The Armour Archive

mordreth

I can recommend "Arms and Armor in Colonial America",
The book has a lot on Spanish equiptment.

Oh and a lot of the conquistadores were gentlement, but second, third, or fourth sons - they might not have been really wearing state of the art gear.

mordreth

I have a panther double bell wedge, it doesn't use a ridgepole. I have external ropes coming off the two posts at 45% angles, that I keep very taught.

mordreth

Andeerz wrote:I was thinking about old-school wrought iron, as that was the only thing I heard of being case hardened up until now. I'm still learning!

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/119479 ... pound-1-lb not a hard process these days

mordreth

I think 1/4 with a one layer fibreglass face would be brittle if you're talking SCA use.

mordreth

I'm not wild about cold blueing, but it works ok
http://www.gunaccessories.com/Birchwood ... lueing.asp

first, last, and only - read, understand, and obey the instructions, and pretend you're working with seriously nasty chemicals.

mordreth

go to a good gun shop, and pick up "breakfree", coat the rusted surface, and come back the next day. It will generally lift a good amount of surface rust all by itself.
It's also the best penetrating oil I have run across in about thirty years.
http://www.break-free.com/?location=/products/index.asp

mordreth

I hate rules lawyers

mordreth

set screws for the dies - treat them like princess'
They are the ultimate in one off oddball threading.

mordreth

johnion wrote:that makes sense - like roughing up a surface before painting.

Thanks,

John

you can see it in action if you ever have to strip a proper paint job down to polished metal.

mordreth

again proving the wisdom of Master George Silver Of six chief causes, that many valiant men think themselves by their practices to be skillful in their weapons, are yet many times in their fights sore hurt, and many times slain by men of small skill or none at all. 3 The first and chief cause is, th...

mordreth

I sort of enjoy the conversations that come after
light
light
glancing
gwaaagghhhh - fuck you dont have to hit me that hard, what are you trying to prove?

mordreth

go down to your library and see if they have any old vo-tech high school textbooks on metal work

mordreth

This may be a stupid question, but why self-etching auto primer? I am assuming that auto primer because it is used on metal. I am not arguing the use of it, just wondering what it is and why self-etching is the kind to use. I am asking because I am a novice and all of you aren't. Thanks, John self ...

mordreth

there are a couple of assembly articles at the noble plastic site

http://www.plasticlamellar.com/FAQRetri ... x?ID=49388

mordreth

just for the hell of it I trace out the blade + about 2/8 of an inch on a piece of 3/4 inch wood, and cut the basic shape I rip the wood lengthwise the "exerior" sides become the interior I lay out a chiseling pattern for what will be the interior and go to work, at soem point in the process when I ...

mordreth

Klein linesman's dikes, or 10 inch ferrous metal diagonal cutters. They cut 3/16 mild steel rivets like nothing else. http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tools/PRD/Category/Ironworkers%20Work%20Pliers%20PLIERS-SIDECUT-IRONWORKER/Product/201-7CST or http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tools/PRD/Category/...

mordreth

anoher good arguement for a gambeson and hauberk

mordreth

you're going to have to either deliver the plates unpunched, or agree the size link and have the armorer punch the plates to spec.

mordreth

The problem you're going to run into is that the mail needs to be built to fit the plates, not the other way around. Butted mail is absolutely worthless on that project.

mordreth

painted vertical canvas isn't a deck or a wall.

mordreth

If I am in Spring of 1985 what would I have in my Walkman instead of "Princes of the Universe" and "Who wants to live forever?" ? Those two came out a year too late and I need substitutes that are as close as possible. Queen would be ideal but not required. But mood and type of music need to match ...

mordreth

In our kingdom (Atlantia), I've learned that when I do that, they can step up over me and almost pin me, which is smart on them and my own fault for taking the risk. Are you allowed to head butt him in the presented jimmies? Because when I see the "stand over and bash" style, that's what I think I'...

mordreth

you could tell these guys they're doing it wrong
http://www.lessing-photo.com/p2/330201/33020117.jpg

mordreth

not quite sure where to put this link

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/index.html

I think quite a few of his patterns wouldn't need a lot of modification

mordreth

My helmet is tight, but it's just under 1/8 mild steel. My padding is 1/2 ensolite which I replace yearly.

mordreth

There are a couple of them that are on my list - love at first sight

mordreth

not quite sure where to put this link

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/index.html

I think quite a few of his patterns wouldn't need a lot of modification

mordreth

yes L'homme, l'homme, l'homme armé, L'homme armé L'homme armé doibt on doubter, doibt on doubter. On a fait partout crier, Que chascun se viengne armer D'un haubregon de fer. The man, the man, the armed man, The armed man The armed man should be feared, should be feared. Everywhere it has been procl...

mordreth

annealing is your best friend in the world.

mordreth

Gents IF you're fighting in the SCA you're fighting in the SCA - if you want to play a dfferent game go do so or Train to the point where you fight quite effectively in a serious harness using polearm or greatsword. If you can't fight effectively in your harness with your preferred weapon against so...

mordreth

I've had better luck figuring that surcoats aren't going to have a long working life, they drape a whole lot better with a single layer of reasonable weight fabric.

mordreth

I guess I was thinking about newbie V knight. The new guy hasn't learned anything, I haven't achieved anything.
Apologies for a poor choice of words

On the other hand one shotting a friend at or above my level is a stitch.

mordreth

Why?

one shotting a person is a poor show for both compeditors

mordreth

[ 1) Those formations are not SCA specific. Check Vegetius for their antiquity (they were old when he wrote about them). 2) A kill pocket is useful as a way to achieve local numerical superiority in a tactical situation, mostly for allowing spears to do the killing work. In a rule set where thrusti...

mordreth

Yes

it depends on what works for you and against your opponent.
My absolute favorite greatsword attack to the body only works as a repost, I need my opponent to attack me.

Re: Conquistador/16th Century Spanish Helmet Question

Re: Wedge with no ridge?

Re: Treating mild steel

Re: Fiberglass Shield Construction

Re: Treating mild steel

Re: Easiest way to remove rust with out damaging a finish?

Re: SCA unintended passive defense

Re: Roper Whitney No.7 Dies

Re: What paint for a Helm?

Re: Most Powerful Shots in SCA combat

Re: Most Powerful Shots in SCA combat

Re: Have kiln, will heat treat. Advice?

Re: What paint for a Helm?

Re: The "Lay" Of Lamellar

Re: anyone have experience making scabbards?

Re: Riveting Troubles

Re: how come the back of the thighs wernt protected on knigh

Re: Does anyone do custom chain?

Re: Does anyone do custom chain?

Re: Water proofing canvas

Re: 1980ies reinactment music question

Re: How to deal with corkscrewing

Re: sources for slashing at close quarters

shop made carpenters tools / crosspost from hsitoric researc

Re: Helmet padding study

Re: shop made carpenters tools

shop made carpenters tools

Re: 15th Century Chainmail - is it a Haubergeon or Shirt?

Re: Riveted Mail tools

Re: unsolicited advice on fighting.

Re: Critique My SCA Kit

Re: Have you ever wished there was a "shot clock"?

Re: Have you ever wished there was a "shot clock"?

Re: SCA and Battle of Nations

Re: Attack or wait?