Making, testing and repairing a Viking center-grip shield

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Published on May 16, 2015 5:00:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc2yj07Szsg

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Materials used:
- 7 mm (9/32'') pine boards
- Wood glue
- Linen cloth
- Shield boss: http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AB0130&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1
- Linen cloth
- Rawhide from a dog chew (optional)
- Leather (optional)
- Nails or rivets

Archaeological sources for original shields:
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~chrisandpeter/shield/shield.html

More information about shields and their use:
http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/manufacturing/text/viking_shields.htm

The sword used for the cutting test, The Caithness by Albion:
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=ANS5&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1


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