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Through more than 1,000 detailed photos and clear textual instruction, Brian Price presents a working handbook for aspiring and active armourers who want to develop and sharpen their skills in the production of medieval armour in the style of the 14th century. The book is divided into four sections: • a sweeping history of armour and its production from its medieval roots to its modern revival • a practical introduction to all the tools and supplies necessary to equip a modern workshop • a thorough review of key techniques in the armourer's arsenal • a series of actual courses in constructing armoured defences for the head, body, arm, hand and leg. Taking the reader through the construction of an authentic medieval harness from conception to completion, Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction is a vital addition to the libraries of serious craftsmen, historians, collectors and researchers. SELLING POINTS: • ‘How to' on reproducing medieval armour • Written by a leading authority Illustrated

Table of Contents:
Section One The Armourers Chapter 1 - A Brief History of the Armourer and His Art Chapter 2 - Armour Reproductions: Armouring for Collectors and Museums Chapter 3 - Armouring for Reenactors: Tournament Societies and Medieval Feats of Arms Chapter 4 - The Modern Armourers Section Two Tools and Supplies Chapter 5 - The Armourer's Workshop Chapter 6 - Tools Chapter 7 - Supplies for the Armoury Chapter 8 - Concerning the Selection of Metal: Iron, Steel, and Latten Section Three Techniques Chapter 9 - Steps Required for All Pieces Chapter 10 - Training the Hammer and the Eye Chapter 11 - Conducting Research Chapter 12 - Taking Measurements Chapter 13 - Design, Patterning, and Fitting Chapter 14 - Cutting and Deburring Chapter 15 - Basic Hammerwork Chapter 16 - Enhancing Techniques Chapter 17 - Riveting and Welding Chapter 18 - Raising: The Cornerstone Technique Chapter 19 - Annealing, Heat-Treating, and Tempering Chapter 20 - Engineering the Joint Chapter 21 Latches, Catches, Hinges, and Buckles Chapter 22 Grinding and Polishing Chapter 23 Decorative Enhancements Chapter 24 Strapping and Leatherwork Chapter 25 Padding and Arming Points Chapter 26 Weaving Mail Chapter 27 Working in Cuirboille Chapter 28 Caring for Finished Armour Section Four Projects Chapter 29 Armour in the 14th Century Chapter 30 Defending the Head Chapter 31 Defending the Body Chapter 32 Defending the Arm Chapter 33 Defending the Hand Chapter 34 Defending the Leg Appendices Appendix A The Company of Saint George Appendix B Glossary of Technical and Medieval Terms Appendix C Sources Appendix D Select Bibliography Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781581605365
  • Publisher: Paladin Press,U.S.
  • Publisher Imprint: Paladin Press,U.S.
  • Height: 280 mm
  • No of Pages: 526
  • Width: 215 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1581605366
  • Publisher Date: 01 Sep 2000
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N


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