TerryT
@terryt.bsky.social
Old retired guy, maker of stuff, historic fencer and sometimes duelist.
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Hop vines are flowering.
June 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hop vines are flowering.
Japanese lilies are in bloom.
June 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Japanese lilies are in bloom.
Felt Like making something this past week and this new pouch is the result. Body is milled vegetable tanned leather which was exposed to the sun to darken naturally. Lighter parts are regular vegetable tanned which will also darken over time. Decorative brass piece and buckle from ArmourAndCastings.
May 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Felt Like making something this past week and this new pouch is the result. Body is milled vegetable tanned leather which was exposed to the sun to darken naturally. Lighter parts are regular vegetable tanned which will also darken over time. Decorative brass piece and buckle from ArmourAndCastings.
A friend in our fencing group is having some endometrial problems, so I made her this armor so she can continue to practice. Made from hardened leather.
May 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
A friend in our fencing group is having some endometrial problems, so I made her this armor so she can continue to practice. Made from hardened leather.
Sunny day in the upper 50's so my wife and I went on a Spring Wild Flower walk sponsored by the McHenry Co. Conservation District. Great way to spend an afternoon.
April 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Sunny day in the upper 50's so my wife and I went on a Spring Wild Flower walk sponsored by the McHenry Co. Conservation District. Great way to spend an afternoon.
This weekend I helped Stephanie Norden (Anika Reyes in the SCA) make a new fencing mask from my design. Finished it in 2 days and she did a wonderful job. Photo from Stephanie.
January 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
This weekend I helped Stephanie Norden (Anika Reyes in the SCA) make a new fencing mask from my design. Finished it in 2 days and she did a wonderful job. Photo from Stephanie.
Felt like making a sword hanger this week, but instead of something fancy I opted to make a plain "soldiers hanger". Here it is along with one of several period depictions.
December 29, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Felt like making a sword hanger this week, but instead of something fancy I opted to make a plain "soldiers hanger". Here it is along with one of several period depictions.
He knows if you've been bad or good ... .
Happy Holidays to one and all, no matter what you celebrate.
Happy Holidays to one and all, no matter what you celebrate.
December 24, 2024 at 1:49 PM
He knows if you've been bad or good ... .
Happy Holidays to one and all, no matter what you celebrate.
Happy Holidays to one and all, no matter what you celebrate.
My neighbor's pasture this morning.
December 20, 2024 at 10:06 PM
My neighbor's pasture this morning.
Now I'm not saying I condone class based cannibalism, but there is historical precedent.
December 12, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Now I'm not saying I condone class based cannibalism, but there is historical precedent.
A pair of hardened leather elbows I just made for a friend who has started back fencing cut&thrust sword.
November 11, 2024 at 10:09 PM
A pair of hardened leather elbows I just made for a friend who has started back fencing cut&thrust sword.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #120,260!
September 17, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #120,260!
Miniature roses. The flowers are about 1" across.
September 1, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Miniature roses. The flowers are about 1" across.
Made for a friend who is about to be admitted to the SCA Order of Defense
August 26, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Made for a friend who is about to be admitted to the SCA Order of Defense
Finished today. A gorget made of leather over steel.
August 12, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Finished today. A gorget made of leather over steel.
Made for a friends upcoming admittance to the Order of Defense in the SCA.
August 10, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Made for a friends upcoming admittance to the Order of Defense in the SCA.
August lily hosta. Blossom is about 5" long.
August 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM
August lily hosta. Blossom is about 5" long.
Current state of our hop vines.
August 1, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Current state of our hop vines.
Roadside lilies on my walk into town today.
July 31, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Roadside lilies on my walk into town today.
Latest project completed. Four pair of mensur style goggles ready to send to their new home.
July 26, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Latest project completed. Four pair of mensur style goggles ready to send to their new home.