06-16-2008, 11:54 AM
Update and a question...
I have a quote from the spinners (OUCH). Wood tooling and set-up= 1037USD. One bronze face= 775USD. I asked for a requote using yellow brass. This will be a one-off. I have to bring my shield in to set up the pattern. The turning is not quite true to the plans. There is enough of a gap to make a poor fit with the facing. (Rats!) The weight of the metal will add about 20 lb. (9.1 kg).
The spinners are willing to make wooden shield blanks AND facings. I can price that out if there is interest. Shipping (by truck - nonstandard size) is not included in this quote.
An aside for Chris in the other shield thread. There are metal spinners in TX. You might want to check them out. They may be able to face directly to your ring blank - with interior temporary re-inforcement. It's cheaper because they don't have to make a new wood tool.
Question: What kind of paint did you shield owners use on leather? Type and brand would be helpful...
I have a quote from the spinners (OUCH). Wood tooling and set-up= 1037USD. One bronze face= 775USD. I asked for a requote using yellow brass. This will be a one-off. I have to bring my shield in to set up the pattern. The turning is not quite true to the plans. There is enough of a gap to make a poor fit with the facing. (Rats!) The weight of the metal will add about 20 lb. (9.1 kg).
The spinners are willing to make wooden shield blanks AND facings. I can price that out if there is interest. Shipping (by truck - nonstandard size) is not included in this quote.
An aside for Chris in the other shield thread. There are metal spinners in TX. You might want to check them out. They may be able to face directly to your ring blank - with interior temporary re-inforcement. It's cheaper because they don't have to make a new wood tool.
Question: What kind of paint did you shield owners use on leather? Type and brand would be helpful...
Cheryl Boeckmann