[MR] The Cost to armor a New fighter?

[Denise McMahon]

I can't even begin to think how much money I've put into beads and  
silk for making my rosaries. We won't even mention some garb- like one  
red 14th c. gown that was made out of red silk dupioni that ran about  
$15 a yard on sale.

My Viking sewing machine cost 3K.

:)

So yes, the SCA is an expensive hobby for everyone!

Countess Rowan


On Sep 25, 2009, at 8:15 PM, David Wendelken wrote:

>
>> IMO heavy fighting is probably the most expensive hobby in the SCA;  
>> if
>> not then at least in the top "3".
>
> You obviously haven't priced craft tools or art materials lately (as  
> in the
> last hundred years or so)!
>
> Ask an armorer how much their tools cost.  One or two hammers or  
> stakes can
> cost more than a starter set of armor.
>
> Or a potter.  Kilns are expensive.  Just bricks to build your own  
> can be
> pricey.  Clay adds up, too.
>
> Or a leatherworker.  One hide is enough for armor that will last a  
> decade.
> They have to keep buying leather all the time.
>
> Or a silversmith.  Those tools aren't cheap!  Silver's $16 an ounce.  
> You can
> use up a couple pounds (32 ounces) of silver really fast.
>
> Or try being a goldsmith at $1000 an ounce for raw materials.
>
> I could go on through a much longer list of crafts, but I think the  
> point is
> made.
>
> Armoured combat is very cheap in comparison to a host of crafts even  
> if you
> buy a starter set for $300.
>
> Given that you can make a harness (with borrowed tools) for $100,  
> it's not
> even in the ballpark of top 3 for expense (when it comes to getting
> started).
>
> Andras Salamandra
>
>
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