Armour
LANCASTER’S ARMOURIE LIMITED
SELF-ASSEMBLY ARMOUR INSTRUCTIONS
LANCASTER’S ARMOURIE SELF-ASSEMBLY ARMOUR INSTRUCTIONS
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Before assembling your armour, lay out all the pieces and check then against this list to be sure your order is comple
| L1 | R1 | Shoulder Piece |  |
| L2 | R2 | Shoulder Tail | |
| L3 | R3 | (as above) | |
| L4 | R4 | (as above) | |
| L5 | R5 | (as above) | |
| L6 | R6 | Upper Arm | |
| L7 | R7 | Elbow Piece | |
| L8 | R8 | Elbow Cup | |
| L9 | R9 | Elbow Piece | |
| 2 Roundals | (if ordered) | ||
| L10 | R10 | Outer Vambrace | |
| L11 | R11 | Inner Vambrace | |
| Leather straps 4 * 100mm straps (5 holes in each). 4 * 250mm straps (1 hole in the top). Buckle straps 4* 50mm buckled straps (for Vambrace) 10 * 80mm buckled straps . Tongue straps:- 10 * 300mm long straps. 4 * 90mm short straps. Ancillaries:- 36 Copper rivets: 55 Steel domed head rivets 100 Steel washers 4 25mm steel butt hinges |
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Tools: - You will need a 1 lb. (500gm) ball hammer, 4mm drill and a 10lb (5kg) hammer or lump of metal for an anvil, We recommend a 10lb (5kg) hammer, but the one used in the picture guide is a 4lb (2kg) lump hammer. You will also need a leather hole punch, a sharp knife & metal clamps or “Molegrips”.
Your Armour is designed to last your lifetime (late 1970’s L/A armour is still being used and re-sold). Armour needs regular maintenance, particularly straps, which may need replacing from time to time. Feed and check all leather at least once a month.
Note: - Lancaster Armourie Limited (L/A) takes every care to ensure each metal plate is free of sharp edges and burrs. However, please check every plate before you commence.
