[MR] Edging for shield

[KM Herrick]

Heavy duty rubber garden hose absorbs blows quite well and actually comes in 
various colors.  Basic black makes a good edging color.  Just split it and 
fit it over the edge of the shield.  Attach it to the shield with leather 
straps.


- Taliesin ap Owaine


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sir Godfried" <sirgodfried at earthlink.net>
To: <Atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MR] Edging for shield


> One that I've seen used very effectively is Rawhide edging.  Several 
> individuals have used large dog chews as their source of Rawhide.  They 
> soak it in water to soften and then attach it to the shield.  Maybe 
> someone out there can give this gentle some tips.
>
> One thing if you edge your shield with a metal "U" channel before covering 
> it.  I would run a bead of silcone caulking between the wood and the metal 
> to act as a cushion.  This eliminates most of the shock from being 
> directly transmitted to the wood edge and shortening the life of the 
> shield.
>
> Sir Godfried of Frisia
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeff Campbell" <chinua.jcc at gmail.com>
> To: <Atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:25 AM
> Subject: [MR] Edging for shield
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>>I am in the process of customizing my new wooden shield and was
>> wondering what type of material (other than leather) that might be
>> acceptable (and inexpensive) to wrap the edges with. Thank you.
>>
>> -- 
>> Jeff/Chinua
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