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Jeffrey Hedgecock

Actually it's not such an off-the-wall price for an original hardcover version. Until this was reprinted only very recently, the book was rather rare, and this original version is what the eBay seller has. I do think that it's still a little over priced and should probably go for around $100, not $1...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Since I made my armet and wrapper to joust in at the Royal Armouries last August, I have been asked this question more times than I can count, and that's only been in the last 5 months. There is no definitive answer. Yes the wrapper strap is kept from siding down by the post that carries the rondel,...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

The general idea of the Pauldron looks ok, but it seems to be missing the lames below the main plate.

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Jeffrey Hedgecock

To be honest, Jeff, I didn't take any pictures of your greaves. Sorry http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/frown.gif Feel free to post a pic yourself once you get them though http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif ------------------ Cheers, Jeffrey Hedgecock, Armourer, Historic Arms & Armour http://w...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Russ Mitchell: Oh... you're using one of those... yeah, they're okay. And one piece at a time does make a difference. <snip> I'm still a big believer in wearing the protecti...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

You can heat treat in an oven/kiln as long as it gets hot enough, and with the proper burners, propane works fine. You want the type of burners used on Farrier's or blacksmith's forges, basically about a 1" tube with a jet of gas down the center. The gas draws the air into the chamber, increasing th...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Hey all, We've been heat treating a LOT of 1050 lately, including a wide range of different types of pieces. We did my entire milanese armour in July and August. I personally cannot even imagine how difficult it would be to use a side/front loading kiln. We have a very inexpensive used octagonal cer...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Hi all, Had a chance to quickly weigh my harness, so here it is: [img]http://www.historicenterprises.com/haa/imgs/available/milanese.jpg[/img] All weights in pounds, for pairs where applicable- Armet 7.0 wrapper 1-1/8 Cuirass 18 Cuisses 6-5/8 Greaves 3-3/8 Pauldrons 6 Vambraces 5-3/4 Gauntlets 3 Tot...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Hi all, I'm gonna be brief, since I leave Wednesday AM for England, still have a lot to do before then, and Gwen and I are coping emotionally with having to put down her lab ChlÃ¶e, who she's had from a pup 15 years ago. I expect a full armour, less sabatons, in the Milanese style, which is pretty t...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Gene, Yes we replaced the entire main cuisse plate, tried to re-heat treat the original plate, but it just wasn't working. Apparently it didn't get as hard as it should have in the original harden. But given the softness of the plate, the dent was still VERY small, much smaller than I expected from ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

One piece, probably. Raised? Well, not likely. My vote is for "spun" then hammered for the handmade effect, a lot like the copper pots coming out of Pakistan these days and for the last several years. It's pretty easy to get spun brass vessels that deep, then dress them up with hand work, beading an...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

I have them in stock for an average sized head. They're handmade in our shop, not made overseas. Here is a picture: [img]http://www.historicenterprises.com/haa/imgs/available/bascinet03.jpg[/img] You can view our 14th century offerings here: http://www.historicenterprises.com/haa/14tharmour.html As ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

1095 is extremely hard material when properly heat treated and you will pretty much destroy any drill bit other than carbide, should you try to drill the material. Likewise, you will probably seriously harm a RW punch and die should you use it on the 1095. I made the inner front plate of my newest m...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Chuck Davis: Sorry Jeff, I'm making him the Cuisses and greaves. Though I should email you about doing the heat treating as I'm still having problems getting the electrical...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Garreth, I'm really pleased that you like the armour. My theory is that it's the polish that resists the rust, as the surface is smoother with less actual surface area to grab moisture. In spring steel, you can get a better polish because the metal's harder, kinda like stainless, so you have more ru...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Garreth, Brian/Phillipe has my 1380 Vambraces (arm harness) and Spaudlers. So far he hasn't ordered Cuisses, but I hope he will sometime http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif You can probably get a lot from his message at the top of this thread. Perhaps he can add more specifics if he chooses. ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Otto, I'll check out the sizing on the breastplate and get back to you. Really crazy right now, demolishing our business building this week and there's been much to do. Brian- I was lucky enough to get my copy of "L'Arte" in '91 and got one of those first 100. Didn't realize how cool it was till sev...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Matt, The legs are in Churburg and are shown in the re-issue of the catalog with Scalini's addendum. The best pictures are in Boccia and Coelho's seminal work "L'Arte del Armatura in Italia", which is a very rare and usually phenomenally expensive book from the late 1960's. I had posted some scans o...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mad Matt: I'm sure you do have it but have you got documentation for the following? If so could you share your source? Not that I doubt you just that I haven't seen it and w...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Replied. I hope that answers your questions. Looking forward to the machine!

JH

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Hi all, In an effort to make it easier for you all to sort out "what goes with what" in the various pieces of armour we offer, I've completely overhauled our stock armour pages. You can access them from here: http://www.historicenterprises.com/haa/available.html Or... you can go in the front door to...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Steve, I'd be happy to help you and would give you a very good deal in trade for some more of your mail. I could use a little more to fill out my kit with the new harness and all. Spring steel pieces like this would be fun and very quick too. Probably only a couple or three weeks time. Thought I'd m...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Garreth,

Sent message about trade possibilities. Let me know what you think when you have a chance. I could really use one of those widgets.

Jeff

Jeffrey Hedgecock

In 10 years of shoemaking, I've always used harness needles. Never tried, nor wanted to use hog bristles, as I've always heard from people that they're a bear to work with and fixing the thread to them is difficult. So my question is this, I've never seen evidence that bristles were used in in the m...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

I got into this because ever since I did a report on armour in jr high school, I've always wanted to know what it was to be a knight -- that is, I wanted to ride a horse, in harness, fight with a sword and other weapons on horse and on foot, and above all, to joust. And I've thankfully managed to do...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Otto- I have noticed more rust resistance with 1050. I think this has to do with the hardness of the material and that because it's harder it's easier to get a better polish, which resists rusts more than a satin finish. My greaves have rusted a little, but that is mostly because of the horse sweati...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jehan de Pelham: Nenny, nenny, Jeffrey, was and is a fine armor. But I understand. As soon as I make a new armor I tend to ignore the old. Behr latex paint, eh...who'd'a thu...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Templar Bob/De Tyre: (T-Bob looks up from waxing arming points--shakes head in disbelief) Whuuuut!? Whatever reason would Jeff have for being embarrassed about such a fine ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Damage to the armour: None, save a sheared plackard hanging strap in front. I think this was from the first lance hit from Neil on Saturday. Easily replaced as I brought extra leather and rivets and had access to the armouries workshop. Bit: When using hired horses, the horse supplier generally prov...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Hi all, I'm back now and trying to get back into the swing of things having been gone for the full month of August. Thanks for your kind words about my kit, etc. Joram, It was an absolute pleasure jousting against you and the other blokes. I've had few experiences in my life that matched my involvem...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Carmel, My compliments. Are you trained in another area of metalwork, if this is your first armour? You've done quite well considering that you seem to have a rather modest selection of hammers and stakes. The rest of your tools are a fine foundation for an armouring shop; belt grinder, stakeplate, ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

If you get to the armouries for the introductions (in the museum lobby) before the first session on Saturday, look for me near this banner: [img]http://www.historicenterprises.com/imgs/banner-sml.jpg[/img] If they follow the pattern of the intros for the Sword of Valour jousts last April, they will ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

I will be using a horse, saddle, and lances provided by the armouries. I hope they don't give me a horse that's too tall.... I hate using a mounting block... I'll post a picture of my banner and caparison later today or tomorrow. Everybody is wearing really wonderful late 15th century armour and to ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

There is no evidence for bolts, to my knowledge, for shields that are not an integral part of an armour (like a grandguard, tilting bevor etc). What there is evidence for is using clinch nails. Rivets are another viable option. I'd suggest getting some clinch nails from Van Dykes restorers, put the ...

Jeffrey Hedgecock

Sorry if I wasn't clear, but I thought I covered that here... <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jeffrey Hedgecock: I don't dilute the glue when sticking the fabric down to the wood, but sometimes I do when ...

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