12-28-2008, 01:32 AM
I use oak and birch strips for my latest Auxilla shields. Alder is in the birch family and is much more expensive in the US than birch. Black Alder is native to Europe and also Italian alder is from southern Italy. I don't think using a different Alder species such as US Red Alder would be any more authentic than substituting birch. I am not worried about the authenticity police showing up to take core samples while most reenactors are still not upgraded from modern plywood yet! I had to put several coats of paint on the back of my Indian made scutum to hide the plywood manufacturers logo
which inspired me to try the strip building method.
which inspired me to try the strip building method.
John Kaler MSG, USA Retired
Member Legio V (Tenn, USA)
Staff Member Ludus Militus https://www.facebook.com/groups/671041919589478/
Owner Vicus and Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361968853851510/
Member Legio V (Tenn, USA)
Staff Member Ludus Militus https://www.facebook.com/groups/671041919589478/
Owner Vicus and Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361968853851510/
