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Can be fictional or non-fictional
Avoid famous people/names
- Purchase or build your equipment, ordered by priority:
+ Purchase, build or arrange for loaner equipment by reaching out. Bold items are considered the minimum camp attire:
- Tunica (Tunic) - A large shirt/dress held at the waist by a cord or cloth belt
- Caligae (Sandals) - Modern leather sandals will do in a pinch
- Balteus (Belt) - A leather ornamental apron used to affix weapons
- - Pugio (Dagger) - Attached to the Balteus
- - Cassis (Helmet) - To protect your head
- - Subarmalis (Padded Vest) - Worn under your armour for comfort and protection
- - Focale (Scarf) - Protects the neck from chaffing
- - Lorica (Armour) - Segmata, hamata or plumata/squamta
+ - Pugio (Dagger) - A lage defensive knife
- Gladius (Sword) - The primary weapon of the empire
- - Scutum (Shield) - A large curved shield
- Pilum (Javelin) - A ranged throwing weapon
+ - Scutum (Shield) - A large curved shield
+ - Cassis (Helmet) - To protect your head
+ - Focale (Scarf) - Protects the neck from chaffing
+ - Subarmalis (Padded Vest) - Worn under your armour for comfort and protection
+ - Lorica (Armour) - Segmata, hamata or plumata/squamta
Submit an application to Robert Sacco: sacco.c.r@bell.net
diff --git a/src/app/views/reenact/maintinance/maintenance.component.html b/src/app/views/reenact/maintinance/maintenance.component.html
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- In an era marked by frequent warfare and constant threats, the effectiveness and durability of weapons and armor were critical for the survival of soldiers on the battlefield. Regular upkeep ensures that swords, and armor remain sharp, reliable and in working condition. Learn what how you can best care for your equipment.
-
Table of Contents
-
- - Cloth
+ - Leather
- - Leather
+ - Wood
- - Wood
+ - Metal
- - Mineral Oil
- - Linseed Oil
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- - Metal
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Leather
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Dust can discolour leather & it will become brittle if it dries.
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Damp Cloth
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A moist cloth will remove dust and prevent the leather from dying out too much.
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Leather
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+
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Damp Cloth
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A moist cloth will remove dust, mildew, and prevent the leather from dying out too much.
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Pros |
Cons |
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-
- |
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- - Should be reapplied monthly
- - No additional protection
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- |
+ Historically accurate |
+ Should be done monthly |
+
+
+ Free |
+ No additional protection |
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Conditioners
-
A variety of leather conditioners exist to moisten and protect leather.
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-
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Lanolin
+
Use a cloth or piece of chamois leather to apply lanolin to surface.
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+
+
Pros |
Cons |
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-
-
-
- |
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- - Not historically accurate
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+ Historically accurate |
+ Smelly & leaves oily residue |
+
+
+ Provides protection |
+ |
+
Source: Tony D., Lanolin Used for Metal Preservation Grease and Rome
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Lanolin [I]
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Water disolvent can be sprayed liberally on metal surfaces to remove any moister.
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+
Conditioner
+
A variety of leather conditioners exist to moisten and protect leather. Follow the condition instructions.
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+
+
Pros |
Cons |
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-
- |
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- - Extremely short term
- - Leaves surface oily & smelly
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+ Long term |
+ Not historically accurate |
+
+
+ Provides protection |
+ Most expensive option |
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Wood
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Like leather wood can become weathered, dry & crack over time if neglected.
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Mineral Oil
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Wipe wooden areas down with a cloth soaked in mineral oil.
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+
Wood
+
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Mineral Oil
+
Wipe wooden areas down with a cloth soaked in mineral oil.
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+
+
Pros |
Cons |
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-
-
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- - Conditions wood
- - Doesn't affect color
- - Brings out grain without adding color
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- |
-
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- - Needs to be reapplied monthly
- - Not waterproof
- - Doesn't add any protection
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+ Conditions Wood |
+ Should be done monthly |
+
+
+ Brings out wood grain |
+ Not waterproof |
+
+
+ Doesn't affect color |
+ Doesn't add protection |
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-
Linseed Oil
-
Lightly apply boiled linseed oil to wooden areas with a cloth. Then leave to dry; this can take 3-7 days.
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+
Linseed Oil
+
Apply boiled linseed oil to wooden areas with a cloth. Do this daily for a week, weekly for a month, then monthly for a year.
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+
+
Pros |
Cons |
-
-
-
-
- - Brings out color & texture
- - Penetrates deeply to protect against humidity
- - Adds a protective coating
- - Water proof
- - Reapply annually after base coat is established
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- |
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- - Takes a while to dry
- - Can stain yellow over time
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+ Only has to be re-applied annually once base coat is built up |
+ Lengthy process |
+
+
+ Brings out wood grain |
+ Turns amber over time, affecting color |
+
+
+ Provides protection & water proofing |
+ |
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Rust Removal
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Rust can form incredibly quick & keeping your armour polished can be a constant battle.
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A simplre remideee
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Metal Preservation
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WD-40
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Water disolvent can be sprayed liberally on metal surfaces to remove any moister.
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- Pros |
- Cons |
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+
+
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+
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Spray metal or sponge/scotch-bright pad with white wine vinegar and scrub surface.
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- |
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- - Extremely short term
- - Leaves surface oily & smelly
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- |
-
+
+ Pros |
+ Cons |
+
+
+ Historically accurate |
+ Can leave drip marks if left for too long |
+
+
+ Usually quick & easy |
+ Can be time consuming if badly rusted |
+
+
+ Cheap |
+ |
+
+
+
+
Source: Metatron, How To Remove Rust From Your Armour With Only $3
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+
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Spray metal or cloth with WD-40 and wipe down. Technically doesn't preserve, just removes any moister, slowing down rust.
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+
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+ Pros |
+ Cons |
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+ Cheap |
+ No protection |
+
+
+ Easy |
+ Short term |
+
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Lanolin [I]
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Wax [II]
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+
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Use a cloth or piece of chamois leather to apply lanolin to surface.
+
+
+
+ Pros |
+ Cons |
+
+
+ Historically accurate |
+ Smelly & leaves oily residue |
+
+
+ Provides protection |
+ |
+
+
+
+
Source: Tony D., Lanolin Used for Metal Preservation Grease and Rome
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+
+
+
Using a cloth, rub metal surface in linseed oil.
+
+
+
+ Pros |
+ Cons |
+
+
+ Historicaly accurate |
+ Leaves oily residue |
+
+
+ Provides protection |
+ |
+
+
+
+
+
+
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Use a double boiler (Bowl in a pot of boiling water) to melt wax & turpentine. Use a brush to apply wax to metal surfaces.
+
+
+
+ Pros |
+ Cons |
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+
+ Historically accurate |
+ |
+
+
+ Cheap & easy |
+ |
+
+
+ Doesn't leave residue |
+ |
+
+
+ Long term protection |
+ |
+
+
+
+
Source: Robert A. Buerlein, Care and Preservation of Edged Weapons
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diff --git a/src/app/views/reenact/maintinance/maintenance.component.scss b/src/app/views/reenact/maintinance/maintenance.component.scss
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+ table-layout: fixed;
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