Dmitri

I am a senior Archery Marshal and a Combat Archer within the SCA. It is just so darn hit and miss. I guess function over pretty is in order...lol

I ended up building a leather bucket styled one just so it was nicer. Asking around to other archers it is just a hit and miss item. They all say they are fine tuning what they use every war season. There does not seem to be a consensus on what is the best style.

I Would love a copy of these patterns if still available pgmopar@gmail.com Thank you [/CODE]

I just form them over my own stomach when the leather is wet, it seems to get the muscle pattern down just fine......lol Ok all kidding aside mine would look like a beer keg if I tried that. What you can do is do a wet mould for the form as an option, unless you can find a muscled torso at a clothing store that they might me throwing out because of some damage and use that to mould to.

Well done. My wife keeps asking me to start sporrans as there are a few members of her pipeband including herself who would love new ones as most are wearing the straight black generic ones(as am I). Reading this, my condolences to the family and friends of your fallen officer. As a fellow blue up here in Canada one loss weakens us all. It is good to see your department allows you to waer your kilt with your uniform. Are department allows us as well and to those who do it means alot to us. We do have a Tartan that is specific to us...but it is some fugly...So my clan tartan is way more desirable....lol Once again, excellent work and one day I may find the time and energy to take on sporrans. Also it is good to see another SCAer...........we are everywhere.......lol

Damn I want to go to Pennsic, one day my wife and I will make the trek. It is only 2600 mile drive. Not a problem. Now back on topic, fantastic piece. The A&S community is lucky to have artists who always want to push the line. One day I will start putting in for competitions....maybe......lol I didn't read the part about not period clothing. I just don't get some of the judges on these competitions. My wife built a elizabethan dress for her first A&S, not a well documented nor very period but she explained all of that. It was the hand embroidery on it that was the real A&S as well as the embelishments, she had it torn to shreds by the judges( a small shire level competition) and has not entered a competition since. I am suprised that hey didn't comment on the moon and sun not having faces either...lol You keep up the good work, I would be proud to be at that level of skill.

Looks good. The first thing before reading your message was bless those with the fortitude to cut plates then have to lace it. I use straight up large leather pieces for my armour. Way too lazy. But to reiderate. Looks fantastic.

Just putting out to the SCAers in the group. Has anyone built a Combat Arrow belt quiver out of leather. I am looking for one that will work better than my fabric and bucket lid special.

Very nice. At some point I will have to upload my back quivers for target archery for the SCA. I think a crossbow may have to come soon as well. They look just too much fun.

I am not sure if theis is the right place or not to throw some accolades out to Springfiels Leather, But I am going to anyways. I am in British Columbia, Canada and have been looking for a good supplier other than the one that starts with "T" which seemed to pretty much be the only option for one stop shopping up here. The quick responce time and personal attention to detail and follow through communication is something I have not seen in customer relations for quite some time. The cost value was way better ordering in than buying local ( approx 50% less ) and one of the items I could not get from the big "T" to finish a belt for my father was a resell from "T" but not available here. This was the last straw for me. Other than panic orders for fluids if I screw up on my stock. I will continue my ordering from Springfield. Thanks to Kevin and his crew for the fantastic service and product line.

I know this is late. But, i spent a wonderful New Years Celebration with family out of town. We celebrated http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogmanay. Scottish New Years Celebration. It is celebrated at 4pm in BC, midnight in Scotland. A total of 65 people at my sisters place, fire procession and the works. A good time had by all, lots of scotch and just another reason to wear my Kilt and kit.

Absolutely stunning. Well done. I just love seeing the exceptional work that so many skilled artisans on this forum create. Once again beautiful.

My friend in the SCA( society for creative anachronisms ) does alot of quivers as he is a leather worker and a fletcher as well as has a small archery business. You can see his work at www.bowsinister.com

We are just using close cell foam with enough compression for our thrusties. What is the madrake rubber and where do you get it? If it keeps the ugly factor of my sword down I would like to try it. Thank you for the info. OK answered my own question it is a heavy vulcanized rubber.

Nice work. Interesting, non of us here in my local SCA group scabbard our swords, just belt holders in case we switch from pike to sword for the close stuff, but alot of dagger get the scabbard. These are done in a looser quick draw format for approved tourney fights and war. ( still sad winter is upon us and war season is over ) I am assuming no thrusting tip on that particular sword so you can keep the scabbard tight or is is realatively loose fitting for drawing it in war? Did you harden it for a little extra hip protection or just armour weight? Keep up the good work and thinking outside the box. That is what keeps our game interesting.

The way I am reading it is that no one is trying to defrauding the gov't out of anything. It seems like the question is very simply put to where and how someone can save a few dollars on thier bottom end. I am sure this is to pass the savings on to the customer and perhalps be a small bit cheaper than the next guy to get sales. As more of a forum lurker than a poster, the individuals on this site appear to be a well read and intelligent group who know that running a business requires the paperwork and associated gov't requirments(taxes,licencing ect.) So I don't thing anyone is trying to be EXEMPT.....everyone just like a deal once in a while. Just my thoughts on it for what it is worth.

Best I can say is it is quite lovely. I am with the SCA in Canada and I know anyone in my group would be pround to have this hanging from their belt. I am far from what would call an expert but from what I see it if great work. Did you do the metal work yourself as well?

Being from canada the concealed weapons permit badge made me look twice. That is something very VERY rare up here and I don't believe they issue a badge just a card. Very nice work though. I work for corrections up here and your cases are definetely better than our issues ones. Well done again.

That is wonderful..............tell me it was bacon related....please tell me bacon......lol Seriously, that is an accomplishment to be proud of. YIS D'mitri

Very impressive.....nice machinery collection. On one of the pictures I saw some heraldry. Is this a family chart or are you part of a re-creationist group. Once again beautiful set-up

I used eyelets on my latest archery bracers for SCA target and combat. They are in a 7oz. Even at that i have built them without and there never seems to be a problem. I just like eyelets I like the finished look. I am thinking of trying them in the next fighting armour I make. I think I will just purchase the coloured ones to blend in with the dye work.

Nice work Nighthawk. Also as a Proud Scot ( Clan MacKay ) Could you possible tell me where you got your Cantel at. My wife who was a McKay and Married a MacKay wants me to make us both new Sporrans. She is part of our local Pipe Band and just wants something a little fancier than the basic model we get up here from the local supplier $80 I found the belt chain from the supplier. Just waiting for it to arrive Sort of have the design finalized( a couple more practice pieces before transfering it to the good leather ) But, a good supplier for the cantel is yet to be found.

Once again, I stand in Awe. Your work is absolutely stunning. I will get into the carving one day instead of just building plain items that serve their purpose Now just to find the time to practice.

Tine: absolutely stunning. it is a shame that there is not much for SCA in Europe, we don't mind buckles....lol When I saw the boar on the design I got excited, I thought it might be for a local grou[p who uses it for thier emblem. But, once again...just WOW

I play SCA as well. I am having a fabricating friend of mine look at building my a scale punch as well. I am hoping for atleast 10 in a shot. Jig and drill press for the holes is a need. I kind of like the idea of the plastic scale Suze. Our local group is working hard to get away from the pickle Barrel but scales would be neat. Purchasing is way too cost prohibitive for me and I HATE lacing....lol Cutting yourself although time consuming would be your better bet for the money.