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	*'''[[Leather]] Articulation:''' Sometimes articulation needs are best served with a flexible connector. [[Leather]] is simply [[rivet]]ed between to pieces, attaching them together, but allowing the leather to bend if necessary.		*'''[[Leather]] Articulation:''' Sometimes articulation needs are best served with a flexible connector. [[Leather]] is simply [[rivet]]ed between to pieces, attaching them together, but allowing the leather to bend if necessary.
	*'''Sliding Articulation:''' Similar to shell articulation, sliding articulation involves a slot instead of hole for each rivet used. The two attached pieces may then slide as required, compressing or expanding the shape. Sometimes combined with shell articulation.		*'''Sliding Articulation:''' Similar to shell articulation, sliding articulation involves a slot instead of hole for each rivet used. The two attached pieces may then slide as required, compressing or expanding the shape. Sometimes combined with shell articulation.

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Galfrid atte grene at 13:42, 26 June 2007

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This discusses articulation as it relates to [[armour]]. Articulation describes the mechanical interaction between plates that compose a piece of armour. Pieces that are attached loosely via rivets, allowing a degree of rotation or movement between plates, is generally the goal of articulation.

Articulation is a critical skill for any [[armourer]].

==Methods==
A variety of articulation methods exist.
*'''Shell Articulation:''' This is the most common method. It is used to attach [[lame]]s to other pieces. The articulation in arm [[harness]]es and leg [[harness]]es is achieved via shell articulation. In general, two rivets are placed through both pieces, sharing a common axis, thereby allowing both pieces a degree of rotation.
*'''[[Leather]] Articulation:''' Sometimes articulation needs are best served with a flexible connector. [[Leather]] is simply [[rivet]]ed between to pieces, attaching them together, but allowing the leather to bend if necessary.
*'''Sliding Articulation:''' Similar to shell articulation, sliding articulation involves a slot instead of hole for each rivet used. The two attached pieces may then slide as required, compressing or expanding the shape. Sometimes combined with shell articulation.

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