adam cyphers Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 so...ive been snoopin round for awhile and decided to get serious.just wanted to post some pics of what i have right now...all opinions are welcome.btw i live in hampton,Va so blackbeards crew would be the nearest group to me and also the time period.thanks in advance...adam Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 yep i cant figure out how too post pictures from my gallery to here...if yall would kindly take a peek id appreciate in very much.ty Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 https://pyracy.com/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=viewimage&img=2717 https://pyracy.com/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=viewimage&img=2716 https://pyracy.com/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=viewimage&img=2715 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos'n Cross Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 one part of helping is knowing what your goin for, are you trying for a more historically correct kit, or just something to have fun in? -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 ty all who have posted so far.definatly more historical im pretty sure the shirt needs some sort of split cuffs and the chest laces or buttons and ill be needing some period appropriate slops.id like to get the shirt into more of an historically correct look as ive just found a source for linen andwould like to use the one i have now as a pattern when i am able to purchase some linen.i have loads of heavy cotton canvas layin round which ill use until i can get my hands on some hemp.would waxed linen thread be ok if i run it through some beeswax?ive got a snap sack in the works and slops will be following shortly.i geuss youd call my hat a bicorn i wear it with the point in front unless the sun comes out too much.pictures of every thing so far above thanks be to dutch for that. Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 If you have waxed linen thread you don't need to run it through the beeswx again mate. But yes it will be fine, just remember to pay attention to what weight of thread you use for which project. Typically and normally, the waxed linen thread you come by is for leather work. You should use something a bit thinner for your shirts and breeches and it does not need to be waxed really. Check out the clothing threads in Captain Twill forum, there's enough information there to make yer brain melt-down! Good on ye fer startin up on yer own. I haven't the patience or eyes anymore for the sewing of clothing. Still do my own leather work and iron work, some light gunsmithing etc. but the clothes I leave to those more talented than I. BTW, did ye lift that wee babe from a passing ship? Good score and a fyne lookin' runt indeed! Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Thank ya much....a gunsmith huh..nice to meet you.i need to get out to the smithy and repair my forge.then alot of research into the common tools of the era and such.if memory serves me correct arent you on the carolinas.will ya be makin it to the blackbeard festival???? Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 sounds like you need to come to a sewing party, maybe robbie will surface by the next one. Dont worry about the lace or buttons on your shirt. just put one at the top and let it go, the rest just ping off after time. send me a pm with your ## for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilgewater Browne Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Gentlemen of Fortune is one of the best sources for people interested in authentic pirate garb. Craig Browne Captain Half Moon Marauders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 thank you ...ive been to his site and several posts of his say he has patterns there but i cant seem to find them..and i agree he is definatly one of the best. Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Thank ya much....a gunsmith huh..nice to meet you.i need to get out to the smithy and repair my forge.then alot of research into the common tools of the era and such.if memory serves me correct arent you on the carolinas.will ya be makin it to the blackbeard festival???? I am no gunsmith, just know enough to make simple modifications and common-place repairs, or diagnose problems for my friends so they know what broke and needs fixed. I'm in the middle waters country on the Osage river. Well met says I. Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 well capn a man thats usefull and knows just enough is much better off than a master thats useless says i ...does anyone happen to know if hemp string was used to sew...im thinkin of using some on my bag. Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Hey Adam, It sounds like you are more or less just getting started out... But this link is to a long running discussion topic about the basic set of gear for a pirate re-enactor. There is some really good discussion about style and materials, and methods of approach. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silas thatcher Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 nice grommets !! i can comfortably say that to another man, i'm not insecure... i've been screwing around with grommets and haven't been 100 % pleased with them... and i'm startin' to think that i need to use some larger diameter thread.... after seeing yours, i'm pretty sure that's it... what type did you use ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 i used waxed linen thread you can usually find at walmart etc...id say its around1/16 of an inch. Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBrower Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I got a huge spool of 16/2 linen thread from WM. Booth Draper that has been excellent for eyelets. http://www.wmboothdraper.com/ I got the bigg'un (1345 yards) and haven't made a dent in the thing. Definitely recommend it. And Mr. Adam, your eyelets do look lovely. Cook and Seamstress to the Half Moon Marauders Lady Brower's Treasures, Clothing and other treasures Hell Hath No Fury like the Wrath of a Woman... No that's it. She doesn't need a reason. www.myspace.com/halfmoonmarauders www.myspace.com/faerienoodle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 (edited) thankyou lady brower...although in retrospect the picture makes them look much better than they are...and my bag is two layered..the inner layer is coated w beeswax and the eyelets have grommets insed the second layer...so i cant take all the credit.....off to the forge now to start williamredwakes striker... Edited May 7, 2010 by adam cyphers Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 a large monkeys fist...think ill back spliceup to it and have a rope truncheon...anyone ever seen one?the fist is about the size of a softball. Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn'rob Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 What I have seen effective for a "sap"/truncheon, is a well hardened Star Knot as shown in Hervey Garret Smith's "The Marlinespike Sailor". A great primer on rope and knot work due to the detail of his illustrations. Ashley's and the Oxford certainly have the numbers when it comes to sheer volume but for the basics and fundimentals of knotwork, you can't beat Smith's. His got some other great projects as well. Smith's "Arts of the Sailor" is another good reference as well. Although not period pirate, if you're going to be around boats and ships and using line, the more we know the safer we are! All the Best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Some good startin' out projects... A ditty bag.... so you know where alla your sewing an rope work stuff is.....(I think there is a thread somewhere in the Pub about making them...) A sea bag (basically a big ditty bag...) so you have something to carry your extra clothing and stuff in to events. A hammock is great for events with trees..... 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 thank you master hand and capn rob...my ditty bag is pictured above...as to the other ill have to start them soon...again thank you. Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos'n Cross Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 i agree on master hands hammock suggestion....so very comfortable to just string one up and sleep, and with that and a simple canvas covering you have an effective and neat looking shelter for events! -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Henry aka Moose Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Some good startin' out projects... A ditty bag.... so you know where alla your sewing an rope work stuff is.....(I think there is a thread somewhere in the Pub about making them...) A sea bag (basically a big ditty bag...) so you have something to carry your extra clothing and stuff in to events. A hammock is great for events with trees..... 8) as long as is doesn't break at 2:00AM and sets off a bout of nocturnal Tourette's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam cyphers Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) um...anyone know where i could find a pattern for said hammock?preferably period pls..ty or the pattern for the netting around bottles? Edited May 10, 2010 by adam cyphers Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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