Members billybopp Posted June 27, 2023 Members Report Posted June 27, 2023 I came across this video yesterday, and found it interesting. This whole series by Adam Savage visiting behind the scenes at the armor department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC has been great, but this one has a fair amount of leather work included. The metal work is pretty amazing too - I noticed on the really fancy gauntlet that the background work is almost exactly like bar grounding that we use in leather, and makes me wonder if leather work adopted it from metal work? There is also an interesting discussion on some of the preservation problems with mixed materials. Also of note is the desktop catapult behind the curator! - Bill Quote
Members Tugadude Posted June 27, 2023 Members Report Posted June 27, 2023 Thanks for sharing this! Always fun to watch these sorts of things. Regarding tools, imagine how hard it was to obtain them back in the day. Many were probably made by the artisan themselves, and some by the local blacksmith, if there was one. I'm sure there was lots of overlap, using the same tools on metal, leather and even wood. What's cool is that this continues to this day, with several here at this forum able to fabricate their own tools, knives, etc., in addition to leatherworking. That's one of the things that has always impressed me, resourcefulness. My father was a farmer and I remember him telling me about the ways they had to do things in order to just get by. There were no stores where they could buy replacement parts for their farm implements, so they frequently had to jury rig something just to keep working. Ingenuity and resolve abounded. Humans are capable of quite a lot. More than many know. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 27, 2023 CFM Report Posted June 27, 2023 you guys will love this series. true craftsmen do still exist. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 27, 2023 CFM Report Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Tugadude said: Thanks for sharing this! Always fun to watch these sorts of things. Regarding tools, imagine how hard it was to obtain them back in the day. Many were probably made by the artisan themselves, and some by the local blacksmith, if there was one. I'm sure there was lots of overlap, using the same tools on metal, leather and even wood. What's cool is that this continues to this day, with several here at this forum able to fabricate their own tools, knives, etc., in addition to leatherworking. That's one of the things that has always impressed me, resourcefulness. My father was a farmer and I remember him telling me about the ways they had to do things in order to just get by. There were no stores where they could buy replacement parts for their farm implements, so they frequently had to jury rig something just to keep working. Ingenuity and resolve abounded. Humans are capable of quite a lot. More than many know. my dad was a mechanic, grew up on ranches, he would spend a big portion of his summer weekends and after work going out to the ranches and fixing up their haying machines and equipment most had nice shops with about every type tool you would need. I used to love to go along and watch him and help out. You would be surprised how many things you can fix with a simple nail lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 27, 2023 CFM Report Posted June 27, 2023 just watched this episode on saddle making its friggin awesome you will learn how to use round knife in two seconds. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Tugadude Posted June 27, 2023 Members Report Posted June 27, 2023 Thanks Chuck! She is wicked smart. Reminds me of my Aunt, who was always a step ahead of most folk. That was time well spent. Quote
Members Sheilajeanne Posted June 27, 2023 Members Report Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) Hey, that's the guy from Mythbusters! Will have to give these a watch... Edit: I just noticed the armourer has a small trebuchet on his workbench! Obviously his job is not all serious work... Edited June 27, 2023 by Sheilajeanne Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 27, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted June 27, 2023 44 minutes ago, Sheilajeanne said: Edit: I just noticed the armourer has a small trebuchet on his workbench! Obviously his job is not all serious work... I believe that is actually a catapult, A trebuchet works differently, with a sling A catapult A trebuchet Notice the different lengths of the main arm. The one in the video appears to have only the one long arm for the missile whereas a treb has one short arm for the drop weight and a longer arm with a sling for the missile Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 27, 2023 CFM Report Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Tugadude said: Thanks Chuck! She is wicked smart. Reminds me of my Aunt, who was always a step ahead of most folk. That was time well spent. What i like are all the episodes no matter the craft are full of inspiration to do what you love to the best of your ability. 21 minutes ago, fredk said: I believe that is actually a catapult, A trebuchet works differently, with a sling A catapult A trebuchet Notice the different lengths of the main arm. The one in the video appears to have only the one long arm for the missile whereas a treb has one short arm for the drop weight and a longer arm with a sling for the missile yup a catapult used spring type tension from wound ropes whereas the treb used free falling weight as a the driving force and threw the stone basically like a slingshot. they have pumpkin tossing tournaments in the US using these old things. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Sheilajeanne Posted June 27, 2023 Members Report Posted June 27, 2023 Right, Fred. Chuck that is indeed an awesome video! I bought a round knife, and never felt comfortable using it, as I think the handle is too long for my hand. But after watching her, I may give it another try! Quote
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