02-25-2012, 07:58 PM
John Dann -- Your design and craftmanship is simply amazing! And thanks for your notes on how you did it. This is pretty much what my dream shield blank would look like.
As I have been interested in trying this very type of construction for a while I have a question that I want your opinion on (which I believe I have already gotten some initial response to in Camerons Chigi shield thread): What would be your view on simply bending slats to create the rim? Basically, lay slats on top of eachother, staggered like brickwork, and then bend them around the bowl and fasten them together. They could get some basic shape before fastening them together or ground afterwards In actuality this would probably be done in stages but I hope I have communicated the essence of the idea. If not, I can draw you a picture!
In theory it should make it easier to fit the rim to the bowl since one wouldn't have to individually cut each piece as they would be shaped through bending.
The point of concern is the outward pressure of the rim. It would be beneficial by providing additional protections against attacks to the side of the shield. But its possible that the outward pressure could compromise the shape of the bowl. I am however thinking that as long as the rim stays round, without interruption, it should help the bowl to keep its integrity.
It would be great to get some more opinions on this!
As I have been interested in trying this very type of construction for a while I have a question that I want your opinion on (which I believe I have already gotten some initial response to in Camerons Chigi shield thread): What would be your view on simply bending slats to create the rim? Basically, lay slats on top of eachother, staggered like brickwork, and then bend them around the bowl and fasten them together. They could get some basic shape before fastening them together or ground afterwards In actuality this would probably be done in stages but I hope I have communicated the essence of the idea. If not, I can draw you a picture!
In theory it should make it easier to fit the rim to the bowl since one wouldn't have to individually cut each piece as they would be shaped through bending.
The point of concern is the outward pressure of the rim. It would be beneficial by providing additional protections against attacks to the side of the shield. But its possible that the outward pressure could compromise the shape of the bowl. I am however thinking that as long as the rim stays round, without interruption, it should help the bowl to keep its integrity.
It would be great to get some more opinions on this!
