The Armour Archive

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This is armoured combat. A kidney belt is not armour.

Just sayin'.

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Tae Kwon Do is the BEST STYLE EVAH! quote] My Shaolin Bear Stike cant not be stopped. And yes if I lived near Dante we would be fighting tonight with flaming swords, not because it brings more to the game, fills a void from the tedium of rattan combat, or to piss off Johno but just because its a fl...

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There are warriors, and then there are the rest. Ask Sir Guy, Jehan, Ziad, Thorvaldr Skeglauss, Aaron and some of the other worthies in uniform here whether their fighting rattan makes them less warriors, even if they may not agree with your preference.... Hell, even I got nasty looks at work for c...

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Leo Medii wrote:There are warriors, and then there are the rest.

QFT

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Ludial wrote:Maybe it has to do with all the armor getting in the way. How viable is grappling in armor supposed to be, actually?

It's in pretty much every extant fechtbuch. So pretty viable.

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Went to Tandy's, the usual bitch wasn't there You have a Tandy's bitch too? Yeah, Tandy's always has at least one bitch. She thinks she knows everything, and lies to you about stuff. Thats why i go to Landwerlins in Indy. they have everything tandy does with better prices (on leather not tools), ex...

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I think your dye job is probably going to need repeating if you soak it now.

In future, wet the leather first then dye it. Doesn't need to be soaking wet but the dye will absorb better and more evenly when the leather is cased.

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Naval Jelly. It works and costs about six bucks.

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I have repriced the boot covers at $60 for anyone interested.

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Angusm0628 wrote:I've called him three times this week and left a message on his phone. I'll pimp it on my household list for ya and see if ya get any bites there. but it's the best I got..

It is much appreciated.

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Are you two working out an armour deal or letting everyone know bout your torrid online romance??? Rondel is buying my Norman helmet. Alas no torrid romance for me, online or even in my head. Angus if you have someone who wants this, I will drop the price to $160 including shipping. I just need to ...

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Rondel wrote:Snet you a PM

responded

and bump

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a bump before bedtime

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Hmmm very interesting.

I really appreciate all the good ideas. Keep 'em coming folks.

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That was really nicely done.

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Had a sword tip lside up my chest armour and under my dog collar gorget and tap me on the larynx. I immediately went back to my brig gorget.

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Old_bear wrote:I use peppermint oil in the wash for gambisons, works great on "fighter funk". Though in the case of yours, the more drastic measures sound about right.

V

Hmm, peppermint oil.

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Jestyr wrote:How much for the spats (shoe covers)?

They run $75-$100 depending on the height desired. Mid calf is $75 knee height $100. Made with @6-7 oz chap leather for durability.

My pics aren't attaching.

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Very well done.

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Niall Mor wrote:For scabbards, would you work on steel swords or just rattan?

I'd make one for steel, sure. Do you want it wood cored or solid leather?

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I'm easy, all I need is a set of vambraces. marcus I make them for about $60 plain. Contrasting trim color is no extra charge. Tooling runs $30 an hour. Happen to have pics of some that you have done? Does the $60 include straps and buckles? Let me know what measurements you need (I have lanky arms...

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Slaine wrote:Vinegar can really help with smells. I find the scent washes out of fabrics readily. Sunshine can help with that mildew smell too.

Good call with the sunshine.

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I have a duck cloth gambeson that I let stay wet in storage about week .. Of course mildew set in and it became stinky ... very stinky. I'm not not talking the regular SCA helm funk level. I really need to use it this weekend. I tried tossing it in the wash and dryer. It's now clean but still stink...

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Would butted be ok for voiders/gussets? back of legs? I am definitely not going to use it for an aventail/mantle or skirt. This is for steel combat. It will probably be okay for a while. Eventually you'll get rings dropping out, especially if arm pits and backs of knees are legal targets in your gr...

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That is a gorgeous helm. Love the patina. YOu Eastern European dudes are doing God-like work.

Don't ever change.

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Rondel wrote:Pmd you again

responded

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I has a bump

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BdeB wrote:Here is one from this years Pennsic, courtesy of Ursus:

http://www.bogpages.com/SCA-photographs ... eRWa-X3-LB

That's a really good shot of him. Thanks.

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Also boot toppers/puttees for guys who wear modern boots but want to cover them up. Would you be doing a custom fit on these, the kind like Halberds does with sabatons where the client mails him his shoes? That would be an option, if someone needs the custom fit. They would have adjustable straps a...

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kaiÃ¶ wrote:Can I buy blocking solution at Tandy's? How do I use it, paint it on the border of the dyes?

Yeah, Tandy's has it.

Hyah:

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home ... Product_12

Instructions for use are at the bottom of the description.

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Different pants or add some winngas to help blouse your pants into the boots when you get them.

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May I suggest to not use, the powered steel wire brush on your armour helm. It could mess up the leather and it does not leave a satisfactory finish in my opinion. Down with powered wire brushes for armouring. Hal holds up big anti wire wheel protest sign. The crowd chants: No more wire wheel brush...

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Ooh! The boot toppers are an amazing idea! And scabbards are too. How much do you think you'd charge if you were to make a leather scabbard? Thank you for the input. I think the boot toppers are a go. Around $65-75 for a dagger depending on how complex it is. A sword scabbard would cost more due to...

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Makes me wannna go throw my tools in the creek alongside Hal's.

That's a great hat for a first try Rod. Serously good work.

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Rondel wrote:PMed you

hmm not gettin' any love from the Archive message system.

I'd be happy to do business with you (I remember you want the helm too).

Hell, we could do a package deal, if you wanted. I could use the money to get my new hat ready for the field.

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