Latigo works great. I also use off the shelf veg tanned tooling leather, heavily oiled with neatsfoot or similar, and have good results in many applications as well.
Cheers,
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- Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:13 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Leather for straps
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2412
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 2:13 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Preventing aluminum Shields from bending or warping
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2026
Re: Preventing aluminum Shields from bending or warping
Hey Owen, Alloy matters a lot here, go with 7075 T6 over 6061 T6. 6061 is designed to be easier to weld, but it loses a lot of strength (6061's yield strength is about half of 7075!) If you are running 7075 - which I dont think you are- then you can look at adding reinforcements to the high impact a...
- Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:45 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Pottery for sale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 856
Re: Pottery for sale
I just want to let everyone know that I have known Aine for a long time, and she does really nice work. Great person, and you can absolutely buy with confidence
Cheers,
Cheers,
- Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:01 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: LISTING AMERICAN / WESTERN ARMOURERS
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2163
Re: LISTING AMERICAN / WESTERN ARMOURERS
How about Czech armorers? They are decidedly not of a Russian slant, and the country is quite westernized throughout the major areas.
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 12:42 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Halberd Techniques/Resources?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 846
Re: Halberd Techniques/Resources?
I fight poleaxe quite a bit, but dont take that as a statement of special skill. Here is my advice. -Its a weapon, not an axe. Use the whole thing in your fighting. -Add a butt spike -Balance the weapon well (its not an just an axe, remember! see next comment) -For the love of everything, don't make...
- Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:18 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Rawhide or leather shield edging?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1312
Re: Rawhide or leather shield edging?
Well, I have done shields both ways. Both work, and are pretty durable. Rawhide is better in durability, but I think the leather looks better, is easier to install, and can be finished in different colors. You could get fancy and tool it too! Either way, you will want it a bit too small in length wh...
- Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:42 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Possible planishing ball?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 673
Re: Possible planishing ball?
My favorite is a polished schedule 80 butt weld pipe cap. see http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-metal-pipe-fitting-caps/=t4bgmq I welded 3/8s plate on the bottom, and then a 3/4 inch bar for the stake. Works really well, and doesn't ring. A little more money, but should be available everywhere in a ...
- Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:43 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Custom Plasma Cutting Services for the Armourer's Community
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1301
Re: Custom Plasma Cutting Services for the Armourer's Commun
Plasma should cut anything that's conductive. A whole slew of materials, really
- Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:22 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Westland: WE - 1400 Triple Buckle Lugged Sole Boots.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1268
Re: Westland: WE - 1400 Triple Buckle Lugged Sole Boots.
You've almost recreated an old tanker boot.
Good luck with sales
Good luck with sales
- Thu Jun 19, 2014 7:41 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Fighting someone you do not like
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5545
Re: Fighting someone you do not like
This may sound harsh, but its written this way for clarity; not to be condescending. I'm of the opinion that if emotions are a driving factor in any planned fight, you need to reflect upon yourself more. The form of combat we do specifically requires us to express an abnormal amount of respect towar...
- Sat May 10, 2014 10:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: FS: Some armour I have in stock. Helmets, CoP, Arms, liners.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6324
Re: FS: Some armour I have in stock. Helmets, CoP, Arms, lin
Hi there! I tried contacting you via facebook a few days ago but it may not have gone through. I figured I can ask here incase you check this more often! 1) What kind of batting do you use? Is it a natural material? 2) On the quilted leggings, do they have a foot, a stirrup, or do they just stop at ...
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:03 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: 14th century armharness prototype, critical feedback wanted!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4748
Re: 14th century armharness prototype, critical feedback wan
While I'm not even close to Mac or Wade, but I dug up a post dominated by their insight. I hope it should prove useful. There is a lot of stuff to chew on in it.
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Edit: ACK! Wrong thread, Fixed it!
Cheers,
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=160040
Edit: ACK! Wrong thread, Fixed it!
Cheers,
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: FS/FT 14th century weapons
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1245
Re: FS/FT 14th century weapons
Can you give side to side measurements of the elbow cops?
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: So, Whos making Stainless Kettle hats?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 853
Re: So, Whos making Stainless Kettle hats?
Thanks for the feedback, Gents!
- Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:01 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: So, Whos making Stainless Kettle hats?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 853
So, Whos making Stainless Kettle hats?
I know White Mountain made some of the nicest kettles, but as we are sadly aware hes not producing them anymore. So, who has taken up the challenge? In particular, I'm looking for something continental, late 14th to early 15th century in style, for a new Hussite war kit I'm starting to piece togethe...
- Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:06 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Dusting off the cobwebs
- Replies: 2658
- Views: 772008
Re: Dusting off the cobwebs
Sometimes it's difficult to get people to accept this sort of "meta technique" information . They want to learn how to dish, and I want to teach them how to design. They want to know how to plannish and I want to teach them how to plan a project. They want to learn how to set a rivet and I want to ...
- Sat Feb 22, 2014 12:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Any intrest in my "Carlos the Crusader" helm kit?
- Replies: 189
- Views: 10735
Re: Any intrest in my "Carlos the Crusader" helm kit?
Hal,
Being an engineer, I have to say I REALLY appreciate that sketch! Nicely done sir. I wish I got concept drawings half as nice once in awhile!
Cheers,
Being an engineer, I have to say I REALLY appreciate that sketch! Nicely done sir. I wish I got concept drawings half as nice once in awhile!
Cheers,
- Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:08 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: How do I bring down the shoulders in a Coat of Plates?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 758
Re: How do I bring down the shoulders in a Coat of Plates?
Nope, not missing a thing. This is a basic problem with a lot of armor "patterns." This slope is important for a good fit. Its about a 1:6 slope for most people. If you are using leather, sew the shoulder seams so the front overlaps the back. DO NOT sew them "right sides" together, or you may have a...
- Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: IN STOCK: Barbute, Kettle hat, purses and more
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1119
Re: IN STOCK: Barbute, Kettle hat, purses and more
Any pics of the kettle hat?
- Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: LTB Padded Cuisses
- Replies: 7
- Views: 525
Re: LTB Padded Cuisses
I have a pair of the GDFB ones that Therion sells. I pulled the leather off because I was going to turn them inside out so they would pivot on the hips instead of on the front (a common mod). I would be happy to let them go for $30 + shipping.
Cheers!
Cheers!
- Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:12 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Using Belt Mounts as Rivets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 667
Re: Using Belt Mounts as Rivets
There was a post about exactly that; soldering caps onto rivets. I think Mac took the lead on that discussion.
Cheers,
Cheers,
- Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:45 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Anyone w/Butted Maille For Sale? Wallhanger weapons?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 733
Re: Anyone w/Butted Maille For Sale? Wallhanger weapons?
Here is what I have, sorry for the horrible picture, but it should give you an idea. http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq305/machkyplr/Chain_zpsbf939248.png For reference, the largest piece is 21x18 with the chain hanging "open" All 4in1 weave, all links are sawn 17 gauge galvanized 1/4" I.D. For b...
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Anyone w/Butted Maille For Sale? Wallhanger weapons?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 733
Re: Anyone w/Butted Maille For Sale? Wallhanger weapons?
I have a pretty large chunk of butted maille I made. I will have to go dig it up and see what it entails exactly. Umm as I recall, it was 1/4" ID 17 gauge galvanized wire, but don't quote me on that.
Lemme see what I have and we can discuss it further.
Cheers,
Lemme see what I have and we can discuss it further.
Cheers,
- Sat Nov 02, 2013 8:26 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: arms that pinch
- Replies: 17
- Views: 653
Re: arms that pinch
A couple things, The once inch buckle is kinda wide. Also, how do you attach your arms? If you are holding them on with tension across the elbow, you are in for a world of hurt. Get an arming coat to hang the arms from. Then, all the straps are simply there to keep the armor from floating away, not ...
- Sat Nov 02, 2013 8:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: LTB Leather shield edging
- Replies: 5
- Views: 444
Re: LTB Leather shield edging
Depending on thickness, I can look into my stash and see what lengths I could provide. Then, depending on how much you want, we could negotiate on prices.
Cheers,
Cheers,
- Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Gothic armour from Nuremberg in stock
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1418
Re: Gothic armour from Nuremberg in stock
damn all this sexy armor that would fit but I can't afford!! Beautiful work!!
- Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Thickly padded Aventail/hood/coif SOLD pending payment.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 669
Re: Thickly padded Aventail/hood/coif FS 75 Free shipping CO
May I ask, who made it and what type of padding does it use?
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:07 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Breastplate and backplate overlap
- Replies: 83
- Views: 2747
Re: Breastplate and backplate overlap
Even if it wasn't a book, just a place with scans of sketches and such. For me it would be akin to Da Vincis notebooks
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 12:00 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Sale! 15C German half Armour By Roman Tereschenko
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2020
Re: Sale! 15C German half Armour By Roman Tereschenko
Assuming the helmet is 59 cm, this would fit me perfectly... Price?
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:59 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: "Armored Sport Combat"
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1928
Re: "Armored Sport Combat"
You can talk to Sir Luther Anshelm about it, he seems to be at the helm of this idea
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:06 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Price Drop: FS Leather Chest/Pauld, Full Gaunts, GoPro, Cots
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1178
Re: Price Drop: FS Leather Chest/Pauld, Full Gaunts, GoPro,
Im interested in both cots, can you give me a shipping quote to 89521? With that, I will approach the Minister of Finance Thanks!
- Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Looking for (cheap) Plate Armor
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1031
Re: Looking for (cheap) Plate Armor
Check Armourer Eric out. Great price and product
http://www.ebay.com/sch/armourereric/m. ... ksid=p3686
http://www.ebay.com/sch/armourereric/m. ... ksid=p3686
- Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Turn Shoes, Plaque Belt, and Rivets for Sale
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2210
Re: Turn Shoes, Plaque Belt, and Rivets for Sale
60 on the belt.
- Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:40 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: As armour goes... this must have been a challenge.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1324
Re: As armour goes... this must have been a challenge.
18K..... Holy hell
- Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:17 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Bascinet liners?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 705
Re: Bascinet liners?
I have a bascinet liner from KWT that I would be happy to let go of. Its never been installed and only dry fit once or twice. I can get pics. Feel free to PM me for more details. Lets say $30 shipped?
Cheers,
Cheers,