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by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Chance to play with authentic armour - 10/3/2009 - NC
Replies: 30
Views: 921

Steerpike wrote:
The Dude wrote:And this couldn't be a little closer to me, why?

:(

You oughta live where I live: there's a small body of water in the way for starters :(


Come on now, what's a little swim, then?
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: knees based of the brass of Sir John D'Abernoun
Replies: 11
Views: 505

Those are really, really sexy, Brian.
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: wax spontaneous combustion point
Replies: 30
Views: 413

I'd disagree about the ability of wax to harden leather. And since we're starting to talk about wax vs. water i'll chime in. I've tried baking leather and found the process was more finicky than waxing, and offered armor that was less hard. Waxxing leather does a few things. 1. It brings the temp u...
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Plastic lamellar cuirass back on sale-SOLD!
Replies: 35
Views: 1100

gonna keep on bumpin' it til someone buys it.
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Billy Radford's work
Replies: 14
Views: 851

DeCalmont wrote:I'm curious as to what dates the Coburg bascinet would have been in use?


I believe TOMAR has it set in the 1380's or so.
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: wax spontaneous combustion point
Replies: 30
Views: 413

I honestly see no reason to wax leather when there are better and safer methods available. I may be wrong but isn't wax one of the historical methods of hardening leather? Wax doesn't really harden the stuff. It is the process of getting the leather up to an internal temp of 167 degrees in the pres...
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Plastic lamellar cuirass back on sale-SOLD!
Replies: 35
Views: 1100

ker-bump
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Looking for a Latin translation
Replies: 4
Views: 92

Odor Francorum mortuum mane amo, victoria olefacit.
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Looking for a Latin translation
Replies: 4
Views: 92

Gimme a minute....
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Plastic lamellar cuirass back on sale-SOLD!
Replies: 35
Views: 1100

Plastic lamellar cuirass back on sale-SOLD!

Thought I had a buyer but he backed out so it's still available.

First $175 takes it plus 100 extra plates.
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: wax spontaneous combustion point
Replies: 30
Views: 413

I honestly see no reason to wax leather when there are better and safer methods available.
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: knees based of the brass of Sir John D'Abernoun
Replies: 11
Views: 505

NIce!
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Talking about fighting
Replies: 8
Views: 441

I believe than anything I do regarding fighting activates the part of my brain that assimilates and synthesizes that info.

I think about fighting, talk about fighting, watch vids on fighting and then I go a-fighting.

All of it makes me better.
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ebonwoulfe Armory is now live **SPEARS ARE IN**
Replies: 66
Views: 2461

Coolness!

Very good prices and the baskets look sharp.
by audax
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Well Wishes for Duchess Kolfinna
Replies: 96
Views: 5055

Holy crap!

Best wishes and God grant her a swift and complete recovery.
by audax
Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:54 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: AUCTION Albion Sword FS (pic heavy)
Replies: 3
Views: 250

Don't do it man!
by audax
Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)
Replies: 338
Views: 10689

Johno, I appreciate that.
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)
Replies: 338
Views: 10689

NOt aware there was any venue for it near us. Is there one? Cuz I'd be very interested if there is and I can get my schedule to work it in. What creates a venue other then some people deciding to do something. Well, I know Gaston, Barnet and Maelgwyn would probably be interested. I guess we should ...
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Greek Linothorax's
Replies: 48
Views: 2247

When I am done getting my 14th century harness together, I think I'm gonna make a Greek harness.

They just look so badass.
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review of Isabella E
Replies: 12
Views: 263

Got mine the other day and it is great.

Isabella is top notch to work with, these banners look terrific and I am very happy with our trade.

Buy one now! I command it!
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armour for sale- Now with Pictures
Replies: 40
Views: 2094

Got my knees today: good shape, strapped, everything fergusfetz said they were and very quick shipping.

Thanks!
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Illusion Armoring
Replies: 4
Views: 469

Thanks man and welcome to the Madhouse.
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)
Replies: 338
Views: 10689

Piers Brent wrote:
audax wrote:If live steel were an option, I'd play that too.


And it isn't an option because?


NOt aware there was any venue for it near us. Is there one? Cuz I'd be very interested if there is and I can get my schedule to work it in.
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: When did solid metal elbow covering start?
Replies: 17
Views: 486

I actually meant to write 13th cent. :oops:
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: A prototype for a modern "girdle book"
Replies: 15
Views: 340

The girdle book is very, very cool. The sort of thing that would make a good squiring or knighting, etc, etc, gift.

Imagine having one of these with you on the field when you fight a good fighter and teacher.

I like it a lot.
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)
Replies: 338
Views: 10689

white mountain armoury wrote:Still loving you Audax


My friend, it is mutual.

You are an inspiration to me, from your skill at armouring to your excellent appearance on the field to your gentlemanly postings here.
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)
Replies: 338
Views: 10689

I want to face the peril. It's sort of why I put on my armour and fight people with sticks. If live steel were an option, I'd play that too. My armour is appropriate for it, because i arm myself as a proper man-at-arms should. A kidney belt is not armour. It's minimal sports safety equipment, design...
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: When did solid metal elbow covering start?
Replies: 17
Views: 486

Re: When did solid metal elbow covering start?

greenshield wrote:Greetings all

What time period did soldiers/knights begin to add floating metal elbows to their hauberks?

GreenShield+


I think mid to late (edit) 13th century. Possibly earlier but no real evidence for it.

edited at KtR's command. :wink:
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Who makes a good C.O.P.?
Replies: 5
Views: 381

Wintertree Crafts

Windrose Armoury

James River Armoury
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Making a sturdy belt
Replies: 21
Views: 349

I was afraid I'd have to stitch... How do I know how many ounces a piece of leather is? Losthelm - won't water hardening make it very hard to bend? Just tell the people at the leather store you need some 4 ounce veg tan. After a while of working with leather you'll get an idea of thickness per ounc...
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: PREVIEW: Wisby Gauntlet Prototypes
Replies: 16
Views: 869

sweet bebeh buddha
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anybody fight in a corrazina?
Replies: 13
Views: 559

Ingrid wrote:Making one for me....
Would wearing a surcoat or tabard during practice be advisable to "save" the velvet for dress tournaments?


It will fedinitely help minimize damage to the velvet covering. YOu could also cover the plastic with pigskin or thin cowhide.
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)
Replies: 338
Views: 10689

NB to Aaron : Sir Logan is the DSEM for Rapier. Sir Omarad is the SEM OK, I definately need a good weekend fighting!! Who has a cluebat to hit me with? Anybody? -Aaron Hi, I got the reply from Sir Omarad. Shaved rattan is legal. -Omarad Love the brevity! Now can the debate stop? It's legal, and NOT...
by audax
Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)
Replies: 338
Views: 10689

Jaysus Heironymious Chreest. I'm seven feet tall and 300# or so, and I can hit someone with a piece of damn near broomstrawed rattan and still raise a welt or dent a helmet if I don't watch myself. We're already covered under "no excessive power." If someone's not using some metal or othe...
by audax
Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Making an SCA 5th C Helm.
Replies: 37
Views: 1313

~applause~

Super sweet, Rod.

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