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by sha-ul
Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: who here can heat treat a full set of arms?
Replies: 13
Views: 406

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by sha-ul
Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Campsite spiffage, or:
Replies: 52
Views: 1912

BaronConal wrote:not spiffy spiffage....Not as spiffy as Maeryk's folding chairs....

but spiffier than bag chairs....**snip**
I made new benches for my household camp at Pennsic....

Rough 'throw them together and leave them at Pennsic'
benches.....

do these fold, or is the hinge just for reenforcement?
by sha-ul
Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Next Project- armour from "Batman Begins"
Replies: 9
Views: 934

Re: Next Project- armour from "Batman Begins"

Liam O'Donovan wrote:Image

is that Liam Neeson?
by sha-ul
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB a Cut and Thrust Rapier
Replies: 34
Views: 532

C&T looks interesting, where would I go to find something appropriate for my kingdom?
by sha-ul
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: spring stainless?
Replies: 13
Views: 716

I did recently spot some 0.025 301 that was 1/4 hard. for less than 2.50 a # :wink:
by sha-ul
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aaron's Armour and Armament Auctions MEGAPOST
Replies: 134
Views: 4147

complete &utter derail, tell us about "smelly" and what exactly does Kuwait smell like?
by sha-ul
Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you play “Spear and Magic Helmetâ€
Replies: 28
Views: 887

spear wrestling, while not technically combat related, is really good balance and force control practice. that sounds like especially in Aaron's situation (Him& Mrs) almost like foreplay With Maureen and I, everything is foreplay. I've been madly in love for almost thirteen years. -Aaron Awesom...
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Something for the 16th century crowd
Replies: 20
Views: 986

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pretty!! :D
by sha-ul
Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:31 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Halberds helm kit Now with liner pics.
Replies: 21
Views: 1165

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2632580414_512aba7db4_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/2631756463_36e5644ca7_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2640648084_036bdc0606_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2639820013_ef91deb75a_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/2639820...
by sha-ul
Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:27 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Halberds helm kit Now with liner pics.
Replies: 21
Views: 1165

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2626882122_bdc28325b8_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2626882232_3fe3717168_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2626882316_d36cb5c9ef_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2626063691_6e3a4bbaa3_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2630039...
by sha-ul
Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Halberds helm kit Now with liner pics.
Replies: 21
Views: 1165

here are his pics from the beginning http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2626881596_c281cfffe2_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2626881720_06cd9cc277_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2626881814_9123ac098a_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2626881922_0e9bd779c3_m.jpg http://...
by sha-ul
Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: how to remove a rust streak
Replies: 6
Views: 237

what would clr do to stainless? it should get rid of the rust stain, then again vinegar or muriatic would too...
by sha-ul
Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:38 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Examination of a selection of period breastplates
Replies: 29
Views: 1413

If there is a specific piece that interests you, ask. I propose to borrow the deep throat gauge for a little while.... Wade do you have access to an ultra sonic thickness tester? of all places to find one, or possibly the use of one, try the nearest Caterpillar dealership, they use them to measure ...
by sha-ul
Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you play “Spear and Magic Helmetâ€
Replies: 28
Views: 887

hrolf wrote:spear wrestling, while not technically combat related, is really good balance and force control practice.

that sounds like especially in Aaron's situation (Him& Mrs) almost like foreplay :shock:
by sha-ul
Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: who here can heat treat a full set of arms?
Replies: 13
Views: 406

What style? And why on Earth is he telling you to supply him with 4130?? I'm not following this anonymous armourer's thinking one bit. just to clarify, I already have some .040& .050 sheet 4130, the armourer normally only works in mild. so my intention was to supply spring stock& have them ...
by sha-ul
Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: who here can heat treat a full set of arms?
Replies: 13
Views: 406

who here can heat treat a full set of arms?

I am looking at commissioning a full set of 16C arms in the near future and so far the only armourer I've found who makes that style only works in mild. However he is open to working in 4130 should I supply it. so at this juncture I am either looking for someone who could make me a set of arms, or w...
by sha-ul
Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:38 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Cinder blocks for sale
Replies: 19
Views: 492

Hjlmr inn Danski wrote:Greetings,

Does anyone have any wheat? No? Just bricks? How about wood? Just bricks, huh?

I'll just build a road then.


Hjlmr inn Danski

how many bushels would you like :twisted:
by sha-ul
Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: The making of 15c Italian gauntlets video.
Replies: 26
Views: 1245

Eric, have you thought about compiling a dvd of all the videos of this harness, and possibly recording an accompanying lecture sound track? describing what& why you are doing in the videos. and giving a tour of your shop& tools. I for sure would be willing to pay cashey money to see this.
by sha-ul
Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: The making of 15c Italian gauntlets video.
Replies: 26
Views: 1245

awesome Eric, you are an inspiration
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Auction-Osprey books c.16th century
Replies: 5
Views: 158

overdue review, books arrived promptly and in good condition, however my 2 year-old girl was disappointed they were not "hannah tannah" books :wink:
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 15th/16th century pouch survey
Replies: 5
Views: 103

I voted that I would buy it for $40, but I would also buy a slightly larger version for 5-10 more looks great and is within my budget. (your fancy 16thc pouch is awesome,but 175 is a little beyond reach atm.)
by sha-ul
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Claustrophobia
Replies: 25
Views: 698

it is coming together nicely :wink:
what about adding a hole to the face centered& lower directly in front of your mouth, so you can do what I have seen mentioned about exhaling forcefully which causes a draft of cool air into the helm.
by sha-ul
Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Market survey: Interest in this pouch? Poll added
Replies: 14
Views: 185

verry nice.
by sha-ul
Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show your kit- First 1/2 of '08
Replies: 679
Views: 54698

Baron Alejandro wrote:Are you smiling? :shock: :D

You do your lady the due justice, and are equal weight to her worth.

Will you play chess with me at Pennsic?

I am not so sure, she is much prettier :wink:

Good Sir Vitus, you are a lucky gent indeed.
by sha-ul
Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Treadle hammer
Replies: 29
Views: 801

Halberds wrote:That is my fav. pic.
It even has a jenny on the ground, Left Bottom.
This is my best tool study art pic.
Did I say I like it?

Thanks,

Hal

Jenny???
by sha-ul
Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:07 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: It's born - 12 months of hard labour.
Replies: 26
Views: 1198

chef de chambre wrote:that is not a helmet, it is a bunker ones head sticks up into. ;)


QFT!!!
by sha-ul
Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show your kit- First 1/2 of '08
Replies: 679
Views: 54698

DukeAlaric (George S.) wrote:Image
Here is the rig I am currently working on. I am going to keep adding to it until the CoT at Pennsic this year.

g-

here try this resize.....
by sha-ul
Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: what works best against great sword
Replies: 40
Views: 1011

Sha-ul: Calontir does the "no excessive force" rule.....If you would like some greatsword lessons I highly reccomend Sir Mihangle up here in carlsby......For a big lunk he is graceful as hell as soon as you put a greatsword in his hand I didn't think so, but I recently got "reminded&...
by sha-ul
Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Latest update on Sir Michael Saint-Sever... speech!
Replies: 13
Views: 362

Jehan de Pelham wrote:God Be Praised.

John
Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus
www.mron.org

QFT!!!1 :D
by sha-ul
Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:38 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: New stuff pics
Replies: 21
Views: 1623

Re: New stuff pics

I have never had this much stuff to do. I didn't get a sommer job, so I'll have to make some armour to get the rent money. I'm just a poor student. Enough with that, let me show you some pics. Some of these are finished and some are in progress. Bascinet http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/Katul...
by sha-ul
Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Mid 16th Century Kits
Replies: 21
Views: 811

Re: Mid 16th Century Kits

I have been a 14th century snob for many a year now. But recently Sir Luther Anshelm built beautiful SCA combat legal close burgonet for me. Now I am stuck trying to put the rest of my very late period fighting kit together. There are just so many routes to go with this! I was hoping that some of y...
by sha-ul
Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Mid 16th Century Kits
Replies: 21
Views: 811

InsaneIrish wrote:come to the ghestapo..... :twisted:


Check the I wanna be forum for Landsknect. Lots of good pics and info.

Oh, and pics! we want to see pics!

I prefer the term "Illuminatti"-the enlightened ones :wink:
It is more mysterious without the baggage of the nazis
by sha-ul
Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Update on Sir Michael Saint-Sever
Replies: 4
Views: 295

any further news?
by sha-ul
Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: what works best against great sword
Replies: 40
Views: 1011

Sha-ul: Calontir does the "no excessive force" rule.....If you would like some greatsword lessons I highly reccomend Sir Mihangle up here in carlsby......For a big lunk he is graceful as hell as soon as you put a greatsword in his hand I didn't think so, but I recently got "reminded&...
by sha-ul
Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archers Alert
Replies: 34
Views: 917

Aaron wrote:I'll have to look into getting water-ballon trebuchets set up in the future, providing I can add the proper anti-bounce-back device and thrusting tips to the water balloons. :lol: Maybe pillows...fluffy pillows.

-Aaron

quickie derail, are water balloons list legal :twisted:

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