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by Guy Dawkins
Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:46 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Pre made crossguard sword auction.
Replies: 12
Views: 640

I'd love to see a detachable hilt too. I've only seen Brian Price's and never one for sale... Then I reckon some enterprising soul ought to design and market one... I saw at Gulf Wars that By My Hand had a pre-made hilt . It was a wheel pommel and Quillions connected by steel straps. It looked like...
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tourney at Pennsic for 40 year olds?
Replies: 24
Views: 549

You kids.

40! PFFT! I hadn't even picked up rattan when I was 40.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:12 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New 14thC outfit
Replies: 16
Views: 628

A mighty nice outfit. i like the stamping on the belt. Here in the states i've not been able to find anything that doesn't look "Western" couse, you know, they only did that in the "Ole West". :(
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Pre made crossguard sword auction.
Replies: 12
Views: 640

And hilt size is very personal. They aren't a one-size-fits-all thing. From the look of the one in the picture, I'd have to strip the covering and shave it down.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Furniture (trestles) question and possible request...
Replies: 12
Views: 354

I have seen plans in "currentmiddleages.org" but they look like modern saw horses than medieval testles I don't think there is much difference to begin with... Do we have any existent trestles? -+G Web site nolonger exists. Somebody on the Archive made the set that was used in HE's "...
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Apr 12, 2007 3:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Last Chance for I.33 Semianr at Gallowglass Academy
Replies: 5
Views: 87

if I were you I'd call. I don't think Allen drops by here that often.
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: ISO wasters...
Replies: 11
Views: 328

I don't know a 26" long waster by purpleheart armoury, woodenswords.com is were I got my longsword waster.
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Apr 09, 2007 3:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Buy My Coins or Whitey Gets It
Replies: 41
Views: 1147

I always pegged Whitey as growing up to be another Eddie Haskel. I figuered knocking him off would have been a good thing.
by Guy Dawkins
Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Middle Kingdom Academy of Defense - Fete of Sabaton
Replies: 37
Views: 664

Murdock wrote:Cool looks like i'm on


Great. :roll: Now the rest of us are going to be judged against your presentation. :(

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Guy Dawkins
Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pictures from Gulf Wars?
Replies: 82
Views: 3162

I beleive Ursus said he left on Saturday.
by Guy Dawkins
Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pictures from Gulf Wars?
Replies: 82
Views: 3162

I beleive Ursus said he left on Saturday.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: i have 54" of rattan left.
Replies: 9
Views: 207

Its left over from a nice, straight piece of 1 3/8" ish rattan that has been sitting around in the garage since September. I think its pretty dried. Cut and shaved nicely.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: i have 54" of rattan left.
Replies: 9
Views: 207

Ceddie wrote:the 1st thing that comes to mind is "mail it to ME!"
that isn't going happen so, I'd make a bastard sword. 54inches can move real fast.


You know. That's the one thing I don't want. My wife would kill me if I spent more money on hilts and pommels.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: i have 54" of rattan left.
Replies: 9
Views: 207

i have 54" of rattan left.

I have 54" of rattan left after making a long sword.
What can I make from this? (3, 18" daggers is not the answer.)
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Couple new weapon projects finished...
Replies: 13
Views: 496

The hammer is from revival.us right? I didn't think they were legal in the Mid.

Really like the new legs.


How do you keep the washer rondals in place.?
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:09 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Laceing a armoring jacket from top to bottom
Replies: 7
Views: 299

Ah! I see. We all thought you were laceing the front from top to bottom.

As Tasha said: Tie a knot thicker than the eyelet and thread so that knot is on the inside of the top-most eyelet. Lace down and when you get to the bottom tie off and tuck inside if you like.
by Guy Dawkins
Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:04 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ?'s about using PVC
Replies: 23
Views: 468

http://www.baseballsavings.com/customer ... 1&KNC-BSSP

Don't they sell baseball helmets with face guards?
by Guy Dawkins
Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:28 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Newly painted 14th century Pavilion.....(w/ pic)
Replies: 10
Views: 389

Wonderful!

Now tells us about the tools materials used and any tips and techniques.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting in Meridies
Replies: 95
Views: 2127

Murdock wrote:30 feet?

I'm at full run in about 10?

There is nooooooo!!!!!! point to this rule.


Same for me...but then he last 10 are just a stumble. :lol:
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:13 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: John Gruber Gauntlet
Replies: 18
Views: 1197

Beat the varlet who dresses you!

Its hell to find good help these days. They all want to run of and become mercenaries in France and be rich! The nerve.
by Guy Dawkins
Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: longest blade for SCA rapier?
Replies: 14
Views: 355

Kevin O'Shaughnessy wrote:
Morgan wrote:Oh, and for the record I have been doing armoured combat for nigh on 26 years. Wait, 26 YEARS?! Aw man! I'm getting OOOOOLLLLLLLDDD! :sad:

Kevin O'Shaughnessy


GETTING OLD. You IS old. :wink:

Welcome to the porch. Thats' your rocker, this ones mine.
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: longest blade for SCA rapier?
Replies: 14
Views: 355

First time I saw a 45" blade I told the guy he needed a trusting tip on it.

Still useing a 36" blade. I lived throught the arms race and was unaffected by it.
by Guy Dawkins
Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Where is Gothic EYE???
Replies: 20
Views: 613

clalibus wrote:
Guenievre wrote:Thanks, Clalibus! I'm going to have to make one of these soon...
i won't fight in 'em anymore 'cause when the arms look right they get in the way of sword returns


Then how did he do it? :?
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Just got back from Gulf Wars
Replies: 66
Views: 1788

Murdock wrote:according to the autocrat at great court total was 300 or so higher than last year.

But the Mid looked a little thinner than i remember.




We've cut back on the cookies.
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Box and Chest furniture
Replies: 3
Views: 160

IIRC Historic Enterprise had chest fittings. If not identical to those at least something close.
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:54 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Short Rapier
Replies: 1
Views: 103

Zen warior has blades about 36" long.

Although my 4'11" wife dosen't wear it, she just replaced her darkwood 38" blade with a 42" darkwwod. :D
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:43 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Scabbard a Friend of Mine Made
Replies: 16
Views: 492

OH MY WORD!

That is gorgeous.
by Guy Dawkins
Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:39 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: John Gruber Gauntlet
Replies: 18
Views: 1197

He's an Archiver. Put out a shout to him. If doesn't see it Ingrid will and pass info on to him.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Compression testing of padding - Any studies out there?
Replies: 25
Views: 598

Padded aventails are becoming all the rage! 8)

Once the 'Mafia' starts there's no stopping it. :wink:
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Improved Milled Pommels
Replies: 48
Views: 2863

CP911RSR wrote:im very sorry for things being delayed, I found out a few days ago im going to be a father and its been a bit crazy, but I will have everything ready soon.


The world looks differant now, doesn't it? Congrats.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Roofing Nail Rivets
Replies: 21
Views: 444

justus wrote:Am I the only one who anneals these before I try to hammer them into rivets?

-Justus


I've never had a problem with roofing nails being too hard. They have always seemed pretty soft to me.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: 14th century mafia show me some great fighting kits!!
Replies: 197
Views: 11975

Ya know I look through those pics. I see me, standing there. I see me fighting. And in most of the pics where i am fighting.... i am looseing. i am embarrising that rig, dishonoring the efforts of my friends with my lack of prowess. i am unworthy of thier gifts. Not sure what i'm going to do. Packa...
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pictures from Gulf Wars?
Replies: 82
Views: 3162

Are those your finger gaunts?
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting in Meridies
Replies: 95
Views: 2127

LiKe I need another reason to avoid California.
by Guy Dawkins
Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Just got back from Gulf Wars
Replies: 66
Views: 1788

So how do those numbers compare to previous years.

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