Woodwork

I occasionally do some woodworking. Mostly I work with metal, but some things like the chest combine both. I did try turning some goblets once, but due to the poor quality wood, and a lot of wobble, the prototype caught the tool and shattered just before it was done. Twice. Sometime I'll try again.

Serpent

Serpent Article

This is a 16th century brass instrument. I figured I could build a musical instrument that wasn't supposed to sound good. Learning to play it is the next step. See the article for more info.

Armour chest:

Closed Open

This is something I made to keep my maille in. I forged all of the nails and hinges. I still have not quite figured out how to put handles on it that will be strong enough to lift it when full. The lid is made from 4x4s that have been carved out on the inside. This allows for a lot of stuff to be piled up within. Currently there is about a suit and a half inside. The open picture shows there is still room for my other suit as well as the half I haven't built yet. By then it will be heavier than my anvil...

Heraldic chest:

Closed Open

I made this to avoid buying a folding camp chair. I carved my arms into the lid. The sides are actually made out of plywood so I painted them to cover it up. The inside is lined with sheet Styrofoam to be used as a cooler and reduce the number of water bottles and ugly things around the list field and camp. I also made the simple hinges.

Heater shield:

Painted Straps

This was built for SCA use but the shield basket I made can be removed for more authentic demonstrations. The handle is leather and it is mounted vertically. The basket is covering it in the photo.

Camping:

Tent Rope Bed

This is my tent. Eventually I'd like a nice 13th century round pavilion. The wood poles are just simple trunks from the forest. Inside you can see my first rope bed. It worked pretty well considering the quality of wood I used. In the future I'll have to use better wood and probably alter the dimensions a bit. It's overkill for a weekend event, so I'll build something else for next Pennsic. In the back of the tent is a nice wooden chair I found. It's not medieval, but I think it looks so much better than the foldable camping chairs that everyone around here uses. I'm also on the lookout for some nicer blankets for the floor and mattress. These were just used for my first Pennsic.