Looking to commision Full suit.

Bryndon Starfall · Post by **Bryndon Starfall** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 8:20 am

I do live steel armor combat demonstrations and shows for Renn Faires and conventions. As a member of autumn tree armored company I am in need of a new kit from Helm to Sabbatons. I would like to work with a local armorsmith so that we can do sizing but I'm willing to entertain other ideas with some really good feed back from past customers. I am also looking for a new gambeson. please feel free to contact me at bjboucher@juno.com. I would like to work with a New England Armorsmith for sizing reasons.

Morgan · Post by **Morgan** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 8:41 am

how much you got to spend?

http://www.lightlink.com/armory/

not quite new england, but hey....he's the best.

James B. · Post by **James B.** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:27 am

Morgan is right Robert MacPherson is as good as it gets

. Jeff at Historic Enterprises is good to http://www.historicenterprises.com

Even if he is not who you go with I suggest getting spring steel armor, it is far more dent resistant and that is important for steel fighting.

Flonzy

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Bryndon Starfall · Post by **Bryndon Starfall** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:53 am

I have sent Robert an email, thanks for the help...though to be honest it might be ALOT more then I'm looking to spend.

I always intended to get spring steel...I should have mentioned that above.

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 10:09 am

http://www.bestarmour.com/ they are in the cech republic I believe but I have heard many good things and seen thier work and have to say with the exchange rate it is a very reasonable price. They seem to do alot of authentic work as well. They are very particular about sizing as well. One of the members who posts here told me they asked him to measure the parts they requested with a caliper to make sure as possible of the sizing since they are so far away. I think that says alot when an arnouer is will to put his work to that kind of sizing conditions. Warren at hoseki leather who posts here had armour made from him. shoot him an email for pics.

Morgan · Post by **Morgan** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 10:40 am

Yes, MacPherson is more than most of us can spend, but you didn't specify.

Patrick Thaden can probably do you as well, but he's in Texas.

http://www.thadenarmory.com

Steve S. · Post by **Steve S.** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 11:05 am

Another armourer to consider is Tom Justus.

Steve

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Otter · Post by **Otter** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 3:57 pm

..Oh the journey begins.....

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Laz · Post by **Laz** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 6:25 pm

And you can tell us how to get ahold of Tom Justice?

I saw a coppergate someone told me he did. I would love to see it again.

Lodinn

Steve S. · Post by **Steve S.** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 10:37 pm

Both he and his apprentice (GeneP) post here frequently.

Steve

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Bryndon Starfall · Post by **Bryndon Starfall** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 7:19 am

If either of them could leave a contact or shoot me an email that would be great!

GeneP · Post by **GeneP** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 7:41 am

Hi Bryndon. Yep I am Toms apprentice. Just saw this post and will pass along to Tom this afternoon. He also has pics of the coppergate helm he made will see if I can get him to post one for you guys
GeneP

knuut · Post by **knuut** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 5:30 pm

If safety is also an issue, I can do gussets, voiders and all the other little flexable bits in very light welded spring stainless chainmail.

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Edric · Post by **Edric** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 8:42 pm

I also would recommend Patrick Thaden. He is one of the best up and coming armourers in the US and I know of know one who would say otherwise.

I personally have purchased a visor from him and he is currently working on a milanese leg harness for me.

His eye for details and craftsmanship are outstanding. Here are some pics he took of my legs in progress.

http://thadenarmory.com/customers/edric/leg01.jpg
http://thadenarmory.com/customers/edric/leg02.jpg
http://thadenarmory.com/customers/edric/leg03.jpg
http://thadenarmory.com/customers/edric/leg04.jpg

His website DOES NOT show the quality of his work. I believe all of the pictures he has there are several years old.

I would email him and discuss your project with him patrick_thaden@hotmail.com . I know he is getting married in a couple of weeks so the quicker the better. Normally his communication is second to none but I know he is probably going to be on his honeymoon until the end of October.

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