Lorica Segmentata - How to make a Lacing Loop

This video shows how to form a lacing loop for a Lorica Segmentata. This loop is used on all the Corbridge Types and theoreticly used on the Kalkriese Types. The base can be made a plain square, or in a more ornate shape. The method of curling it into a loop is up to you, you can get toothless pliers at a hardware store, or simply bend it in the vise.

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[DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

If you anneal the brass, the metal moves beautifully. This is a great demonstration! I have made several loricae (and Gothic German harnesses) over the years, all by hand like this.

[DecimusMaximus]

Yeah, I love working brass, very easy to work with and such a beautiful metal.

Funny to see you on Youtube too, I still have a CD with the 'Combatapulta' plans I bought from you a few years ago.

[DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

If you like working with brass, you are absoluetly going to LOVE working with bronze. You can cold work it into a spring, or heat it up and quench it to anneal it so it moved liertally like butter under the hammer. It's not brittle like brass and MUCH stronger. It holds a fine edge for blades too. Trouble is, it's not made in large quantities today and thus is hugely expensive. I use it exclusively on my Loricae.

[DecimusMaximus]

I actually found a place where I live that sells decent size bronze sheets for $30, I think they were 6"x 2', which is pretty much the same size as the brass sheet I buy for only $5 more. I plan on using those for my next Lorica, probably a Newstead since I haven't built one yet. I've built a Corbridge Types A, C and B and a Kalkriese Type B, in that order. The gridle section probably isn't correct for the Kalkriese, but it is incredibly comfortable to wear and I find it to be a lot stronger.

[centurionsam]

one of the brass or metal studs

[DecimusMaximus]

Well, those can be kind of tricky to make, you need to cut a new brass disc and solder a brass pin into the center of the disc to act as a rivet, then carefully rivet it into place through the leather. Cut a small square washer to hold the rivet in place. Or if you can cast brass, you can make a new one piece disc with the brass pin already in place, this will be stronger.

[cubanlock15]

Could you also show how to make the strap hinges and the buckle hinges? I'm stuck on those

[DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

That's a fantastic find for material! Too bad you don't live in MN. I would enjoy working with you in the armoury.

[DecimusMaximus]

What piece broke exactly?

[centurionsam]

i have a full centurions armour but i broke the cingulum (i hope u know wat i am talkin about lol) do you know how to make one?