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<p>168.10.192.5: /* Original */</p> <hr /> <div>This is [[riddle]] number 5 from [[The Exeter Book]].<br /> <br /> ==Translation==<br /> <br /> &lt;pre&gt;<br /> I am solitary, scored by knives<br /> Bitten by swords, sated of battle<br /> Weary of blades. War I see often<br /> Terrible conflict. No comfort I seek<br /> With thoughts of safety in the thick of war<br /> Before I die amidst daring men<br /> But I am hurt by hammer-leavings<br /> The bitter and hardy handiwork of smiths<br /> Nip me in castles; I need yet await<br /> Grimmer ordeals. I could never<br /> In any dwelling discover a healer<br /> Whose art in herbs could heal my wounds<br /> But my blade-gashes grow yet bigger<br /> By deadly blows by day and night.<br /> &lt;/pre&gt;<br /> <br /> poop<br /> <br /> ==Answer==<br /> <br /> A [[shield]]</div>

168.10.192.5 https://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Oil_lamps&diff=29268 2006-09-27T13:33:01Z

<p>168.10.192.5: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient depending on what oil is used (kerosine is not), safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.<br /> ==Lamp==<br /> Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]]. <br /> <br /> ==Wick==<br /> The wick is a braid of [[fibre]] which soaks up the oil and burns. The wick can be draped over the side of the vessel (where it will drip onto the table or floor below unless you place a saucer beneath it) or a special device to hold up the wick can be constructed. Multiple wicks can be used to provide more light from the same lamp, the only consequence being that your oil runs out quicker.<br /> <br /> ==Oil==<br /> Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern reconstructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces. Try to do this on concrete.<br /> <br /> ==Refilling==<br /> Unlike fuel lamps, oil lamps can be safely refilled while burning, as the oil cannot ignite from the open flame (it needs the help of the wick to burn).Also try other oils such as olive oil, canola oil ans safflower oil.<br /> <br /> ==Placement==<br /> Oil lamps can sit on a table (beware metal lamps may get hot bases), be held above the table by candelabra (either singly or in groups), or can be hung from convenient objects. Elaborate chandeliers made of many oil lamps were constructed in period.<br /> <br /> ==Making Lamps==<br /> For instructions on how to make your own oil lamp from easily obtained components, see [[making oil lamps]]<br /> <br /> ==Internal Links==<br /> ''See also:''<br /> *[[lighting]]<br /> *[[candles]]<br /> *[[oil lamps]]<br /> [[category:artefact (medieval)]]<br /> <br /> Im Stephen and im a pyro</div>

168.10.192.5 https://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Oil_lamps&diff=29267 2006-09-27T13:30:36Z

<p>168.10.192.5: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.<br /> ==Lamp==<br /> Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]]. <br /> <br /> ==Wick==<br /> The wick is a braid of [[fibre]] which soaks up the oil and burns. The wick can be draped over the side of the vessel (where it will drip onto the table or floor below unless you place a saucer beneath it) or a special device to hold up the wick can be constructed. Multiple wicks can be used to provide more light from the same lamp, the only consequence being that your oil runs out quicker.<br /> <br /> ==Oil==<br /> Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern reconstructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces. Try to do this on concrete.<br /> <br /> ==Refilling==<br /> Unlike fuel lamps, oil lamps can be safely refilled while burning, as the oil cannot ignite from the open flame (it needs the help of the wick to burn).Also try other oils such as olive oil, canola oil ans safflower oil.<br /> <br /> ==Placement==<br /> Oil lamps can sit on a table (beware metal lamps may get hot bases), be held above the table by candelabra (either singly or in groups), or can be hung from convenient objects. Elaborate chandeliers made of many oil lamps were constructed in period.<br /> <br /> ==Making Lamps==<br /> For instructions on how to make your own oil lamp from easily obtained components, see [[making oil lamps]]<br /> <br /> ==Internal Links==<br /> ''See also:''<br /> *[[lighting]]<br /> *[[candles]]<br /> *[[oil lamps]]<br /> [[category:artefact (medieval)]]<br /> <br /> Im Stephen and im a pyro</div>

168.10.192.5 https://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Oil_lamps&diff=29266 2006-09-27T13:29:09Z

<p>168.10.192.5: /* Oil */</p> <hr /> <div>'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.<br /> ==Lamp==<br /> Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]]. <br /> <br /> ==Wick==<br /> The wick is a braid of [[fibre]] which soaks up the oil and burns. The wick can be draped over the side of the vessel (where it will drip onto the table or floor below unless you place a saucer beneath it) or a special device to hold up the wick can be constructed. Multiple wicks can be used to provide more light from the same lamp, the only consequence being that your oil runs out quicker.<br /> <br /> ==Oil==<br /> Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern reconstructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces. Try to do this on concrete.<br /> <br /> ==Refilling==<br /> Unlike fuel lamps, oil lamps can be safely refilled while burning, as the oil cannot ignite from the open flame (it needs the help of the wick to burn).Also try other oils such as olive oil, canola oil ans safflower oil.<br /> <br /> ==Placement==<br /> Oil lamps can sit on a table (beware metal lamps may get hot bases), be held above the table by candelabra (either singly or in groups), or can be hung from convenient objects. Elaborate chandeliers made of many oil lamps were constructed in period.<br /> <br /> ==Making Lamps==<br /> For instructions on how to make your own oil lamp from easily obtained components, see [[making oil lamps]]<br /> <br /> ==Internal Links==<br /> ''See also:''<br /> *[[lighting]]<br /> *[[candles]]<br /> [[category:artefact (medieval)]]<br /> <br /> Im Stephen and im a pyro</div>

168.10.192.5 https://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Oil_lamps&diff=29265 2006-09-27T13:27:03Z

<p>168.10.192.5: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.<br /> ==Lamp==<br /> Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]]. <br /> <br /> ==Wick==<br /> The wick is a braid of [[fibre]] which soaks up the oil and burns. The wick can be draped over the side of the vessel (where it will drip onto the table or floor below unless you place a saucer beneath it) or a special device to hold up the wick can be constructed. Multiple wicks can be used to provide more light from the same lamp, the only consequence being that your oil runs out quicker.<br /> <br /> ==Oil==<br /> Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern reconstructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces.<br /> <br /> ==Refilling==<br /> Unlike fuel lamps, oil lamps can be safely refilled while burning, as the oil cannot ignite from the open flame (it needs the help of the wick to burn).Also try other oils such as olive oil, canola oil ans safflower oil.<br /> <br /> ==Placement==<br /> Oil lamps can sit on a table (beware metal lamps may get hot bases), be held above the table by candelabra (either singly or in groups), or can be hung from convenient objects. Elaborate chandeliers made of many oil lamps were constructed in period.<br /> <br /> ==Making Lamps==<br /> For instructions on how to make your own oil lamp from easily obtained components, see [[making oil lamps]]<br /> <br /> ==Internal Links==<br /> ''See also:''<br /> *[[lighting]]<br /> *[[candles]]<br /> [[category:artefact (medieval)]]<br /> <br /> Im Stephen and im a pyro</div>

168.10.192.5 https://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Oil_lamps&diff=29264 2006-09-27T13:25:15Z

<p>168.10.192.5: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Oil lamps''' have existed since ancient times (pre period) and lasted throughout period and nearly all regions of [[Europe]] and the [[Middle east]]. Oil lamps are a very efficient, safe and economic way of [[lighting]] an area, lasting longer and being easier to produce than [[candles]], for about the same amount of light. Oil lamps were probably the major source of household and public lighting for most people throughout period, differing only in quality with wealth. [[Candles]] were mainly only used by the [[church]] and for specific purposes.<br /> ==Lamp==<br /> Oil lamps must consist of a vessel which contains some [[oil]], a [[wick]] and possibly some device to hold the wick in the correct place. The vessel may be as simple as a shallow [[bowl]] or [[cup]], or may be an elaborately shaped vessel (e.g. Aladdin's lamp). It may be made from [[glass]], [[metal]], [[ceramic]] or [[stone]]. <br /> <br /> ==Wick==<br /> The wick is a braid of [[fibre]] which soaks up the oil and burns. The wick can be draped over the side of the vessel (where it will drip onto the table or floor below unless you place a saucer beneath it) or a special device to hold up the wick can be constructed. Multiple wicks can be used to provide more light from the same lamp, the only consequence being that your oil runs out quicker.<br /> <br /> ==Oil==<br /> Many different oils can be used, such as castor oil. However, the most available kind to modern reconstructors is [[olive oil]]. Because vegetable oils burn at a much lower temperature than normal fuel oils, oil lamps are much safer than [[kerosene]] lamps as if the oil spills, it will not burn badly, nor will it set fire to surrounding objects - only the wick is able to set objects alight. Some oil lamps designs are even safer - hanging lamps may be designed to invert their contents over the wick, extinguishing the flame if knocked. Water may also be added to the bottom of a lamp. While the lamp is stable the oil will float on top and travel up the wick. If it is knocked, the water will extinguish all flames and furthermore, the water makes such lamps safe to place upon [[wood]]en objects - the water will keep the bottom of the vessel cool and prevent scorching of [[table]] surfaces.<br /> <br /> ==Refilling==<br /> Unlike fuel lamps, oil lamps can be safely refilled while burning, as the oil cannot ignite from the open flame (it needs the help of the wick to burn).<br /> <br /> ==Placement==<br /> Oil lamps can sit on a table (beware metal lamps may get hot bases), be held above the table by candelabra (either singly or in groups), or can be hung from convenient objects. Elaborate chandeliers made of many oil lamps were constructed in period.<br /> <br /> ==Making Lamps==<br /> For instructions on how to make your own oil lamp from easily obtained components, see [[making oil lamps]]<br /> <br /> ==Internal Links==<br /> ''See also:''<br /> *[[lighting]]<br /> *[[candles]]<br /> [[category:artefact (medieval)]]<br /> <br /> Im Stephen and im a pyro</div>

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