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Steven H
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 Posted: Fri 21 Jul, 2006 12:39 pm Post subject: Where to find gussets? |
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I've seen depictions and descriptions of mail gussets and even re-enactors wearing them, but I've not found an armorer who sells them.
Any suggestions?
P.S. Same with mail faulds, any sources?
Thanks
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Bill Grandy
myArmoury Team
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Thomas James Hayman
Location: England Joined: 08 Dec 2004
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The simple thing to do is mail the good people at HE and ask. they won't bite much and are very friendly
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Rod Walker
Location: NSW, Australia. Joined: 05 Feb 2004
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You mean like these
The left voider is pointed on now.
I ordered these from Get Dressed for Battle in the UK. http://www.gdfb.co.uk/
Cheers
Rod
Jouster
www.jousting.com.au
"Come! Let us lay a lance in rest,
And tilt at windmills under a wild sky!
For who would live so petty and unblessed
That dare not tilt at something, ere he die?"
--Errantry, John Galsworthy
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Steven H
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| Posted: Fri 21 Jul, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject: Thanks |
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I'd perused the GDFB site earlier and been impressed but, apparently, had missed the gussetts. Those are exactly what I was looking for.
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Steven H
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Follow-up question on gussets:
They appear to require a large number of points to attach. Which seems . . . 'inconvenient'. Are there other period means of attaching them and/or do they need to be removed after each use?
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W. R. Reynolds
Location: Ramona, CA Joined: 07 Dec 2004
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I used waxed linen thread and a curved carpet needle and sewed mine on, attaching about every sixth ring.
Bill
"No matter who wins the rat race.......they are still a rat."
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Chuck Russell
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ive seen most people jsut sew them on
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Rod Walker
Location: NSW, Australia. Joined: 05 Feb 2004
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I pointed mine on as I want to be able to take them off and clean. I joust in this harness so I get very sweaty as well as getting covered in horse sweat. Being able to just undo the points and clean the mail is a must.
I don't take it off all the time. Often it just needs a wipe over with the olive oil/beeswax mix that I use on all my harness and leather.
Cheers
Rod
Jouster
www.jousting.com.au
"Come! Let us lay a lance in rest,
And tilt at windmills under a wild sky!
For who would live so petty and unblessed
That dare not tilt at something, ere he die?"
--Errantry, John Galsworthy
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Jean Thibodeau
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| Rod Walker wrote: | | Often it just needs a wipe over with the olive oil/beeswax mix that I use on all my harness and leather. |
Olive oil and beeswax ? Sounds interesting, but I don't want to highjack this thread: It might be interesting learning more about this and how you maintain your armour. Maybe you could start a topic about it ?
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Joe Loder
Location: Milwaukee, WI Joined: 10 Mar 2006
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Could I see some more pictures of the gussets (if you have them)? I'm going to start on some for myself (not rivetted) and I'm in the patterning stage (and the finding time stage).
Thanks in advance,
Joe
He who laughs last, thinks fastest.
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R Smith
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They are also called "voiders" which might yield better searches both here and on the net.
"Those with wisdom loathe the one forced to defend." - Liechtenauer
Ars Gladii
Detroit, MI
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This is a standard topic