07-20-2014, 09:50 PM
I think it's finally time I update this.
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I first pre-drilled holes through aspis into the rim. I then used 3" wood screws to fix the rim in place.
*Important! I only tightened the screws enough to just barely flex the aspis. If I would have tightened the screws all the way, the edges of the shield would start to warp and would probably have cracked if it was even bumped.
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The strange substance on the inside is a construction adhesive that was smeared to help smooth out the gap between layers and fill the gaps between the rim. It worked moderately well but when I used a slightly different adhesive it bubbled. (pics not shown) A bit of sanding helped to correct this.
One of my teachers has graciously given me some flax canvas to use for covering the aspis! This looks like great stuff! I plan to use an acrylic primer to 'glue' the canvas to the face of the shield. I did a test piece first (on a seperate piece of wood) and it turned out well. I know this isn't really a historical way of doing this but meh. I am still a little stumped on what to do about my porpax. I have had to remake my cardboard template because the last one was thrown out. Looks better but now it just needs to be in metal and on my aspis.
Has anyone done one in steel? If so what gauge? Any info/experiences on making one would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Eric
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[attachment=10324]WP_20140605_002.jpg[/attachment]
[attachment=10325]WP_20140605_003.jpg[/attachment]
[attachment=10326]WP_20140605_004.jpg[/attachment]
I first pre-drilled holes through aspis into the rim. I then used 3" wood screws to fix the rim in place.
*Important! I only tightened the screws enough to just barely flex the aspis. If I would have tightened the screws all the way, the edges of the shield would start to warp and would probably have cracked if it was even bumped.
[attachment=10327]WP_20140609_001.jpg[/attachment]
[attachment=10328]WP_20140609_002.jpg[/attachment]
[attachment=10329]WP_20140609_004.jpg[/attachment]
[attachment=10330]WP_20140609_006.jpg[/attachment]
The strange substance on the inside is a construction adhesive that was smeared to help smooth out the gap between layers and fill the gaps between the rim. It worked moderately well but when I used a slightly different adhesive it bubbled. (pics not shown) A bit of sanding helped to correct this.
One of my teachers has graciously given me some flax canvas to use for covering the aspis! This looks like great stuff! I plan to use an acrylic primer to 'glue' the canvas to the face of the shield. I did a test piece first (on a seperate piece of wood) and it turned out well. I know this isn't really a historical way of doing this but meh. I am still a little stumped on what to do about my porpax. I have had to remake my cardboard template because the last one was thrown out. Looks better but now it just needs to be in metal and on my aspis.
Has anyone done one in steel? If so what gauge? Any info/experiences on making one would be appreciated. Thanks,
Eric
