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cmon. really? I totally dissagree with his attitude about CA, and he even is quite irritating about the subject. but sadism? a bit extreme there mon ami Seeing as how the gripe is *NOT* that he can't defeat them (as he can by forcing them to yield), but that he can't strike them full force...he mus...

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That of course is only on the rare occasions that they are standing in the open. In static situations they have full reign to strike opponents who have no chance at returning a blow to an archer even if they happen to block arrows all day long. Thank you for once again demonstrating that you care m...

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I'm honestly shocked if you've never run down a single combat archer. I have many times but what is the point of it? What have I done to my honor if I should strike them? If they are rundown they rarely if ever get the chance to draw a backup weapon and where is the chivalry in striking down an una...

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glass, if it's period, it is after all for camping use, garnets and pearls are a long long tradition in my family, it would be nice to put something with them in the garb stuff as well

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those were days long by when IL wore tabards to val day. I've fought outside at val day before, although I was jsut using it as an example of a grand tournament as opposed to a "war" scenario.

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any chance of getting one for a late 14C lady primarly from garnet with gold colored accenty-stuff?

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yeah, and the legal advice was don't cast a copy of the copy, make your own mold from scratch. I'm sure whoever made them the first time still has the molds, can we track down the manufacturer? I've got one stashed away in the garage, but it doesn't do anyone else any good. and I would like to have ...

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yes, and that's coming from a merc. well, I may have found someone i can follow these days but that's neither here nor there. not tactics and strategy so much, but missile weapons and mercs, true. but it's the Pennsic War, Lillies War, Gulf Wars, etc. so missiles and mercs are fair and proper. now s...

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I decided to do a tutorial after I had already done the first step, but you will get the idea fairly easily. Step One- Take paper towel and wrap it around your forearm. Hold it in place with several strips of duct tape. After you have taped ALL over your forearm with about four layers of tape, take...

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ok, so veg tan is what you want for hardened armour parts. I really like my latigo turnshoes, but am wondering if i can stretch the vamp of em just a bit? I've heard of some folks wearing thier new shoes wet to get a better fit, but I'm assuming that won;t work so well on latigo. can they be stretch...

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I made my tool. Pretty simple, actually. I bought the longest fence pliers from harbor freight. Like these: m Then I softened the ends and punched them with a rounded end on a center punch. Matching dimples in both sides and a little re-hardening. Done. The shape is nice, sort of pointy to get into...

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there isn't anything more fluid, elegant, and fast as bastard sword on bastard sword.

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You cannot make a young person understand how much being hit by a section of Hot Wheels track hurt. and how! there was nothing worse than that F%^&*&N orange hot wheels track! Killkenny- thanks, that answers my queation perfectly. I have never done leather armour at all other than C.O.P.s (...

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what weight and type of leather are you using? and are you going to harden it when it's done? this is exactly what I need to make arms for the boy, I was going to post here asking for advice on hardened leather vambraces, and look what was already here! Thanks Vitus!

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I'm in if you're up for 44" bastard swords

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Vitus von Atzinger wrote:I am not kidding here. That very wooden spoon in the pic was used to whap me by my mom in the early 1970's.

my mom busted many wooden spoons on my ass in the 70's.... yer mom was nice not to whap you that hard. of course, I was prebably more deserving

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that's a truely generous offer. I would never nave let a stranger that I have never seen ride hop on one of my horses at an event. yer a helluva niceguy, Kieran.

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couldn't be the economy or anything other than CA that ia shrinking the field numbers at pennsic could it??? anyone else remember when a whopping metric buttload of top-level fighters who were soldiers, airmen, sailors, etc. in real life were called away to a real-life war? maybe some of them are st...

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pie is good

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to forge a few short 4" or so links, rather like a turnbuckle without the slack adjuster. can provide better details if someone is interested in making a few of these things.

Jonathon More

dibs on the bascinet.....

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second dibs on the cased greaves

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dayum, those are sweet i know where my next banner is coming from!

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Most medieval mercs were second sons, disinherited or somehow not financially connected with the landholding economy. Hint-hint. This *is* a period situation. If the Royals want more loyalist soldiers then they should recruit in some new fashion. I know the thread is a bit past the merc topic, but ...

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I'm not looking for viking boots, but the ease that Westland changed the construction from a welted sole to a true turnshoe makes me want to know if he can do the 14th C boots in a turnshoe construction just as easily. Westland, how about it? 6th line down in the first message. I am planning on doi...

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I'm not looking for viking boots, but the ease that Westland changed the construction from a welted sole to a true turnshoe makes me want to know if he can do the 14th C boots in a turnshoe construction just as easily. Westland, how about it?

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Kilkenny wrote:I really don't have a handle on that. I might suggest trying corrugated cardboard for the pattern development, it being much closer to the thickness of your leather.

hadn't thought of using a throw away material for a prototype... you're full of good ideas! Thanks, I appreciate the suggestions.

Jonathon More

nope. armour is made from leather and steel. plastic is what movie props are made of.

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Kilkenny wrote:
Pitbull Armory wrote:Hi, Almost every pattern is just a starting point :0).

Take care

Pitbull

sigh. At least the OP got the point...

yup, understood exactley what you were talking about. any clues on percentages a piece "shrinks"? Trying not to waste any more sole leather than neccesary....

Jonathon More

Hi there, Steel patterns should work for a leather demi gauntlet, if your doing hourglass style you can just stitch the cuff and metacarpal together. Take care Pitbull Actually, steel patterns make a starting point. The difference in thickness is a very real issue in patterning, leading to leather ...

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give it more than 20 minutes. check what time it is too, the east coast has gone to bed.

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you would have better luck at hale farm and village.

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So my first attempt at an Ottoman styled sword, there are a few things I will do different next time. Possibly work on getting the cross guard anodized to match the pommel. [img]http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs332.snc3/29229_1398328152868_1072171342_1170552_473207_n.jpg[/img] [img]http://sphotos.ak...

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just that, anyone have one? I printed out the ones onthe pattern archive, but am looking for something that was spec. designed for leather...

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fortunately whiplash (or the correct, medical term, cervical hyperextension injury) is typically a non-serious strain of the soft tissue in the neck and is easily treated with ice and nsaids. it can be caused by fairly low impact stress if something zigs when it is supposed to zag. the brain doesnt...

Re: Tutorial- wet-formed leather vambraces

leather question

looking for a blacksmith..

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anyone have a pattern for a leather demi gaunt?