Medieval Maker

03/24/2023

New 15th century winter boots with insulating cork soles from . First two coats of beeswax/oil/tallow are on in preparation for poor weather this weekend.

09/02/2022

Finally finished a belt that took forever. Decoration inspired by patterns from 15th century Europe and depicted in “Covering the Blade” by Marquita Volken and Olaf Goubitz. To be honest, decorating leather is not my favorite thing.

04/12/2022

A small stool. This is first piece made from wood I milled. The top is cherry and the legs are ash, coated with tung oil. A simple stool like this could have been easily made with relatively few tools and little time. Although period depictions, such as in the following photos from the manuscript “Der Renner” show 3 legs, this one has 4 to make it more stable when standing near the edge, as it will be a step stool for the client.

04/04/2022

New wheels for the cart. The prior wheels were made entirely from pine. While much lighter (and cheaper), softwoods don’t have the strength to hold the significant forces wheels are subject to. The new wheels are made from ash for the hub and felloes, and oak for the spokes. Additionally, the design incorporates a slight dish for added suspension and strength when turning. It’s clear that most 15th century wooden wheel rims were made from multiple sections, but how were those sections secured? Most depictions don’t seem to show any metal used, but I did incorporate strakes and staples into this design.

11/17/2021

A frame saw based on 15th century depictions. The blade is turnable to offset the frame from deeper cuts, such as for ripping a board.

11/04/2021

This stand is based on the base of 15th and 16th century gothic style candle stands, such as the one shown in the second photo, from the MET cloisters. It will hold a gonfalone style heraldic banner for the customer.

10/12/2021

I present 2 trestles based on the 15th century surviving examples at the Onze Lieve Vrouwe ter Potterie museum in Bruges, Belgium (original in last photo). They will hold table tops, or possibly be a work surface on their own.

09/27/2021

A triptych commissioned by . Laser etched images and custom forged hinges.

08/27/2021

08/27/2021

08/26/2021

Beds were a luxury, especially on campaign. Though I don’t necessarily intend to portray nobility, I’ve built a knockdown bed in the interest of keeping my self off the sometimes wet or buggy ground for extended stays. The posts are decorated with my interpretation of the roundish to garlic shaped finial seen in so many depictions of beds. I chose to use slats rather than rope because the sides can be much lighter, setup is quicker, and it doesn’t require regular tightening & adjustment.

04/06/2021

Medieval clothing was a mix of practicality and fashion. It kept workers comfortable and protected and allowed nobility to show off their wealth. Garb is clothing made in a historical way and with historical materials. It's the first step in experiencing the world like our ancestors might have. My garb and impression are continually evolving, but here's what I wore for this particular early fall hiking and camping outing.

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03/25/2021

Establishing shelter can be the most important aspect of wilderness survival in certain situations. This experimental bedroll system is relatively modern, but made from materials a medieval person could have had. It's probably a bit too bulky for practical use and geared more towards our modern desires for comfort, but let me show you what I've done!

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03/16/2021

A person from the middle ages probably didn't go "bushcrafting" for the fun of it, but the axe and dagger are essential tools for working, building, and simply living like a medieval person might have.

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03/12/2021

A recreation of an extant 15th century axe sheath found in Elblag, Poland (original in last photo). The shape is adapted to a modern hatchet, but the goal is to test the function of providing convenient and safe way to carry an axe. For more info on the original, visit: http://strefahistorii.pl/article/1197-sredniowieczne-skorzane-pokrowce-na-topory?fbclid=IwAR08kX7d-KJBLDtY8pV2T8Fnyff_xy3ECrEDKryX0Ize2KUfksEjOaL7wyw

03/08/2021

What might a medieval traveler have carried with them? Whether heading into the wilderness, traveling for a military campaign, or on a pilgrimage, it might have been a good idea to carry a few rations. In addition to goat cheese, oats, and water, the foods discussed here comfortably sustained me for a weekend outing.

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03/03/2021

The vestment chest is complete and fit for a Queen (size bed). What shall my next project be?

03/02/2021

Building a flint and steel fire during a medieval bushcraft outing. Flint and steel were used for fire-starting in many parts of the world, from the iron-age, through the middle ages and into today. It stands to reason that a woodsman would carry these implements when traveling in the wilderness. Watch my first (and second) attempt ever at starting a fire with this method.

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