The Armour Archive

uwhguy

I want to cast some Crossguards appropriate for SCA Greatswords from an aluminum alloy with properties close to 6061. Can I just use 6061? Has anyone done this before and had decent results? What alloy did you use and what was your process?

Thanks in advance.

Carlyle

uwhguy

Where is the best place to buy sheet titanium. Ive heard thate grade 4 is the best for armour, but I am experiencing a bit of sticker shock.

uwhguy

How much for a spring steel 2.5 mm helmet?

Thank you

uwhguy

Some are rather large (quisses) others are not (lames and cops)

I have a large pot I use for brewing. What process would you suggest?

uwhguy

Ive tried soaking it in vinegar for a couple days and scrubing it, which has removed a lot, but there are really stubborn bits that arent disappearing after scrubbing with steel wool.

The metal is 410 spring stainless.

Thanks.

uwhguy

My experience with 410 so far is positive. Its not worth trying anything with a complex shape though unless you can work it hot or anneal it often though. It just work hardens too fast. Simple curves and rolled edges are easy... dishing a knee cop, even in 18g, requires working hot or annealing. I h...

uwhguy

I was thrilled to see my friends Eddie and William of Nunn in the finals. I enjoy this tournament more and more each year.

-Carlyle

uwhguy

Who sells the oval pavilions with the spokes (as opposed to the ones with upright poles around the sides)?

My understanding is that the spoked ovals are called King Rene Pavilions.

Thanks, I am having trouble finding them.

uwhguy

I am looking for a good online resource for Calligraphy styles please. THanks for any direction you can give.

uwhguy

I For the purposes of this tourney, Novice is classified as: -Any authorized fighter whose PRIMARY RATTAN authorization date falls within two years to the day of the Tourney, INCLUDING time spent authorized in Youth Combat. (please don't try to squeeze in if you don't qualify, I had being the 'bad g...

uwhguy

A lesson on intimidation from Iron Mike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9MtJ164XJI

uwhguy

A) is legal in most kingdoms. In some, you have to put a tape ricasso that you cannot strike with, but effectively it is the same thing.

B) In some Kingdoms. Not in Atlantia. Do it the same way you would the tip of the sword.

uwhguy

All I know is she had enough head injury that she was knocked out of the war for the rest of the week and couldnt fight because of dizziness, but she is very tough and did not want to be seen as whining. We fought together in the 5 man and she didnt even mention anything to me. It wasnt until that n...

uwhguy

I have to release my bid on these... My knee measurement is 18.5". Good luck selling them.

uwhguy

WANT!!! If you could hold these until I can make some measurements when I get home, I would appreciate it.

uwhguy

I want to buy some inexpensive plain wooden mugs to have woodburning done on as tournament prizes for my event coming up. Anyone know of a good provider? Price is a determining factor.

Thanks

uwhguy

Bump for update

uwhguy

Yup thats it. It has the cylindrical pommel also and a walnut grip.

uwhguy

Bump. Trying to find a buyer before Gulf Wars.

uwhguy

Bump for price adjustment. $265

uwhguy

It is a Practice blade.

uwhguy

I am selling my 45" Darkwood Rapier. It is very lightly used. It has the economy style Pappenheimer hilt on it.

I paid 325 for it, and would like to get 265$ for it. Buyer pays shipping.

uwhguy

I am 6'3". It is an advantage, but means nothing without the skill to back it up (and there is always a bigger dog somewhere). Footwork is going to be your best friend. Never stand still on front of me unless you want me to practice pounding tent stakes into the ground. Always put yourself at angles...

uwhguy

Kilian_the_warlike wrote:Like I said, I am sure I can find an event or practice to use as an excuse to come visit my northernly Atlantian cousins. That is half the fun! I'll keep that shipping quote in mind just in case though.

Like the Northern Army practice in Ponte Alto this Sunday even!

uwhguy

Your Grace, The men who have already stepped forward to do this are the ones who are capable of going from zero to sixty in no time flat. A lot of us are in the process of building kits and getting in shape and will be ready for the 2014 tournament (and/or beyond!). The ACL you are helping to build ...

uwhguy

uwhguy

The war points were not fun. The champions battles were awesome, but I lost a lot of respect for the east and mid for making us sit around for an hour while they had court during the scheduled battle time.

uwhguy

uwhguy

Second dibs

uwhguy

Put a layer of canvas on over the BACK of your shield, with parts folded over the front. Then put the cardoor edging on it, then put a layer of canvas over the front of the shield. The layer of fabric over the edge of the shield between the trimlock and the aluminum easily adds 50-100% of the lifeti...

uwhguy

I hear you, what I am saying is that if it is strapped well, it is suspended in such a way that contact is avoided and no padding on the cheekplate is necessary.

uwhguy

What guage is the metal?

uwhguy

I am a Polypro convert. I hated it at first, but at the suggestion of Brother Amos de Pious, I have cut it to 2-3 inches shorter than the length of my 1.5inch rattan swords, and it feels exactly the same. I use it for practice only.

uwhguy

I want to thank everyone for the mostly overwhelmingly positive feedback. I have pointed the fighter in question at this thread and he may pop on at some point.

Thanks again.

uwhguy

his signing seemed fine to me, but that is what i was told. i use pen and and paper to talk to him.

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