The Armour Archive

Jeffrey Hedgecock

I still have fond memories (or not so much) of the broken fingers, wrist damage, carpal tunnel, multiple concussions, dislocated items, dragging down the list through poles, being told I wasn't covered under New Riders coverage when a double unhorsing left me with a 4X4 to the back of the head and ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Jeffrey, do you recall earlier in this thread when you pretty well jumped down my throat regarding a comment I made that people get hurt jousting ? Most people, including me, consider a bone break that requires pinning to be "hurt". Just sayin' I don't think I "jumped down your throa...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Here's a photo of the armour I made for Arne. It doesn't show the strap and buckle unfortunately. I'll have to look harder for photos. http://www.worldjoust.com/images/n593316207_1363190_8588.jpg It's not really a problem for the cuirass and helm to share buckles. It was done all the time in the 15t...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Kaos/Ben is right. $500 is chicken feed for any Great Bascinet you want to put on your head. I coached a friend of mine with the photos and other material needed to have a custom one done by Steel Mastery. They quoted around $500-600 plus shipping from Ukraine. It took a really long time (they were ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

When you start blasting through rattan tips at speed and getting really solid socket/ferrule strikes, very bad things can happen... Surely, you mean "blasting through -balsa- tips? Even experienced, smart, careful jousters do get injured from time to time. IIRC Jeff (Hedgecock) broke his hand ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

I have not found this to be the case. I've been switching back and forth from acet to propane regularly (like sometimes several times a day) for over 10 years, with no ill effects to my equipment. A quick question, if I may? Why? In other words, on what occasions do you need to use propane and on w...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Also, something in the propane will cause the acetylene hoses to break down over time so the advice that I got was only use hoses and gear specifically designed to run propane unless you are willing to replace the gear more often. I have not found this to be the case. I've been switching back and f...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

An acetylene/oxygen rose bud would work with propane. It just wont get as hot. It may be possible, but I wouldn't recommend it. The fluid dynamics and seals required are different for acet vs propane. I've seen this with my welding tips. The acet ones really don't work with propane. I've been using...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

I made Arne's Stechhelm (well his entire harness for that matter). I'll see what I can do.

Jeffrey Hedgecock

I've examined the Avant in person. Looked at the gauntlets quite carefully and Dave's right, the left is a really good mirror image replica of the right. (Just checked the Trapp Churburg catalog and the right is original) Given the date of 1440 for the Avant, I think it's reasonable to think the ori...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Jousting armour needs to fit and be built correctly. Period. Off the shelf armour can work-- see above. For custom made armour to work well, it also needs to fit and be made correctly. Just because something's custom made or made to order, it doesn't necessarily mean it will fit or be built correctl...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Thanks for the kind words Scott, and everybody else too.

The 1480 Spring steel bevor is sold.
The 1470 Spring steel Couters are sold.

I've been asked about bevor liners, and can offer the mild steel one with a liner installed for an additional $125.00. Linen, tow stuffed, hand quilted.

Jeffrey Hedgecock

If folks feel the need to have insurance in place, they will have to provide it for themselves. Regards, Alexis/Dave That type of "Insurance" being -personal- accident and injury insurance. "Liability" or "spectator liability" is the insurance we carry for our WorldJou...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

I'd be happy to talk to you. I'll send you my cel # by pm. Give me call.

JH

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Here are the bevors: Bevor, c 1470, Mild steel & Bevor, c 1480, Spring steel http://www.historicenterprises.com/misc/stock_pieces_12-2009/bevors01.jpg http://www.historicenterprises.com/misc/stock_pieces_12-2009/bevors02.jpg Bevor, c 1470, Mild steel Price $225.00 USD http://www.historicenterpri...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Yes I received your message Ben. Will reply soon. Merry Christmas.

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Depending on your budget and needs, since you're in England I'd suggest Matt Bayley Mark Vickers Will West If you were on my side of the pond I could probably help, but you'll want a fitting on a cuirass, so a UK armourer is best. I don't know what Matt's wait is like, but I'm told Mark gets stuff d...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Check again, fixed now.

I have the 1470's couters up now:

http://historicenterprises.biz/couters- ... th=101_132

Hopefully the server gremlins have been exterminated

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Thanks Pitbull.

I double checked the photos situation on the server and they weren't there. They had just vanished.

I've re-uploaded the file, so they're back, and I've checked with my admin to see why they disappeared.

Sorry for the trouble guys.

Jeffrey Hedgecock

They worked for me this morning from home, but not here at the office. I've tried them via Safari and Firefox and both work for me. Not sure what to tell you guys, except you could just click the link at the top of my post- that page has all the photos. Or try a refresh on your browser. Sorry for t...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

I have a few pieces of armour in stock for immediate sale. Among them I have a pair of greaves. I've never had greaves in stock before. I only have the one pair, but I hope someone takes a liking to them. The full list of pieces is here: m A couple of the pieces are shown as "Made to Order"...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

If the ash you have access to is seasoned, which it sounds like it is, that's great and a completely different thing than you can get from a hardwood supplier. It's a very good thing-- seasoned wood is great when you can get it. I'm envious. Seasoned ash is really the best thing for pollarm hafts. Y...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

....But I wonder what would be a better haft...Ash or Maple....I'm pretty sure Ely won't let me swipe some of the California Oak he has so Ash or Maple...or Elm...decisions,decisions... I would recommend against ash. Historically it would be the correct wood, but today's ash is really bad. It's cut...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Jason, We always use matched weapons in our tournaments, so have never put axe against longsword. Honestly I would NOT recommend it. The axes were always intended to be used in pairs and swords would not be kind to the hafts, nor the heads. Blunted swords would probably not cut up the heads, but the...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Hi,

Thought I'd

this topic, now that I have the Pollaxe available for purchase on the website.

http://historicenterprises.biz/pollaxe- ... th=101_207

I have a few of these in stock now and can make more easily.

Happy holidays!

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Hi,

I have the Pollaxe available for purchase on the website.

http://historicenterprises.biz/pollaxe- ... th=101_207

I have a few of these in stock now and can make more easily.

Happy holidays!

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Here are a couple of closer photos- Jeff, are these painted with or dipped in a metallic finish? Does it scrape off and need periodic touch-up? These are painted so they can be easily touched up with readily available spray paint. The finish isn't super durable, but no finish would be, given the us...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Hi,

Thought I'd

this topic, now that I have the Pollaxe available for purchase on the website.

http://historicenterprises.biz/pollaxe- ... th=101_207

I have a few of these in stock now and can make more easily.

Happy holidays!

Jeffrey Hedgecock

It's actually "Sonny" Bono. Here are some ramblings from my currently addled brain... I think there's little chance of dying while jousting with breaking tips, unless a helm sight is oversized, it's inadequately harnessed or padded, or if a rider falls on his head and breaks his neck. The ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Brent, I think you have some good points, but feel that success or failure depends even more on the individuals involved, their persistence, and the results they achieve. A group like the IJL has rather broad focus, but has achieved incredible results and has developed a varied and vibrant membershi...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

The inclusive nature of the SCA will eventually have somebody get hurt even just testing someone. sorry i wasn't very clear before. I see. Perhaps I've missed something, but I was under the impression that people get hurt jousting. Even very skilled people with good equipment. I'm afraid your impre...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Jeff and I would absolutely LOVE to be able to include Americans in our events, so seeing this interest and enthusiasm is absolutely awesome. Gwen Yes, we would like to include -more- Americans. So far we've had only 3 from the US- Toby C, Jeff Wasson and myself. There are more who are close to bei...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

These have been posted in the Classifieds and in Interpretive ReCreation, but I thought I'd post it here also, in case some don't visit those sections. I have developed a Pollaxe Simulator with a rubber head molded on a metal stiffener (aluminum and steel). They have realistic weight, but have fewer...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Here are a couple of closer photos-

I'm going to try to put it up on the site tomorrow.

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Tarquin & Kilkenny, That is an interesting point, one which Steve and I discussed yesterday. In addition to a normal riding competency "test", I recommended the candidate prove that he/she can strike a 6" diameter quintain target consistently while fully armed, visor down. Conside...

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