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Post by Izad on Oct 27, 2009 20:06:02 GMT -5
i found a new type of core we can use for shields. Its Underlayment. They use it for kitchen floors underneath tiling. The ideal thickness is 1/4". I looked at Lowes here in Indiana and cant find any. But i found 11/32", which is only 1/16" bigger, at Home Depot. The closest Home Depot is in Johnstown.
Im going to be making a trip up there hopefully this Thursday (Oct. 29th). To get a sheet of it for myself. If you want a sheet, it costs $10.00 for the whole 4'x8' sheet. If you meet me somewhere and give me the money, i can pick up a sheet for you. Just let me know if you are interested. If for some reason i dont go, Ill post here and let you know.
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Oct 27, 2009 23:32:23 GMT -5
It's what I use for my shield core, and I love it! It's great for straps, less so for punches.
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Post by Izad on Oct 28, 2009 0:29:00 GMT -5
As im making this shield, im going to take pictures. So i can make another tutorial for everyone.
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Post by Vors Nymphkilla on Oct 28, 2009 13:48:22 GMT -5
ive seen alot of vendors at events just selling the tech ply core that you just build your own shield out of so its definitely worth at least trying out
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Post by Mercaine on Oct 28, 2009 20:03:12 GMT -5
Pics or it doesn't exist!
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Post by Izad on Oct 28, 2009 21:48:40 GMT -5
ok i know nobody posted an interest on the core but i wanted to let everyone know that i wont be making it to Home Depot tomorrow. Some things arose, insued and were overcome. I will let everyone know when i will be going so they can get their money to me if they want a sheet.
**And to remind everyone, if you dont want a whole 4'x8' sheet, get with someone else that just wants a piece of it and go half with them.
Mercaine, what do you mean by pics? You dont believe that tech ply exists?
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Oct 29, 2009 0:21:23 GMT -5
I believe he means of the shield making, a joke on your pics for the tutorial.
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Post by Izad on Oct 29, 2009 0:36:09 GMT -5
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Post by Vors Nymphkilla on Oct 29, 2009 13:51:12 GMT -5
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Post by Izad on Oct 29, 2009 14:08:45 GMT -5
As far as the tutorial for the shield im making, this is everything im going to try to cover:
1. Type of Core I used
2. Bolts, Nuts and Washers Used
3. Tools Needed
4. Measuring and stenciling out your core on the sheet
5. Smoothing out the edges
6. Drilling the holes for your strap and handle. (And in this case im going to be adding a strap to carry the shield over my shoulder)
7. Cutting out the foam
8. Applying the adhesive and foam to cover the core.
9. Covering the shield with a fabric cover.
(Nova will be helping me with a good bit of this, so credit will also go to her for the help)
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Post by Izad on Oct 29, 2009 19:30:22 GMT -5
Ok, change of plans again. Im going to get the tech-ply tomorrow (Friday Oct. 30th) Sorry its such short notice but things changed and i need to get it as soon as i can. So let me know if you want one tonight.
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Post by Izad on Nov 2, 2009 19:45:17 GMT -5
Alright, the Shield is more than half finished and i am taking pictures of all of the steps. So the tutorial should be up with the next few days or so. Maybe a little more cause i do have other stuff to do. But as soon as i can.
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Post by Swordbrother Nova on Nov 3, 2009 1:52:29 GMT -5
WOOO SHIELDS! YAY! Sorry I died and couldn't help you much, I hope my instructions were helpful at least.
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Post by Izad on Nov 3, 2009 2:18:57 GMT -5
its ok Nova, i think everything is coming out just fine im just not finished with it yet. Im going to finish tomorrow before work. So yeah, your drawings and sribble you call handwriting did help a lot. haha.
for everyone else, i should have the tutorial up by tuesday night. (Nov. 3rd). so if you use it, send me some opinions on how it worked out for you.
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Post by Izad on Nov 3, 2009 15:12:16 GMT -5
alright my shield is done except for the cover. Im going to try to get the pictures up for the tutorial tonight after work.
I wanted to make a 28" Diameter round shield but the padding was thicker than i thought it would be and added 5" so its now a 33" diameter shield. Sucks but it was my first round shield that i ever made.
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