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    FTPI 2011 Forms & Information

    in Fort Taylor

    Posted

    Firewood/charcoal – Firewood is being provided for your use. If you bring your own, PLEASE DO NOT BRING BAYWOOD. Charcoal is not being provided but can be easily obtained locally.

    Out of curiosity, what is "BAYWOOD", and why should it not be brought ?

    Unbeliveable

    in Armory

    Posted

    Today I went to our local pirate fest and decided not to fire any guns as I felt the safety stand point was questionable and would rather not be a part of that. I was able to view the firing of a cannon that to say the least was unsafe. I tried my best to find a "rule" that was not broken and try as I might I have been unable whether it was using a lighter to light it, no swabbing, walking in front of a loaded gun, bringing spectators around the gun, firing small arms over the gun while loading powder, the list is endless including DRINKING while loading and shooting. I wish I had had a video to capture a perfect example of what not to do, and to think this was at a public event.

    There thats off my chest now.

    The problem being that if there had been an accident, it could have gotten firing banned from other events, even though it had nothing to do with any of us. Such things make event promoters and sponsors very paranoid about lawsuits.....

    >>>> Cascabel

    FLINTLOCKS 101

    in Armory

    Posted

    Mr. Cascabel, could I request a copy as well sir? What could we barter/trade? I have some Spanish Colonial firesteels (Chispa's), and made some lead ladles for pouring /casting ball (small ones for doing 2-3 .50 cal size, or 1-2 .62-.75 cal. size). Let me know what you're most interested in.

    Bo

    I could use a good firesteel !! Send me a PM.....

    >>>> Cascabel

    Log in

    in Pub Status

    Posted

    The only log in option I can find is to use facebook. To get an option that allows me to use my regular login information I need to try to do something forbidden to nonmembers, like view a profile. Is this an intentional upgrade to push folks toward using facebook?

    Good Lord, I hope not !!!! I absolutely HATE facebook......

    Salem Pioneer Village-Pirate Day

    in October

    Posted

    Salem Pioneer Vilage-1630 in Salem Massachusetts will be hosting their annual Pirate Day on October 22, 2011 from 10am to 4pm. Admission is $10.

    This will be my own first time attending this event and I will be demonstrating my leather craft.This historical village is a recreation of Salem's founding in 1630 (kinda like a mini version of Plimoth Plantation) and is the oldest and first living history community in America (built in the 1930's). Salem is of course famous as the Witch City and the city's annual Halloween festivities will be in full swing. Salem also has an enormous pirate and privateer history with many nice little museums (gotta go see the New England Pirate Museum: www.piratemuseum.com).

    Shameless plug for one of my favorite places.

    Graye Fox

    MinuteMan Armoury

    www.freewebs.com/mmarmoury

    Wow, I'm amazed this place is still in existance !!!! ( Assuming it's the same place I remember visiting as a kid back in the 1950's ) It was pretty crude and unimpressive back then, as I remember. Nice to hear they are still operational.

    >>>>> Cascabel

    Treasure Island 1990

    in Pyrate Pop

    Posted

    ...New things I hadn't notice before came up, like Billy bones having a knuckle guard in place of the trigger guard...

    Hummmmm... in Pyrat's posted pic it looks like there is a trigger guard plus the knuckle guard.

    Perhaps Cascabel can enlighten us on how common this was. I wonder if it is an aid to use the pistol to parry sword thrusts???? :huh:

    Jas. Hook ;)

    Many years ago, I saw one like that in an antique weapons dealer's catalog (Robert Abels). Never saw another one, so I suspect it was not common. I helped Braze make one for his pistol. It came out very nice, actually nicer than the one in the movie. I'm sure it was intended to parry sword cuts. I can see no other reason for it.

    >>>>> Cascabel

    New knife with a "twist"

    in Armory

    Posted

    What is the metal? Is it steel of some alloy or a different metal altogether?

    It's steel, but I'm not certain what the alloy is. Something fairly exotic I'm sure, being a jet engine compressor blade.

    >>>>> Cascabel

    Old trigger guards and triggers.

    in Armory

    Posted

    I'm looking for a trigger guard because i am making a non operational flintlock from scratch.

    It'd be nice to find a cheap and decent looking one. It's for a pistol flintlock.

    Just as a matter of curiosity, why are you making a non operational flintlock from scratch ? It's the same amount of work to make a functional one. Are there legal issues where you live ?

    >>>> Cascabel

    Pistol shooting technique in our period

    in Captain Twill

    Posted

    Smoothbore accuracy has a lot to do with the manner in which it is loaded. If loaded in the military fashion with a loose fitting ball, accuracy will be quite chancey, but if loaded with a tightly fitting patched ball, accuracy can be very good. Much of the poor accuracy stories come from the loose fitting ball situation using military muskets and pistols loaded "military style". Military expedient called for multiple shots and rapid re-loading, rather than careful aiming, thus the reason for a loose fit of the ball. Duelling was another matter entirely.

    I'm still alive, I think????

    in Scuttlebutt

    Posted

    Hey all, just wanted to pop in and let ya'll know I'm still alive. Been busy looking for work, shooting stock images and getting ready to go back to school.

    Animal

    I figured you were still among the living........ on account of you don't smell no worse than before !!! :lol: :lol: :lol: Nice to hear from ya....

    Rebirth of a Cutlass

    in Armory

    Posted

    The tulip makes an elegant variation on the shell-guard, which has always been one of my favorites. Is there a historical precedent or was this personal inspiration?

    Just my interpretation of an appropriate shell guard design for a character known as "Dutch". I have no idea if there is "documentation" for it. There are lots of variations of shell guards, so I guess it's possible.......

    >>>>> Cascabel

    Treasure Island 1990

    in Pyrate Pop

    Posted

    The classic 1990 version of Treasure Island, considered by many to be the best pirate movie ever, with Charlton Heston and Christian Bale, will be released on Sept 27, 2011. I have already pre-ordered my copy through Amazon:

    http://www.amazon.co...09549151&sr=1-4

    What's more, I should get mine in time for me Oct 23 cruise...save it to watch on the Byg Bus going to Baltimore

    The rejoicing may now begin.

    Well, it's about time they made it available !!!!! :unsure:;) ;) :lol: :lol: Thanx....

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