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Pietro da San Tebaldo

I think I did something similar - the wrists were large, and the forearm tight. I had to put the forearm section onto a ball stake and 'raise'it, drawing metal down to the edges of the piece to widen it overall. ------------------ "Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged" mka:...

Pietro da San Tebaldo

You might consider making it from high-density neoprene, which is normally used for shoe soles and heels. A leather- and shoe-making supply house can provide the stuff. Your local shoe-repair shop may have some to sell, or a nearby source. ------------------ "Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orl...

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If it's pure linseed oil, it's just a natural oil and shouldn't have any ill effect on leather. "Boiled linseed oil" contains drying agents and other hazardous chemicals, so for that compound, all bets are off. A woodworking teacher once said to me, "Heck, you can drink pure linseed oil, and all it'...

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Cet-

will you be at the Armourer's Gathering at Langdon's camp? I'd love to see your prototype...

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"Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged"
mka: Sam Pearce

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I'm messing around with some ideas for an armor stand to both display my harness while I'm at home and keep it off the floor of the pavillion while I'm camping. If anyone out there has made one of these, could you please post pictures, etc, if the item in question? Thanks, ------------------ "Or, a ...

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Please send me his info, too. My girlfriend is still gathering tabs for LARP/con-wear...

And I generally only drink bottled beer!

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"Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged"
mka: Sam Pearce

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Effingham -

A good party last longer than most Courts!

(Note: I said most Courts - your mileage may vary!)

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"Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged"
mka: Sam Pearce

Pietro da San Tebaldo

If a guy wanted to contact a steel company to buy such a thing, what do you call it? In my unfortunate experience, if you don't ask for exactly what they call the stuff, they look at you like you're a moron... It's an uncomfortable and unproductive experience. ------------------ "Or, a pall inverted...

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I'll be camped right across the road with Newbridge!

See you there.

Pietro

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"Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged"
mka: Sam Pearce

Pietro da San Tebaldo

Umm, the Mandrake bascinet which I bought a year ago was made in India - it said so right on the helm, and their website makes reference to the fact as well... It's been going on for a while - the trick as always is making sure your fabricators understand the requirements... ------------------ "Or, ...

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Well,we're feeling safe from the invasion up here... The Warlord will see the highway signs and think,"Hmmm. Close, but no cigar. Guess we'd better keep looking!", and bypass "Cleveland". http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------------ "Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure...

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Sir, those helms are both gorgeous!

Humbly, how much would a sallet like that run? With a bevor?

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SirRhys- yeah, I sort of changed direction midstream after my first big purchase... The sallet will have to wait until a)someone wants to trade, or b)I come into some discretionary cash. Thanks for all of the advice. ------------------ "Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged"...

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WMA- have you got contact info for MJ? Bascot- any suggestions who here could undertake a helmet like that? I'm picturing it as part of my "parade" armor, for demos, guard duty, and standing around looking authentically cool... http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------------ "Or, a p...

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I have a Mandrake bascinet (sorry - bargrill - please don't show me the door). Would you advise drilling a hole at the apex? I thought I might put a threaded insert into the base of a 2" wooden pomme and run a bolt from inside the helmet into the insert to fasten the pomme in place. PGIT (plumes go ...

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<a href=www.kkart.cz> K & K Art </a> I'm looking at some of the helms for "parade" armor (I think their visorless 'Shooter's Sallet' , pr-8.1, would look very nice for the 15th c. Italian footman I'm portraying) and I'm curious if anyone here's ordered from them. How are their customer communication...

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Gentlemen- I'm well-composed against the taunts of the small-minded. Let them mock - that way, they say far more about themselves than they do about me. If I can find appropriate plumes, I plan to wear gold, blue, and white plumes, as those are the livery colors of my house, my barony, and my lineag...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> ...red confetti forced by fan out of a long wooden tube...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Nope. SillyString(tm). Big, industrial drums of SillyString(tm). *distant cries of serious LH folks ...

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I cannot say enough, "A clothesline in your camp (assuming sun) is a very good thing." Don't put bleach into the Cooper's Lake water to wash clothes - it precipitates out the iron in a garish orange stain on your linens. Fresh, air-dried clothes are a fine thing. Your camp-mates will use it too. Now...

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Hjalmr- very funny. Mean trick to play on a newbie! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif Actually, I'm planning to have blue and gold plumes, since those are my livery colors, although I know I'll get ribbed a little by the Big Fighter Household in my Barony for them. Maybe white and gold pl...

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Based on test pieces (started at 10" wide, ended as 9" wide, padding thickness = ~1/2"), call it 10% horizontal 'shrinkage'.

There isn't any appreciable vertical 'shrink'.

Good luck.

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"Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged"
mka: Sam Pearce

Pietro da San Tebaldo

I'm planning to attend and participate in some of the HCS events at Pennsic. Aside from a proper kit and harness, what items of regalia and equipage would make "good show" for a Pas, or contribute to making it a pleasant afternoon out on the field? All suggestions are welcome - to simplify things, p...

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I second the motion! Where is this guy teaching? When I was an undergrad, there was a class at Cleveland State university called "The Flying Circus of Physics", taught by Jearl Walker. It was utterly impossible to get into this "beginning" physics class, because the upperclassmen all wanted to take ...

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Gmandragora- LOL the "friendly fire" part of your message restored a measure of my faith in mankind! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/biggrin.gif When I saw it, I prayed to God he was wearing that as a joke. ------------------ "Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged" mka: Sam...

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I'm working to become a competent combatant, and I'm making my gear to present the best possible picture of a 15th century Italian man-at-arms that I can. I'm making my skills, time, house available to a couple friends who are new to the SCA and need kitting up - it's easier to start strong than re-...

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The armor pictured above looks very much like illos in the early Warhammer books. For ugliest armor, I'd have to nominate the Psychedelic Lobster - a gentleman I saw at a Midrealm coronation about seven years ago who was wearing plastic armor made from 7 different colors of fluorescent "HazMat" buck...

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Last year, Langdon of Greymorn hosted it at "The Olde Baron's Retirement Home" camp just off Brewer's Road(?) by the edge of Parking. I think it was Tuesday night of 2nd week...

This year, who knows?

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"Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged"
mka: Sam Pearce

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From the descriptions, it sounds like fun. Can you bring pictures to Pennsic? (Or post 'em and link 'em?)

Enjoy your tournament!

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"Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged"
mka: Sam Pearce

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Is there a good article online about building an SCA combat spear? Failing that, can folks offer their tips and advice for making a reasonable tip and catch-hook on a spear intended for this use? Thanks in advance. (I'm hoping to make one this summer - maybe even take raw materials to Pennsic and bu...

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The SCA College of Arms lets you register a primary and secondary name, with an heraldic device for each one. Depending on weather/mood/occasion/weapon-style, I can wear my 14th century garb, my 15th century garb, or my 16th century garb. (The da San Tebaldos are a family with a lot of history.) I d...

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That sounds neat. I'll be at War from Thursday, 1st week until it's done. I'll bring mead to the Armor Party and we can swap, if you like.

(You *are* coming to the Armor Party, aren't you?)

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"Or, a pall inverted surmounted by an orle Azure counterchanged"
mka: Sam Pearce

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In my experience, the parties which sound like "medieval mutant frat party blowouts" tend to be. If that's your bag, cool. If not, walking by outside the site of said bachanal will probably be all you need to see. Aed of Avigdor (sp?) hosts "Aed's Sing-Thing" twice during War Week (the second week o...

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Friends of mine still tell the story of the "friend-of-a-friend" who camped with them at Pennsic one year. The gentleman arrived with a nylon puptent, a little red wagon, one tunic, and a small trailer filled with bottles of liquor. (apparently, very good liquor, too). He loaded his little red wagon...

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I just want to thank Sinric publicly for the patterns and pictures he's included in the Archive Patterns. I'm new to fighting, and new to metalwork of any kind (except pewter casting) and the thrill I got last night at Armourer's Guild meeting seeing the 15th century arm harness I've built articulat...

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Just this past weekend, a lady I passed asked to take my picture, and added, "You look totally Rennaissance, sir!" I was also introduced to a newbie as "Pietro, who aspires to be the prettiest fighter on the field." (Reply: "Oh, no, my lady - I stand no chance as long as you're in armor too..." http...

Plans/Ideas for an Armor Stand?

Has anyone ordered from these guys?

A Proper Showing at A Pas d'Armes

Building a Spear (SCA)

"Thanks, Sinric!"