The Armour Archive

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Thanks to all who responded this is a great help.

PS. Will keep you in mind Singo

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Hello All, My wife and i will be departing for Italy next week for about 7 days, the majority of which we will spend in Venice and Rome. So my question is (since this is my first and perhaps only trip to Italy) are there any good museams which feature Arms and Armour. I figure since this was the hea...

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not to get off topic but what are some good books on the history of swords. with line drawings, pics, dims, etc.
Bladesmithing has interresed me for sometime and i hope to expand into it one day. Are there any TOMAR type books on this.

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man I never thought about the tapers not matching my stakes. Thanks for that advice I think I will go that route.

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So i recently ran into a piece of steel at the scrap yard thats 30"x8"x5/8" which is just about the perfect overall diminsions and thickness of the Pexto stake plate. So my question is has anyone ever made one of these and have some dimisions for the sockets? Slopes? Sizes? Etc. I have a plasma cutt...

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there is a guy name nigel carren from england I think he is on youtube. He does some pretty awsome stuff mostly helms and basinets

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I have family in Knoxville,TN and would be interested in some of the tools. Do you have any pics of the tools?

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yeah i have 5 or 6 steel ones but they are between 4 and 8 inches in dia. with various DEEPER depths i what the stump to make a like 12 or 14 inch dia about 3/4 inch deep. This is sort of the size I cant cover with my steel ones.

THANKS TO ALL FOR THE GREAT COMMENTS.

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cool thanks this will get me going

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I recently come across some gum and oak stumps for my anvils but i will have enough left to make me some doming dishes. My question is how do you'll start the process in the stump Drilling? sanding? Cutting? all of the above? I have enough wood for two so I cant really experiment. Pics would help if...

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Try this link a tutorial with amazing inlay on a sword hilt and pomel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duSj0691 ... creen&NR=1

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Thanks for the great responses

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Are there any websites that offer patterns for armouring garments. 14th or 15th century preferably.

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I will order when I get paid I already have COP set and its great I thank you dont charge nearly enough but I thank you because i am BROKE

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Not to change the topic but has anyone ever tried to use a real mannequin like this. http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Male-FiberGlass-Realistic-Mannequin-MIK4-/130533545708?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6467d6ec It looks like it would work and would look great for some of your best work you wanted t...

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Thanks alot guys I am just about finished then i will pos some pics.

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I saw this the other day at Lowes and thought it might potentially help someone. They may have had it at other stores before but it is new to my Lowes in Eastern NC. They have two sizes 3/16"x36" and 1/8"x36". These would be perfect for custom rivets, roping, etc. Below is the link. http://www.lowes...

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I got it thanks for the great pattern and you can sign me up for the rest as soon as there ready. BTW when will they be ready

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How long does it take to get the email with the COP pattern, I payed through paypal Last night but haven't received it yet.

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Sent money for COP patterns. Whats the magic number to go for more patterns.

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Sean i am so jealous of your stakes it is just impossible to find those now days.

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Thanks for all the wonderful pics and comments this will surely help.

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So I am finishing construction on my garage it will be 14x16 and will be all for armour, unlike my 12x12 which I shared with my lawnmower and everything else my wife wanted to keep but, not in the house. My question is since I am very green in the armour world would anyone be willing to give me some...

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Does anyone know if there are any other books like TOMAR in the works I heard rumor some years ago Brian Price was working on something 15th century related

. Is there any truth to this? Does anyone else have anything brewing that we might could look forward too.

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Anyone built one of these for armouring (any good)?

http://www.usaknifemaker.com/store/plan ... p-723.html

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Wade you may not remember me but I am the young guy that visit with my father last July. I have been out of touch, but would be interested in attending if it is still open to people. I just welcomed my first child to the world so things are crazy right now but I will try. ALSO FOR THE OTHER ARMOURER...

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pallidus what angles does this give you on the edge ^ or is it adjustable.

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Are there any tools for this or is the good old hand file still the way to go? please help. I know there are not many shortcuts that can be taken in this hobby but it seems like there must be a easier way.

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Wade you actually did meet me in july of last year. I was the young guy who visited with my father. Sorry I have been out of touch but with the pregant wife there hasn't been alot of time for much anything. I did really enjoy the visit and would urge anyone who could to go and be blow away by your c...

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If all you want is mild steel go to dillon supply company. There is one in greenville, rocky mount, and goldsboro NC as well as many other places in North Carolina. We are talking 60 to 70 dollars per 4x8 sheet depending on current steel prices comes in smaller and larger size sheets as well and sta...

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wow thanks toby thats great stuff. I saw that one time before on AA but u know when u need something u can never find it.

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Thanks guys I think I will just try all methods discused and choose the one that works best. Are there any other methods?

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yeah i have heard about these hand rivet tools made from pliers and punches does anyone have some detail pics i could look at

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Thanks for the help.

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I know there are many different ways to achieve this tidious task, so my question would be what works best for you. I am sure this subject has been covered before on AA but i am having difficulty finding anything. I am mostly interested in round punches but will take any advice gladly.

Re: Where to go in Rome.

Where to go in Rome.

Re: anyone have experience making scabbards?

Re: Pexto Stake Plate

Pexto Stake Plate

Re: Miniature Armor

Re: Lots of tools for sale. Also guns.

Re: Stump Doming Dishes

Re: Stump Doming Dishes

Stump Doming Dishes

Re: Inlay question on sword hilts from BMH Designs

Re: Patterns for Armouring Garments

Patterns for Armouring Garments

Re: New instruction sets available now. Full splinted legs.

Re: armor stands

Re: pics of workshops

Brass rod from Lowes

Re: Possibility of a new instruction set.

Re: Possibility of a new instruction set.

Re: Possibility of a new instruction set.

Re: pics of workshops

Re: pics of workshops

pics of workshops

Books Relating to Construction

No weld belt sander.

Deburring

Riveted Mail Punches