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by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 22, 2003 9:00 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cad's current work
Replies: 39
Views: 40

Ya, you better run! Image
-Cad
[ps it was ShopGirl]
by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 22, 2003 8:46 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cad's current work
Replies: 39
Views: 40

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Broadway: I'll take the glove! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You want it? It has holes in it.... http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.g...
by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 22, 2003 6:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cad's current work
Replies: 39
Views: 40

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Erik Schmidt: I've got to ask, Chuck, how did you produce that nice concave curve to the back part of the 'skirt'? Is the 'skirt' made from one piece or is there a join at the ...
by Chuck Davis
Mon Apr 21, 2003 10:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shop Space
Replies: 25
Views: 18

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by James C: If you don't mind me asking what kind of rent do you see for that sort of place? </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Actually, very little. It is $470/mo includes heat and electr...
by Chuck Davis
Mon Apr 21, 2003 7:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cad's current work
Replies: 39
Views: 40

No Eric, not this time. The second german helm is a kids bascinet for a real good guy and is in 16 guage.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Mon Apr 21, 2003 7:14 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cad's current work
Replies: 39
Views: 40

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Ringlancer: DROOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLL</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey! be careful, you'll rust everything! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Yes, the 2nd visor from the right...
by Chuck Davis
Mon Apr 21, 2003 5:59 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Cad's current work
Replies: 39
Views: 40

Cad's current work

Hi all, Though I'd post a pic of what I've got on the bench. -Cad [img]http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/current_work_042103.jpg[/img] Finished pics of a german bascinet [img]http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/Picture%20039.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/Picture%20042.jpg[/img...
by Chuck Davis
Mon Apr 21, 2003 5:54 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shop Space
Replies: 25
Views: 18

I found a wonderful space in the Milwaukee Enterprise Center. An old shoe factory that has been turned into a small business incubator. There are over 90 small business in the complex.

My space is 1260 square feet!
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Mon Apr 21, 2003 5:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Milanese Sabatons
Replies: 35
Views: 125

Chef, It seem to me that the very same research that you use to state that sollierets were rarely used in Italy, another scholar could make the same statement that they were used much more. We have such a small sample of research to go by that I doubt we can make intelligent statements about what wa...
by Chuck Davis
Mon Apr 21, 2003 5:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Master Cad to the white courtesy phone
Replies: 10
Views: 1

Here you go Gypsy: Just finished up with the grinding and now need the final tweeking on the shape. I will hopefully have it complete this week! The rivet heads are for the lining strap. [img]http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/gypsy042103.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/gypsy-riv...
by Chuck Davis
Fri Apr 18, 2003 6:52 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Master Cad to the white courtesy phone
Replies: 10
Views: 1

Hey Gypsy,
I will post some pics tonight for you. Ok?
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Thu Apr 17, 2003 9:50 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My bascinet
Replies: 10
Views: 11

Laurel Hero !!!! Oh my god, what do I have to live up to now!!! Image

Hey Samuel,
Good job! I'm glad you got it up and running. Hope to run into you soon.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Wed Apr 16, 2003 9:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Slot Punch For Sliding Rivets
Replies: 7
Views: 8

Yes there is, but I believe it is quite large. I just punch several holes and file between.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 15, 2003 3:21 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: looking for soapstone
Replies: 22
Views: 9

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by AaronT: Uncle Chuck,is that you?</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Maybe! Who is this??? -Cad ------------------ -Chuck aka Cadwallon y' Rhudd
by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 15, 2003 6:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Do you just use cord to attach the aventail to the Vervelles
Replies: 5
Views: 14

I use a thick cord that will not get cut easily.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Sun Apr 13, 2003 9:38 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A list of projects for myself (shoemaker's children thread)
Replies: 17
Views: 16

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Pheylin Quinn: Maybe we should get together and compare notes.</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey, maybe we should just get together and do them together. Raise them in my shop, and h...
by Chuck Davis
Sun Apr 13, 2003 9:23 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Raising project and more
Replies: 10
Views: 18

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by per lillelund: You might whant to check this out, http://www.olofsgillet.org/per its a few helmets that i have made. There are a few erly stage pictures that you might find int...
by Chuck Davis
Sat Apr 12, 2003 5:42 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: A list of projects for myself (shoemaker's children thread)
Replies: 17
Views: 16

Ok, lets see: Projects to finish for myself! 1. New Lentner [I have 2 on commission] 2. New Jupon with my arms [on commission] 3. finish my left hourglass gauntlet 4. new boots 5. fitted greaves [closed, raised] 6. new leg harness in spring 7. maille shirt - halbergon [either bought or ????? wedge r...
by Chuck Davis
Fri Apr 11, 2003 4:28 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Raising project and more
Replies: 10
Views: 18

Great work! Your tenacity in learning the craft really shows.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 08, 2003 10:39 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What is this for???
Replies: 12
Views: 10

I believe this is a 'secret' from the 17th century. It would have gone under one of the big hats popular at that time.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 08, 2003 10:37 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: How common were painted bascinets?
Replies: 30
Views: 39

Hi,
When the Heaver [sp] bascinet was sold at aution, it was listed as having faint markings of paint in the shape of flames coming down from the point of the skull. I will see if I can find that again.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 08, 2003 1:00 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: looking for soapstone
Replies: 22
Views: 9

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Kalle Ommer: What do you use to cast? Lead? Do you mix it with tin?</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I use pewter. I have both .25lead and .05lead pewter. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" fac...
by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 08, 2003 11:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: looking for soapstone
Replies: 22
Views: 9

Thanks all,
I will look into the wonder stone. You can see my current work here:

http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/Eli's_token_003.jpg

http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/Lief_and_Astrid_token.jpg

http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/Greenboots.jpg
by Chuck Davis
Tue Apr 08, 2003 7:55 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: looking for soapstone
Replies: 22
Views: 9

looking for soapstone

Anyone know of a source for soapstone?
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Mon Apr 07, 2003 10:53 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: My buffer is dying... looking for recomendations
Replies: 12
Views: 13

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Damian: Good indication that the solenoid is going bad... You could get it repaired pretty darn cheap. I use a 2 hp Jet bench grinder Motor with Arbor extentions for a buffer. ...
by Chuck Davis
Mon Apr 07, 2003 10:23 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 14th Century Armour sold at auction
Replies: 18
Views: 26

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Erik Schmidt: The cervellieres that turned up at auction recently were the first examples I had seen. I hadn't even realized any still existed. </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Erik, W...
by Chuck Davis
Wed Apr 02, 2003 9:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Mid 14c. Cudgel
Replies: 10
Views: 2

Hey Magnus,
Lets see what we can come up with on Thursday in the shop.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Wed Apr 02, 2003 9:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Maintaining focus to win??
Replies: 15
Views: 8

Maintaining focus to win??

I have a question about maintaining your focus during Coronet or Crown. I've seen people sit on the sidelines with their helpers keeping people away, and when one of the Princess of Northshield won, he wore his walkman off the field while waiting to fight. I'm trying to see if this is something that...
by Chuck Davis
Fri Mar 28, 2003 1:16 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Which Stake??
Replies: 6
Views: 0

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Sigeric: Pheylin... what is a bichorn?? Is that the stake that has a curved triangle shape at one end and a thin round protrusion 12+ inches long at the other? Thanks everybody...
by Chuck Davis
Fri Mar 28, 2003 12:56 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Just need the balls to ...
Replies: 10
Views: 4

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Sigeric: No minimum... I purchased the three sizes that I mentioned above and my total was $58. Half of that was shipping costs. Since Milling balls are used for crushing rocks...
by Chuck Davis
Fri Mar 28, 2003 10:31 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Just need the balls to ...
Replies: 10
Views: 4

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Langdon: This company is about 1 hour from Pennsic, if anyone wants to take a "field trip" to there during the war. Just so you have something heavy and aukward to take home. L...
by Chuck Davis
Tue Mar 25, 2003 1:52 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Sliding rivits in churburg 13 breastplate
Replies: 6
Views: 10

Doh! wasn't in that conversation Wade and Jacob. Just posted what I knew.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Tue Mar 25, 2003 11:01 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Sliding rivits in churburg 13 breastplate
Replies: 6
Views: 10

Hi Jacob,
There are no sliding rivets on this breastplate. All the plates are riveted to a leather liner. I will see if I can post the pic I have of it.
-Cad

[img]http://www.mallet-argent.com/images/chur13-inside.jpg[/img]

[This message has been edited by Chuck Davis (edited 03-25-2003).]
by Chuck Davis
Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:21 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Researching Rolls of Arms and tournaments c.1380-ish
Replies: 3
Views: 4

Hey Ringlancer,
Make sure your post this over at Firestryker. They may have more of these resources.
-Cad
by Chuck Davis
Wed Mar 12, 2003 6:30 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Review: Forth Armour Chain Haubergeon
Replies: 16
Views: 4

sigh, I really love these shirts....

I just want little rings!

1/4 inch ID would be too small
3/8 inch ID is too big
5/16 inch ID is jusssttttt right!

Just my personal preferenc
-Cad

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