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by sha-ul
Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: not armour but cool metal work
Replies: 15
Views: 485

I like how the colors run on the steel, were you planning on sealing the steel to keep it from rusting? if so what did you have in mind?
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Hardened Leather Question
Replies: 5
Views: 202

House of the Wolf wrote:Be nice gentlemen, and notice that he is new, with only nine posts. Its entirely possible that he wasn't reading the archive during our last conversation about hardening leather.


vivat the courteous!!!
by sha-ul
Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: Linen Tunics ALL Sizes ALL Styles
Replies: 20
Views: 1133

asbrand wrote:Once our finances are in order, I'll be most likely placing an order. :)

ditto :!:
by sha-ul
Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: Linen Tunics ALL Sizes ALL Styles
Replies: 20
Views: 1133

lady Sybilla, the newest design looks great!! :wink: It almost looks long enough for my lady to borrow for a dress. how much would it take to lengthen slightly, and maybe exaggerate the neck slot to accommodate nursing?(hint hint) and have you thought about peewee sizes?
by sha-ul
Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:11 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Washing Period Clothes
Replies: 32
Views: 615

For wool wash - and actually for most natural fibers, I recommend Orvus - it's actually a horse wash that you can pick up at Co-op or Tractor Supply (at least if you live in the South). They now make a washing liquid labeled Orvus Quilt Wash that's essentially the same thing. I use this a lot with ...
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Oh no! Ono!
Replies: 21
Views: 791

why does this picture remind me of Casey Jones from TMNT
Image :twisted:
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Rotary Cutter
Replies: 24
Views: 415

Re: Rotary Cutter

Has anyone tried this... rotary cutter I just geting started and it seems just a useful as a throatless shear, but cheaper. Plus the armoring essays say they are good. I picked up a heavier bench type rotary shear a while back,& was very disappointed with the design CLICKY HERE I bought if used...
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Medieval Yard Sale in Orlando Florida
Replies: 46
Views: 1594

follow up, the tea pot arrived yesterday & the wife liked it very much :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :wink:
by sha-ul
Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 100% Linen Tunics for sale NEW
Replies: 22
Views: 1144

Lady Sybilla wrote:Just received some stunning blue linen. Anyone interested in a blue/indigo tunic with ginger trim?

Also working on making some larger sizes, and will post new pics shortly.

would you happen to have any photos of the new colors? (trim laid over the bolt would do) :wink:
by sha-ul
Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Egill's projects
Replies: 6
Views: 501

Egill Gullbjarnarson wrote:5. Anything that stays at my house for 6 months is mine.

does that include mothers in law, or ex-wives? :twisted: :P
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 16th century Illuminatti time to show off your kits!!!
Replies: 382
Views: 29949

Jon Eppler wrote:My other armor from two years ago.

Image

do you have documentation for those nad tassets? :P



seriously, thank you for your service.
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Guant progress
Replies: 46
Views: 2484

the fingers should be attatched to the knuckle rider if you have one. doing so keeps the back of the gauntlet from being pushed up or pulled forward by the finger plates when you make a fist. Padding, all I can tell you is what I've done personally, which is to lay in loose layers of fulled wool be...
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 100% Linen Tunics for sale NEW
Replies: 22
Views: 1144

Re: 100% Linen Tunics for sale NEW

I need to make some extra cash for events (and new armour), so I'm selling 100% linen tunics to those who are interested. Tunic shown is made from high quality linen in a rich burgundy, trimmed with ginger linen. The color of this fabric is far nicer in person. Professional seams. Will make in two ...
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 100% Linen Tunics for sale NEW
Replies: 22
Views: 1144

Calontir. I started a contact group here in Fairfield, IA about a year ago. My husband, Llynewyn, and I are members of Sir Dirk's household, if that helps at all. Other than that I will have to see who I know that frequents the archive and get back to you. thank you for the info, I hope I didn't co...
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show your kit- First 1/2 of '08
Replies: 679
Views: 54698

Baron Alejandro wrote:
AlvarCadiz wrote:Here is a nice photo of HRM Titus' helm

Image
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:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Bar's gone up again.

is that an Ugo helm?
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:41 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: [SCA] 16th century tabard?
Replies: 9
Views: 378

being a Spaniard, what about a "poncho"
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Medieval Yard Sale in Orlando Florida
Replies: 46
Views: 1594

Stephen wrote:The Tea Pot is $30.00 at yard sale saturday or $20.00 if it gets mailled out to an archiver after sale Or just plain 30 bucks if an archiver wants it mailled out before sale. I figureed I would drop it ten bucks to help with shipping.

any idea on shipping to 67035?
the wife is a tea fanatic.
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Future of the SCA
Replies: 248
Views: 7247

Blaine de Navarre wrote:No, no, no. You're just getting to the good age. All the little Britneys and Katelyns at the mall may be nice to look at in a picturesque landscapy sort of way, but a mature woman is a true work of art.

qft :wink:
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: who here can heat treat a full set of arms?
Replies: 13
Views: 406

The biggest pieces I can do are breast plates and cuisses. With the thicknesses of the pieces you're suggesting there's not a lot of chance of warping, but you might prefer to brace them just in case. Unless you're jousting or doing very high contact fighting you could probably get away with thinne...
by sha-ul
Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Medieval Yard Sale in Orlando Florida
Replies: 46
Views: 1594

sha-ul- file pics above numbered 6579A and 6580A show both sides of this teapot. It has NO cracks or chips and is ceramic. The bottom is stamped windsor. It has the major knights from both sides on it as well as some nice heraldry. Steve sorry, I was asking how much you wanted, as I didn't see it l...
by sha-ul
Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 100% Linen Tunics for sale NEW
Replies: 22
Views: 1144

I am possibly interested in a tunic,however I see that you are brand new here, can anyone here vouch for you? and where abouts are you located?
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Mill scale - what is it?
Replies: 31
Views: 516

Ansell wrote:And if you had really a really good kiln using an inert gas to displace the oxygen, there would be no scale...ie no oxidation.

which gas would be best for such an application?
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:27 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 16th century Illuminatti time to show off your kits!!!
Replies: 382
Views: 29949

Re: 1541 Inspiration garb (trying with attachment)

Since the link didn't work, we'll try an attachment: here's how to fix that http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2671675575_c890a611df.jpg?v=0 look at the end of your link,see the "?v=0" ? delete this. so you end up with... [img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2671675575_c890a611df.jpg...
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Moving to Calontir Need Advice
Replies: 41
Views: 1023

I was just kidding i will learn the songs and ill have some type of purple on me but I just cant get into wearing purple constantly I have never really liked the color but since ill be part of that Kingdom i will always have some type of purple on me but i wont be bleeding it I cant Im sorry I dont...
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Medieval Yard Sale in Orlando Florida
Replies: 46
Views: 1594

the wife wants to know about the tea pot.
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Something I learned in my riveting class.....
Replies: 7
Views: 581

http://www.yardstore.com/browse.cfm/2,402.html http://www.yardstore.com/browse.cfm?viewfrom=13&catid=402&step=2 http://www.yardstore.com/browse.cfm?viewfrom=25&catid=402&step=2 http://www.yardstore.com/browse.cfm/2,403.html edited to add sets http://www.yardstore.com/browse.cfm/2,28...
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Kettle helm progress III
Replies: 8
Views: 555

Halberds wrote:Thanks RoaK,

I will start over on this kettle helm project.
I am not going to waste any more time on this POS.

Hal

why so harsh? it looks like you are doing great!
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Return of the Waistcoat "Suit" (DONE, with new pic
Replies: 74
Views: 9306

how is the mobility in the pauldrins?
by sha-ul
Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: who here can heat treat a full set of arms?
Replies: 13
Views: 406

Clermont wrote:I've been doing a lot of Max's heat treating for him over the last year or two. I'm not as fancy as the place Chris recommended, though I imagine I'd also be cheaper. My process does leave you with scale to clean up.

what all can you do? what else can you do? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by sha-ul
Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: The making of 15c Italian gauntlets video.
Replies: 26
Views: 1245

Thanks guys, I love making these video it my new passion right up there with armour making I will eventually make an video with narration and a tour of my shop I don’t know when but it will happen. My next one will be a raised salad this fall. Eric I look forward to being able to buy one of your ...
by sha-ul
Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: who here can heat treat a full set of arms?
Replies: 13
Views: 406

this style is pretty common for late period armour there may slight variation, but it remains pretty consistant http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/historical%20armour/39434_252189-1.jpg http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/russell_smith93/historical%20armour/07-504112.jpg htt...
by sha-ul
Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:22 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: who here can heat treat a full set of arms?
Replies: 13
Views: 406

I work in 1050 and can treat and temper, but my queue is full til mid-fall. If you have someone do them for you in the spring of your choice, though they cant temper, I could offer my services there, if needed. Out of curiousity, what style 16th C? here is what the armourer makes. http://i155.photo...
by sha-ul
Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: jigs/tooling and stuff for sale
Replies: 20
Views: 749

Re: Lot #1

Patrick Thaden wrote:PLATES pulled from auction, wife decided she wants them.....sorry....

VETOED :wink:
by sha-ul
Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Halberds helm kit Now with liner pics.
Replies: 21
Views: 1165

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by sha-ul
Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Campsite spiffage, or:
Replies: 52
Views: 1912

I C :wink:

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