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Title: Made a Viking Shield
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2014-10-09, 03:21:19

Squire 1b (they are twins) wants to be a Viking at KCRF this year, so the two of us made him a shield (and I banged out a tunic and leg wraps on the wife's Singer). I dished and planished the boss (first attemp at metal working). Boss and handle are attached with clinch nails, as in period. Canvas faced and rawhide edged. Like Squire 1a's heater shield this is just a bit large right now, but he assures me he will grow into it.

Title: Re: Made a Viking Shield
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2014-10-10, 04:44:51

Perfect project for your first time dishing, nicely done!

2b, or not 2b, that is the question—   ;)

Title: Re: Made a Viking Shield
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2014-10-10, 13:32:03

Not 2b!! The first two are enough work!  On the other hand, it would be cool to roll into the faires with my own conroi!

Title: Re: Made a Viking Shield
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2014-10-11, 02:23:02

What did the weight come in at?