The Armour Archive

Rodney

Thanks for the constructive criticism.

Rodney

Now I need to stumble upon a cheap farmer's forge!

Rodney

Thanks to everyone who responded!

I offered him $200 today and he declined, refusing to take anything more than $1 per pound.

So, for $100 I'm now the new owner of a used anvil!

Rodney

Harry Marinakis wrote:... That being said, Vulcans aren't worth more than $2/lb.

And that stand looks wa-a-y too tall. With your arms hanging at your side and a clenched fist, your knuckles should rest on the face plate.

Thank you!

The photo is a bit deceiving. The height is set exactly as you suggested above.

Rodney

Jason Grimes wrote:That's a nice anvil, doesn't look like it has been abused very much. I would give him at least $2 a pound for it, if not a bit more.

Thank you.

Rodney

It depends on where he got it. If he's getting rid of junk, you're doing him a favour, shout him lunch and a couple of beers, to say thanks. If he specifically bought it with you in mind, pay him what he paid for it. Buy him something he needs/wants as a gift in return, but don't go overboard. He w...

Rodney

losthelm wrote:10lbs of bacon and 5lbs of good coffee.

Ha!

Although he's more of a venison and micro brew guy.

Here's some pictures before I cleaned up the face.

Rodney

I recently received an anvil from a friend at work and I want to pay him a fair price. It's a Vulcan #10 (100 pound) in good/very good condition. I know Vulcans are the bottom of the line for "real" anvils, but this one appears to be lightly, if ever, used. I've seen pricing all over the place from ...

Rodney

Make your own! It's fun for the whole family.

New poleaxe, thanks to this forum

Rebuilding an SCA Poleaxe

Rodney

PRIME ENGINEERING CORP. We deals in the manufacturing of Diving Helmet and all Nauticals Replica of the premium quality as per the market standards.We manufacturers more than 30 types of Diving Helmet models and all nauticas, armory. All Indian sellers on Ebay are selling our manufactured diving he...

Rodney

You can't even get a Bonnacon passed, even if it's only a cabossed head. SCAtology at its finest. Too true. :sad: I got the old line "The bonacon was considered too offensive by a significant fraction of the College and is therefore not allowed for use in the SCA. WVS [21] [LoAR 21 Jul 80], p. 12" ...

Rodney

We are fortunate to have a Master Plumber at my place of work. While the trade / skill set may not be the same, the path just might be… This is a man who has 20+ years of experience, holds every competency card available, is licensed by the State and City government agencies, has a seat on the JATC ...

Rodney

I’ve had great success with linseed oil on my 6 foot and 7.5 foot polearms. Typically 4 to 5 light coats will give you a nice look. I’ve never seen the need to seal it and I only touch it up as needed, usually when I’m re-taping and reapplying Plasti-dip. Linseed oil doesn’t affect weapon flexibilit...

Rodney

Let me know if you pick a day for the MN Ren Fest. I have to stop by and see Chris and Craig at least once during fest or my year isn’t complete. There was a gentleman in the Grand Rapids area doing some commercial weaponsmithing, his name escapes me for the moment. I’m not sure if he did any armour...

Rodney

Many years ago I took a two handed sword to the back of my head, while on my knees engaged with someone else. It didn’t hurt at the time as I didn’t see it coming and was knocked unconscious. The following few days and weeks sucked big time with nausea and headaches. I was too young and dumb to see ...

Rodney

Good question! I was unable to make it this year, which saddens me as Lilies War is my favorite event.

Rodney

Jestyr wrote:Just remind me on your next order and I'll give you the sale price.

That is the sign of a great merchant.

Buy your Custom Chainmail from Jestyr, I did and was very pleased!

Rodney

Wow, very nice job!

You should’ve sold it to the couple, the made another with the modifications you mentioned and pocketed the profits!

Rodney

Yikes!

I’ve never heard of SwordNArmory.com before. It does appear to be a poorly executed copy of Jolly’s helm.

Even their bascinets appear to be copies of GDFB Indian manufactured copies (of which I own).

Rodney

This second prototype looks even more intriguing than the first!

Does the top edge align with your natural waistline? How do you think this would translate to those of us with an "abundant" waistline?

YIB - Rodney

Rodney

- Riveted mail to replace butted mail
- Aventail
- Sleeves
- Skirt
- Standard (collar)

- Proper & accurate arming garment

- Finger gauntlets for cut & thrust Done, got ‘em!

- Interchange perforated visor for cut & thrust

Rodney

I’ve used both the gunmetal spray and doctored black brush on. The gunmetal spray was much faster and looked OK. The black brush on with metallic paint added was a little more labor intensive, but I liked the final color better. Both seemed to hold up to beatings in a similar fashion and only really...

Rodney

Ironbadger wrote:Jestyr, are you planning to offer voiders or skirts at some point?

-Badger-

Say "yes" please!

I just returned from vacation to find my aventail waiting for me; on time, as ordered and well packaged. You've just added yet another loyal customer to your ranks!

Rodney

I’ve placed my aventail order!

Rodney

Is this sale good through the end of January?

Rodney

Could some of these bascinets be original with the owner later adding face protection to match what all the cool kids were wearing? If so, how does one successfully date such a piece and separate it from the Victorian fakes?

Rodney

This review shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone in the SCA, WMA, HEMA, Living History, or Ren Fair communities. KOA rocks :!: I ordered the GDFB large kettle hat (AB0388) on black Friday (11-28-14) very late in the evening. It arrived 6 days later on 12-4-14. I found this amazing considering the ...

Rodney

... And please give an indication when your about to drop something heavy on the floor. For the same aforementioned reasons. Believe it or not, Ive worked with guys who would intentionally do this, for thier own amusement. They weren't machinists, needless to mention. It was hilarious to those with...

Rodney

I wrote a quick little review a while back.

Illusion Armoring Sabatons, a mini-review

Rodney

Frank, sometimes you just can’t fix stupid.

Keep up the good work. I’ve just about destroyed your 14th century shoes after years of combat; I’ll be ordering a new pair soon.

Rodney

A wire wheel’s sole purpose is to insert metal fragments into your cornea.

Don’t let it.

Wear glasses AND a face shield.

Rodney

Here’s the most recent photo of my kit (Lilies War 2014 - bascinet with poleaxe).

I’d like to get better photos, like some of the beauties in this thread!

Rodney

We had a new fighter who was timid, not because she was afraid of injury but because she was joining a group of guys that had been fighting together for many, many years. She expressed her fear as not wanting to look like a newbe on the field and letting the group down. We assured her that A) she wa...

Rodney

I made a (historically inaccurate) pair of joined hose just for fighting and included an exterior pocket to hold a modern cup. Think a V shaped pocket attached in front. After fighting, I simply unbutton the pocket top and chuck the cup. It’s very comfortable while fighting, eliminates chafing, and ...

Rodney

Kel Rekuta wrote:Glovers needles are available at any leather craft shop worthy of the name. Available in about seven sizes.

Thanks for the information! I never realized this type of needle was available.

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Re: Copy of Jollyknight Helm on Ebay

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