[Moo] Shaping a shield

[Steve Knerr]

Actually, I don't have the forms needed to curve the shield.  We might be 
able to put it against a tree and wrap some straps around it then tighten 
the straps.  I've heard this works but have never tried it.  If nobody else 
has a roller for bending metal sheets, then this may work.

Stefan von Kiel



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>Subject: Re: [Moo] Shaping a shield
>Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2005 10:43:38 -0500
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>Acelina,
>
>Contact Steffan Von Keil (sorry about the spelling Steffan)
>He should have some wood type things to use as a form.  All you need is a 
>big barrel type thing (the form) a very heavy rubber mallet (persuasion to 
>get things started) and a couple of heavy duty come-a-longs.
>
>Strap the shield to the form with the come-a-longs make them tight, and hit 
>the inside of the shield, along the edges. it will begin to dish. Increase 
>the tension and repeat. If your shield absolutely resists shaping you can 
>try the "stand on it" method... By blocking the outer edges of the shield 
>you place a 2x4 in the center and stand on it. This will start a bend or 
>crease. Adjust the blocking to concentrate the bending in areas where there 
>is not enough bend and repeat until the degree of curvature is acceptable 
>and even.
>
>Neither method is easy, but they do work.
>-Takeda Sanjuichiro
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