The Vikings used a type of plywood as well. Europe made shields from both plank and layered strips of wood (plywood). So, it's not wrong to make a kite shield from plywood, since it's based on a longer version of the round type of shields made of plywood, which were commonly used all over Europe. It's also not wrong to make it out of planks. So either way can be correct. Excellent comment! I didn't even know plywood shields went as far back as the Romans.
Great video, thanks for the insight on the process. I do believe, however, the width is too much and that it must be pretty heavy, and that the handle is too high
Fabricio Nogueira Cheers mate! dimensions vary so it is more personal preference, same thing with the handle i have even seen samples with center grip.
How did you make the curve in the shield exactly, the corners between the wooden planks? Sadly you don't show this in your video, and I'm curious which tools you used for this
hi i have a question... what is the fracture toughness of the wood? i search the approximation in KJ/m2 or in MPa in order to understand what kind of arrow a shield of wood can stop... thanks
could wear an elbow pad under armor I brace the forearm guard using my flexed "beat it" muscle, with two hex pads on my elbow, under mail. keeps shield cleaner, but i agree
3/4 on an inch... most shield were believed to be 1/4 to 1/2 thick so this is pushing it just a bit past that. I'm guessing its around 7 pounds. I have a heater shield here at home thats about 2 1/2 feet tall and 1 1/2 feet wide. Its an inch thick and weights 8 pounds. Its usable as a wall but to heavy to quickly maneuver. I like using it when I want to take hits rather than parry them.
Arthur McVey Shield bosses have more uses than simply covering the hole for the center grip shields. Some use them for their angle at the base of the dome, to gain a small amount of control on the opponents blade/other weapon as they block. Others have it as sort of a "centerpoint" for themselves to help them with shield placement, or to ensure that the shield is blocking as much from the desired direction as it can. An arrow pointing to the bad guy, if you will. Sometimes it's simply for aesthetics. Hope this helped some.
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I don’t suppose you know what dimensions you used, Ik it’s been 7 years
For what I can recall, 110x60cm
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Romans used plywood... it's not that modern my friend
The Vikings used a type of plywood as well. Europe made shields from both plank and layered strips of wood (plywood). So, it's not wrong to make a kite shield from plywood, since it's based on a longer version of the round type of shields made of plywood, which were commonly used all over Europe. It's also not wrong to make it out of planks. So either way can be correct. Excellent comment! I didn't even know plywood shields went as far back as the Romans.
Just saying that the romans where a lot before their time and tf has happened to my spelling
That's quite a gorgeous looking shield
While the shield is gorgeous, plywood was used for shields in ancient rome, and in viking shields.
Richard Peters they also doubled it up as well , which is effectively plywood
Great video, thanks for the insight on the process.
I do believe, however, the width is too much and that it must be pretty heavy, and that the handle is too high
Fabricio Nogueira Cheers mate! dimensions vary so it is more personal preference, same thing with the handle i have even seen samples with center grip.
Great job on the shield also the "fork nails" are called staples in English
from hearing the pronunciation i think you're lampros from greece
i am greek too
men, that pronunciation
damn certificate!
How did you make the curve in the shield exactly, the corners between the wooden planks? Sadly you don't show this in your video, and I'm curious which tools you used for this
+Dylan Jordans I used a planer to make a 85-80 degree corner, as you stick the planks together you have a base curve to work on.
They had plywood in the 1500s
hi i have a question... what is the fracture toughness of the wood? i search the approximation in KJ/m2 or in MPa in order to understand what kind of arrow a shield of wood can stop... thanks
You may regret that you didn't put any kind of padding between the shield and your arm
could wear an elbow pad under armor
I brace the forearm guard using my flexed "beat it" muscle, with two hex pads on my elbow, under mail. keeps shield cleaner, but i agree
They didnt seem to do it historically, as far as artwork anyway. So no need for it.
This is great. Im going to try making one.
seems way too thick / heavy
Iggytommy that's the point
why would that be the point? to have something that is not useable?
Iggytommy it looks like it would be at most 20 pounds and if you can't hold up that either A.get less thick materials or B.go to the gym
it looked damn thick to me - too heavy to be used in battle. I can't believe historical shields were that thick/heavy. it'd be entirely impractical.
3/4 on an inch... most shield were believed to be 1/4 to 1/2 thick so this is pushing it just a bit past that. I'm guessing its around 7 pounds. I have a heater shield here at home thats about 2 1/2 feet tall and 1 1/2 feet wide. Its an inch thick and weights 8 pounds. Its usable as a wall but to heavy to quickly maneuver.
I like using it when I want to take hits rather than parry them.
Why do you have a boss on a non-center grip shield?
Arthur McVey Shield bosses have more uses than simply covering the hole for the center grip shields. Some use them for their angle at the base of the dome, to gain a small amount of control on the opponents blade/other weapon as they block. Others have it as sort of a "centerpoint" for themselves to help them with shield placement, or to ensure that the shield is blocking as much from the desired direction as it can. An arrow pointing to the bad guy, if you will. Sometimes it's simply for aesthetics. Hope this helped some.
Thank you for the information, I was ill-informed but now I see why it's there, still think it looks a little odd but to each his own. -thank you :)
Many Norman shields had them for decoration
the only thing i can say is that you forgot the linen lining but other than that its good
+Nathan Norman i install that on the second part
cool
How much does your kite shield weigh?
+pgandy1
Check my Etsy Store all information are there, thaks
www.etsy.com/listing/258402135/kite-shield-norman-shield-battle-ready?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=norman%20shield&ref=sr_gallery_2
Er..... Interesting handle placement....
Ya it's way to high.
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Oh.
It's called a staple
Plywood was known by romans an acient egyptyans an your shield is too much tick
Staples, friend
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ευχαρηστω!
Are you a Greek?
yes i am! my accent is terrible.. i know!
Έλα, ρε! Κι εγώ είμαι!
Έλληνας είσαι;
ναι, δεν το καταλαβες απο την σκατενια προφορα!!!
Где русский язык люди хоть субтитры бы сделали а так я ничего не понял
Too thick to be functional