Id like to make some armour – where do I start and where do I get the tools etc. that Id need?
There is a list of tools on the Tools and Materials page – although this is by no means exhaustive. I have also included suppliers of steel, rivets, leather and buckles in the UK. My advice would be to start with something basic like the spaulder lames from Project 3. After making the lames and articulating them try making the shoulder cop. Don’t expect to get it right first time and be patient! The definitive guide book to armouring is ‘Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction’ by Brian R. Price, which should be obtainable from Amazon.
