Alright, Tinker's officially sold. And I won't be able to pay attention at work today. Like a little kid at christmas. Of course, this presents a whole new set of problems. After I finish fitting a guard, handle, and pommel to this thing...I have to make another scabbard. One that isn't 3" long.
THIS is why reenactment will send me to the poorhouse. Getting stuff cheap winds up costing quite a bit. Sneaky how that works, eh?
green wool overs, custom elvish dagger, tinker blade, etc.
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- Greg
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Re: green wool overs, custom elvish dagger, tinker blade, etc.
Now the sword shall come from under the cloak.
Re: green wool overs, custom elvish dagger, tinker blade, etc.
I'm interested in the linen pouches please
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Re: green wool overs, custom elvish dagger, tinker blade, etc.
Any natural colours; green, brown... will do for me thanks.
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Re: green wool overs, custom elvish dagger, tinker blade, etc.
The Tinker arrived today, and she's gorgeous. Feels lightning fast. Shipped fast and arrived in great packaging!
Now the quest for fittings begins! I've thought about making my own guard and pommel, but I just don't think that I have the level of craftsmanship (nor tools) required just yet. Then gain...well, we'll see.
Now the quest for fittings begins! I've thought about making my own guard and pommel, but I just don't think that I have the level of craftsmanship (nor tools) required just yet. Then gain...well, we'll see.
Now the sword shall come from under the cloak.
Re: green wool overs, custom elvish dagger, tinker blade, etc.
Greg, find out if there is someone around you who is willing to teach you to do lost wax casting. A pound of bronze casting beads doesn't cost that much. The person may already have all of the wax and the tools/equipment you need to cast it.
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Will do. I'm planning on asking my father-in-law, a welder, if he knows anyone who does casting. My other option is, at the moment, having a go at grinding a pommel out of a 2" thick steel rod that I have here. I've got 3' to work with, so I can go at it for a LONG time, making mistakes as I go, until I've got it right, at least...
Now the sword shall come from under the cloak.
Re: green wool overs, custom elvish dagger, tinker blade, etc.
I think I am going to look into that lost wax casting. A friend is setting up a forge (he better finish soon) and he thinks he can copy all the blades I have so If I can cast the other parts I could get a nice collection goin plus maybe make a few bucks for other projects.
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Re: green wool overs, custom elvish dagger, tinker blade, etc.
heuk 14th & 15th century cloak or outer garment like a cyclas.Greg wrote:The "Heuk and capuchon", though I've never heard of such a garment, I believe I've seen in one form or another, and they intrigue me.
When longer, reaching the knees, it was called the tabard.
heuke see heuk
capuchon a hood pre-14th century or cowl
from: Rosalie's Medieval Women
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Thanks, Beornman! Good link, there!
Now the sword shall come from under the cloak.