RECOMMENDED READS:
An Introduction to the Skill of Making Armour
by Steve Sheldon

Building Spaulders- An exercise in basic hammerwork, finishing, and assembly
by Eric Slyter

Armouring

Construction of a Sinking (Dishing) Hammer
by Scott Martin

How to Make a Sinking (Dishing) Stump
by Eric Slyter

How to Cold Blue (Blacken) Armour
by Matt Stitchman

Hand Tools on the Cheap- A Scrounger's Guide
by Lisa Kadonaga

18 Things I've Learned About Sheet Metal
by Jaelus Giese

Facts and Myths about Armour Patterns
by Eric Slyter

Calculating Radii for Armour Patterns, Hammer Faces etc.
by Scott Martin

Beginner's Tips for Leatherworking
by Eric Filardi

How To Make An Arming Cap
by Dan Di Cristo

Stripping Galvanization
by Danny Miller

Building an Armour Stand
by Eric Slyter

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Research

Glossary of Armour Terminology
by Christian H. Tobler

Beginner's Research Guide: Where to Look and What to Avoid
by Eric Slyter

Demystifying Chainmail and Ringmail
by Dan Howard

Pikeman Armour from the First Half of the 16th Century
by Jason Grimes

The Development of the 14th C. Spaulder
by Eric Slyter

13th Cent. A.D. Couter (elbow cop)
by David Counts

Examination of St. Maurice Coat of Plates
by David Counts

Preliminary Analysis of Mail Armour at the Cleveland Museum of Art
by Jason Wisnieski

The Ailette
by Kent Zambelli

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Safety

An Armourer's Basic Safety Guidelines
by Eric Slyter

Tendonitis: Solutions from a Bodybuilder's Perspective
by David Borenstein

Health Hazards Associated with Heat Treating Galvanized Steel
by Marcus Grymme

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