Posts: 3,234
Threads: 230
Joined: May 2004
Reputation:
1
This probably has been asked before but I'd like to ask it again. We are going to construct a new scutum press and we'd like to do it right this time. What curvature would be best for a rectangular imperial scutum?
Kind regards,
Jef Pinceel
a.k.a.
Marcvs Mvmmivs Falco
LEG XI CPF vzw
>Q SER FEST
www.LEGIOXI.be
Posts: 4,887
Threads: 163
Joined: Aug 2002
Reputation:
0
If you have a look at Matt Amt's XXth legion website, I'm pretty sure that there are details of a scutum press.
Posts: 3,234
Threads: 230
Joined: May 2004
Reputation:
1
Thanks Adrian. I see he recomends a radius of 8" (diameter of 16"). Does everyone agree on that?
Jef Pinceel
a.k.a.
Marcvs Mvmmivs Falco
LEG XI CPF vzw
>Q SER FEST
www.LEGIOXI.be
Posts: 3,458
Threads: 839
Joined: Feb 2001
Reputation:
19
16" diameter is way too small. I think Matt Amt's press has a diameter of 30" or so, but I'll measure it tonight.
Richard Campbell
Legio XX - Alexandria, Virginia
RAT member #6?
Posts: 835
Threads: 72
Joined: Oct 2005
Reputation:
0
Hi,Jef,
Here on RAT's "How-To" section are great examples of scutum presses.
I made one using the Japanese press slightly modified. It gave a good curve and was very simple and cheap to make.Check it out, I think you'll find it useful.
Andy Booker
Gaivs Antonivs Satvrninvs
Andronikos of Athens