:http://www.kolfinna.sca-caid.org

What does that mean? It's pretty freaking cryptic.

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I don't think your gonna have alot of fun with a nine foot halberd unless it was freakishly light.

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September video is finaally up. Could use some more polish, I had some serious technical issues (video recorded over) but that's what I get for waiting till the last minute. I feel it's important to stick to my deadline so here it is. Can't cut and paste the link from my phone because it automatica...

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If you also throw in a few conditioning routines (100 burpee challenge... Why do I suspect this isn't just testing your ability to get through the alphabet 4 times on a single soda?? I have absolutely no idea what that means! Is it an American expression? He's talking about burping the alphabet. It...

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How can you not know this? And I thought you were a lesbian. Its a field hockey stick. Seen in our country being used by violent athletic youmg women in short skirts. Well, to be fair, I'm a Texas lesbian. Football is a religion here. We don't know from feild hockey. I might have to check it out th...

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I agree with his Grace that sole bend is overkill. I pruchased a hide a few weeks ago and while it is really good stuff, very consistent and hardens well, it's a real PITA to cut and overkill for SCA armour. I'm going back to saddle skirting.

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Wot's a hurley?

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What does 'sole bend' mean? I'm trying to figure out what all the terminology means right now. Sole bend is the thickest part of the hide that is then compressed by machine to make it @1/4 inch thick, stiff and very very tough. It's what they make shoe soles from. If you google "leather termin...

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as soon as my hands are on them i will have pictures of course. no more brown duct tape and no more spray paint scratching off the moment you use your spear. regards logan dont forget, our pre-sale ends this thursday! i am hoping to have our new line of fiberglas spears up this week also. same as t...

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dont forget, our pre-sale ends this thursday! i am hoping to have our new line of fiberglas spears up this week also. same as the red society minimums that you are used to only we are getting them in a brown with black streaks. look like oak and the pigment permeates the entire shaft. regards logan...

Re: enough for lammelar?

WTB: a bargrill

Re: My new helmet