"When in doubt, make the hole bigger!" -Skallagrim

@biscuitboyz663

7 жыл бұрын

SODEMO2007 tee hee

@Peagaporto

7 жыл бұрын

poor kara

@SamEvansCOM

7 жыл бұрын

SODEMO2007 but not too big;)

@thomasofsparta6695

6 жыл бұрын

No the hole needs to be tight it's more comfortable then ; )

@xr9381

2 жыл бұрын

Why just use the different hole, I mean there are two hole next to each other anyway…

about the shield boss i think if your really on a budget you could use a steel salad bowl or a dog bold or something like that

@JaredThorlakson

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that myself...

@germanolivares7072

5 жыл бұрын

It doesn't work, they can collapse after a hard hit.

@dumbredneck4464

4 жыл бұрын

Marebbpc you can also buy those online for 20$ I know because I’m planning on buying one to make my shield but I’m buying a norse axe first

@dumbredneck4464

4 жыл бұрын

Good Crusader that’s awesome brother I’m also planning on making a shield for my older brother to have a good day

@dumbredneck4464

4 жыл бұрын

Good Crusader when I get all the supplies I definitely will that might include a review on the axe but imma tell you it it may take a while

Googled "Regular ass nail".... Don't do that...

@RS-xq6je

4 жыл бұрын

Ahahahaha

@kpsiex

4 жыл бұрын

You've made me visualise it.. i hate you.

For the boss I just used a steel bowl I found it then flattened the sides out then pop riveted it on the shield , the bowl I got from a second hand shop also you can chase patters on the boss to make it look more ornate , lol:D hope I've been helpful ( bowl was 3 quidXD)

"Give me the sticky stuff." - Kara (2014).

@rcticfloof

7 жыл бұрын

Crusism "oh yeah, gonna send it right on your face" *silence* "aaaanywayyy"

Could you also make a video on how to make a practice sword? would be Really interesting to see how you would make one since you know what is historically accurate.

@velazquezarmouries

6 жыл бұрын

sandukan1001 I made one myself with a little help of some forging knowledge and a homemade forge

So you ended up screwing your boss?

@quinnpascale3912

7 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there

@Wheels_United

6 жыл бұрын

Wetcorps well played

@zorgath420

3 жыл бұрын

That's how you get a promotion... Did I just add a punch line to a six year old joke? Yup!

I went to the hardware shop and asked the assistant for "regular ass nails" and got thrown out. haha, just kidding, cool vid

Awesome video, sir! An oldschool larper's trick for the boss piece is to get a stainless steel bowl from your local dollarstore (funnily enough, same place you'd find the rawhide bone) and hammer it up a bit so the flattened underside of the bowl conforms a bit more into a rounded shape (it also makes it look more handmade). 2-3$ apiece.

@thesacred2677

21 күн бұрын

Thank you

I've been thinking of doing this with a trash can lid and Yield sign for a post-apoc look.

@gjigaqaquj

10 жыл бұрын

lol i got that idea too, i was on a trail and i passed a garbage lid and it looked like a small viking shield!

@tetsubo57

10 жыл бұрын

Laglemamu'g Gjiga'qaquj I made one out of a Stop sign already. Crafting with Tetsubo: Post Apocalyptic Shield

@tetsubo57

10 жыл бұрын

mwal tus Already done: Crafting with Tetsubo: Post Apocalyptic Shield

@BeenieBomb

10 жыл бұрын

This post was a long time ago, but you should check out nonlethalbychoise! He makes armor and swords and shields just like that :3

@statehome2116

10 жыл бұрын

TV

wife: "oh yeah give me the sticky stuff" skallagram: "oh yeah right in your face" XD

@rnd.0m458

6 жыл бұрын

Icecreamday Catlin ha!

@drakesomerset129

5 жыл бұрын

Icecreamday Catlin ha!

@Farkmetal

5 жыл бұрын

He was like please? Later?

@vincenzobrennan3305

3 жыл бұрын

i guess I'm kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good site to watch new movies online ?

@morganronnie9056

3 жыл бұрын

@Vincenzo Brennan lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)

A real viking would just punch through the shield with his bare fist to make the center hole.

@Cambria358

10 жыл бұрын

***** nice job taking that joke

@killmypoptart

10 жыл бұрын

***** comment deleted...

@stefvdv2490

6 жыл бұрын

Jericho Faust yes yes, but a katana would slice right through it. It would just cut the shield in half!

@loganford9997

6 жыл бұрын

Papa Stef just no

@stefvdv2490

6 жыл бұрын

Clashing Snow yes it would! Trust me! I've seen Naruto!

When working with plywood that delicate I would recommend adding an extra layer of plywood at the rim, and double up on the rawhide. Not exactly perfectly accurate, but more durable for practice without requiring much more material. In fact with some fancy cutting you probably have gotten this with the materials if it was planned from the beginning.

"ass nails, that doesn't sound pleasant." skalagrim 2014

Came for the tutorial, stayed for the innuendo.

7:39 "give me the sticky stuff" "right in your face" LOL made my day thanks

@WastelandSeven

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I noticed that too. That "escalated" quickly. LOL

I think its good to note that in viking duelling rules, it was common for each duelist to enter with 3 shields, which could indicate that they didnt expect a shield to last through a complete duel.

Hey Skall.. I am sure with great care, materials and craftmanship, a shield could be quite a lot more sturdy than this, but if you remember from the Viking Sagas, opponents in duels regularly would be equipped with 3 shields. And now we know why. In my mind, this also gives a different than popular idea of how a battlefield would look. Also Major risk of your weapon getting stuck in a shield leaving you vulnerable.

"Come on give me the sticky stuff", "aha, right in your face". I'd just like to say when my dad walked in my room he thought it wasn't shield making..

"Poor man's rivet" That's a good thought - thanks for the tip and the video!

Nice one Skal, great work, came out great. Mike.

Skallagrim an actual Viking shield would be mad with multiple strips of woods placed together, for strength and availability.

@Skallagrim

8 жыл бұрын

I know, that's why I called this a budget shield. Here is a more accurate version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZdm28xpZ7bgo8o.html

This is the video I discovered you on. Crazy to think it’s already been 5 years.

I cannot thank you enough for giving both imperial and metric measurements.

Where can I get a gauntlet like that Skal?

@Skallagrim

10 жыл бұрын

fabri-armorum.com/english/?id=rukavice.php

@FabianoCruzAnimations

10 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you!

7:40 so sexual my odin

@axoshlotl2255

7 жыл бұрын

Mmm.... sticky stuff

@CringeConsultant

6 жыл бұрын

"My odin" by Odins beard what are you saying.

@ulfricstormcloack4066

4 жыл бұрын

@@CringeConsultant "by Odins beard" by the eye of Odin what are you saying

@CringeConsultant

4 жыл бұрын

@@ulfricstormcloack4066 By the gods... what say you man

I was considering making a shield but didn't even know where to begin so this video helped A LOT. Thanks skall

Thankyou - good useful advice and the testing proved the integrity and function of the shield.

Today we learned that the gladius is not for thrusting a shield xD

Nice weapon, Mr. Romans! It bended on a Plywood shield! LOL

@VitorJTekkRodrigues

10 жыл бұрын

PsylomeAlpha I know, I know! I just couldn't pass that out without making fun of it! xD

Thanks, Skall. I've been looking all over for a tutorial like this.

Excellent tutorial. Very clearly shown steps.

Is that sparing room part of your house? Awesome if so.

7:39 "Give me the sticky stuff!" "Oh yea right in your face" thats what she said

This was fun to watch. I hope you share more projects in the future!

I really like that you teste it after you got it all done.

Nice. :) Would have used birch plywood, just because of the enormous difference in quality (at least over here). I've found that spruce is completely unsuitable for any sort of project where it doesn't end up completely concealed, because it cracks and chips naturally. Then again, my experience from using plywood comes from building reptile enclosures. ;) Also, you could use a paint brush for spreading the glue and depending on the type, thin the glue with water. That's really clever getting the rawhide from dog chew toys. All the sources I've thought of have been expensive as hell. I've had plans to make a shield at some point. Haven't been able to decide whether to make a scutum or a heater. :D Not that I'd use it, I just want to personalize it and hang it on a wall.

@BlakeRTyler

10 жыл бұрын

I'm totally going to make one of these, but with white canvas and paint it. Then it's going on the wall with my Del Tin 2104. I might use it while doing some backyard cutting, just to get a feel of what it's like to cut while holding a shield.

@SAsgarters

10 жыл бұрын

Blake Tyler Neat. :)

@aaronjaeger6861

2 жыл бұрын

I tried getting my rawhide from rawhide bones, two years ago, but it was completely unsuitable for making a rim with.

The sword stuck to the shiled. This will be a disadvantage to the attacker. Now I could see how the Viking shiled is such a succesfull tools in a fight/war. thanks for sharing.

@a__asnow6402

10 жыл бұрын

please correct your misspelled words

@FaizalYacob

10 жыл бұрын

Adra Adam The sword stuck to the shield. This will be a disadvantage to the attacker. Now I could see how the Viking shield is such a successful tools in a fight/war. thanks for sharing. . . . Happy?

@a__asnow6402

10 жыл бұрын

much better...

@kevgmei

9 жыл бұрын

You can just copy your corrected comment, edit your original, and paste to replace it.

Thanks for this video. Very easy steps to making a Viking shield.

The raw hide idea blew my mind!

I dare you to build a crossbow. :)

@brandonfoley7519

5 жыл бұрын

Jeorge sprav built one

Glad to see you are finally able to pimp your toolbox. Back in the day you where a pretty nefarious builder and I am looking forward to more of these clips. by the way I think that, when extrapolating viking traditions, it would be well within viking tradition to use cheap available materials for training weapons, and to use power tools when available. I am curious though if one layer of cloth is going to be enough. Way back I had a bad experience involving an axe and a one layer shield. But who knows. (and yes I am gultiy to comment before watching it all, sorry) take care silk ;-))

@Skallagrim

10 жыл бұрын

One layer seems to work pretty well but I should have covered the inside as well.

Thanks you for posting this video , it was a good reference in my own Viking Shield project.. also in PG , BC

Nice music choices, loved the tutorial. Thanks Skall

Poor Gladius :(

I am thanking if I ordered the center cap. I would set the cap inside the hole from the back and let the rim screw from the back side as well. Cleaner look and still you can use the screws no one will see.

Cool demo, I found this looking for what I'm going to use for a handle in one I'm working on.

That is fantastic, I've been planning to make a shield for quite some time, original plan was to make caetra but viking shield is more my size, thank you!

I like this guy... he even sounds like a viking

@Slender_Man_186

7 жыл бұрын

He's pretty much a Weeaboo, but for Vikings.

@rdwaldofeastanglia4327

6 жыл бұрын

Never realised Vikings spoke with American accents

@CyprinusCarpioDiem

6 жыл бұрын

He's Norwegian

@WeedStriker

6 жыл бұрын

Naturemanguy92 Thought he is Canadian

@lukas-kevynmuller6697

6 жыл бұрын

Weed Striker Norwegian living in Canada hahaha

You did a great job, I am by no means saying you did anything other than a great job, but consider some other things for you to try (or the other viewers). I've probably made 60-100 celtic and viking style shields. I liked to use "upholstery tacks" there are some strong and nice looking ones. You can also nail them designs for cosmetics and they are also great at deflecting the edge of the sword blows. The are pretty nice rounded over, a better look than a screw and better than a nail. Check those out. Also try using a glue called HH-66 under the canvas than a wood glue over the top of the canvas. If you want to use leather for the whole shield face you can get scraps for cheap at many leather and craft shops. The rawhide is a great touch, I knew one guy that weaved his rawhide and use the weave for the face. Ugly, but interesting.

@Skallagrim

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

Very instructive, I might try it. Thank you.

A great video, friend! Looking forward to more!

10:48 I was gonna say, "You can then mushroom out the end to rivet it." and then you did. :D Good man. A regular old smed!

@The_Gallowglass

10 жыл бұрын

Oh! If you're so inclined, and have one, next time use a ball peen hammer. It will make your rivet be more rounded and uniform. Give it a couple strikes with the flat, then use the rounded peen to mushroom it out.

@drekastelpa

9 жыл бұрын

Smed=Smiður

@DruidicRifleman

9 жыл бұрын

OSlatraigh Very cheep way to make rivets for armouring

If you wanted to do a more durable shield I would put two thinner boards of plywood with the wood grain pattern being on a 90 degrees angle and just sticking them together rather than just one 1 cm board.

Thanks for the video. It's perfect for a Saga I am doing.

Awesome! I like how you tested it after! that was the good stuff!

if you want to make a boss from scratch.... hahahhahaha.... unless you have a forge. if you have a dog bowl and paitence. message me.

Am... Am I the only girl here ?

@tobender4ever

9 жыл бұрын

Nope.

@NevadaB88

9 жыл бұрын

You are not alone, Shieldmaiden.

@kameng12

9 жыл бұрын

Nevada Baker you're awesome : D

@knifesmith1993

9 жыл бұрын

Now if only all girls were into this stuff, cause most of the girls I've met these days are boring.

@whyfartflame6165

9 жыл бұрын

knifesmith1993 true,very true

Im making a shield the same way with your instructions We use purple heart synthetics so im sure it will last. You are really awsome man ive been following you here recently amd it has really helped my hema thank you.

Thanks for the video. For securing the shield boss I use large nails that I cut 4 cm from the board and then I press down on them with the angle grinder (with the heavyest iron grind blade). The nails heat up pretty quickly and then mushroom like a... mushroom. The wood can singe a little (you can water it before grinding),

"Give me the sticky stuff" "Yeah right in your face!" Sexual pun anyone?

OH CRAP, the gladius....

Love the tutorial! Very helpful and gave me a bunch of ideas on how to use the fabric on wood... Amazing how simple but effective this shield is ;)

I like seeing the saw dust move with the vibrations when the video is being fast forwarded.

"Right in your face"? That sounded weird...

@IFrozenFireI

10 жыл бұрын

elmohasaposse I don't think it's that. It just doesn't sound right. "Give me the sticky stuff". "Right in your face". However you look at it, it sounds wrong.

@Szczur0gniowy

10 жыл бұрын

elmohasaposse It actually sounds weird. Who puts a carpenter's glue on someones face? It actually sounds like a horrible way to die, something a mafia would do.

@Szczur0gniowy

10 жыл бұрын

lol. You've thought I was serious?

@statehome2116

10 жыл бұрын

TV 5 TV.A

"[...] And that's how I cut the bench."

I tend to use a mixture of pva wood glue and water, and soak the linen before placing it on the shield to dry. For the boss I use cut down coach bolts, peened over on the boss side/front of the shield. Doesn't take much effort and looks a lot more authentic. I like that you left half the rim uncovered in order to test the strength.

I personally like to use hand tools when I can, this was a good video either way of course and I'll keep this info in mind for the future.

Historricly it would be better with rawhide and historricly they did not have plywood xD so the layer of linnen or hide was essential for a shield fit for battle

@RikkiTheRose

10 жыл бұрын

easyest source of rawhide* not cheapest. attaching linnen after the flattening of nails would be a good start xD

Poor sword :(

@Skallagrim

10 жыл бұрын

I bent it back into shape in about 20 seconds. No big deal.

@TheBaconWizard

10 жыл бұрын

***** hmmm, what else are you making??? I am not fooled. Buckler?? there's another handle and boss.

@Tyler_Lalonde-

10 жыл бұрын

TheBaconWizard probably but don't forget about Cara. she likes shields to.

@TheBaconWizard

10 жыл бұрын

Tyler Lalonde which might explain the smaller boss, yes

@CaraDanaellea

10 жыл бұрын

TheBaconWizard I specifically have a thing for arm mounted shields and that small boss is even too tiny for my hands... at least with lacrosse gloves on ;)

This was a cool video since I have wanted to make my own shield myself and to be honest I would have NEVER thought of using the rawhide dog chew toys like that despite how many dogs I've owned in my life so I really like that little cost effective outside the box thinking you did there.

Great video it gave me ideas for making my own shield.

I don't like seeing that gladius bent.

@Skallagrim

10 жыл бұрын

It took me 20 seconds to bend it back. Not a big deal at all.

@LionsTigersWhoWins

10 жыл бұрын

***** But real shields are made out of tougher woods. Plywood is sorta shit for a shield.

@LionsTigersWhoWins

10 жыл бұрын

Okay,cool did not know that.

@hyuugaamida

10 жыл бұрын

***** Hoplons were not metal shields. They were primarily wooden with a bronze edging or occasionally a full (thin) layer of bronze on the face. Even in the Middle Ages this is the case. Bucklers are generally the only functional shields made entirely of metal as the small size compensates for the weight. You're right about the scarcity of resources though. It's much more practical to make shields and other disposable weapons largely out of wood and reserve materials like steel for swords and armor.

@KainYusanagi

10 жыл бұрын

Lizardleo As I noted above in another post thread, cheap wooden shields were actually favoured by many a warrior because whena blade bit deeply they could disarm their opponent or pull their opponent's guard wide open, leading to an easy kill. Hardwood shields were fo more when defense was the priority, rather than utilizing both hands towards the killing arts. Pavises are a good example of a wooden shield that benefitted from being made of hardwood over soft.

god that is the uglyiest shield i have ever seen but it is functional i guess... also if you get your sword stuck in that shield you are pretty much fucked

@Goku32112

10 жыл бұрын

It was made on a budget after all :P

@KainYusanagi

10 жыл бұрын

BloodTempest The thing is, cheap pine shields were favoured by many a warrior BECAUSE weapons could bite deeply into them- when they did, it was easy to wrench them from your opponent's hand, or to twist it out of the way and open them for an attack of your own, or similar tactics. Oaken shields were for when defense was the priority, rather than utilizing the other hand as an opening-making tool.

Lol , I think I just found my answer to why you use the metric system! And man that looks so much easier to do with those gloves . I always use a card. And that nail technique is awesome thank you

Good stuff, I'd like to see more like this.

After you and your crew sack a remote Christian monestary of unarmed monks you will be able to afford a better sheild........:-)

I'm vegetarian, so what could I use instead of rawhide?

@Skallagrim

9 жыл бұрын

Beezlbob Destraint I wish I knew... I'm vegetarian too but this is one of those cases where I simply cannot find a good alternative.

@beezlbobdestraint6869

9 жыл бұрын

Damn.

@tobender4ever

9 жыл бұрын

I'm no vegetarian, I love meat. But If you like creative anachronism, the guys that inspired this video mentioned nylon threaded irrigation tubing or aluminium something or other. I can try to find the link if you want, but I don't think metal or nylon/rubber are animal products.

@tobender4ever

9 жыл бұрын

That last part wasn't sarcasm, I didn't know for a long time that jello was an animal product.

@progeriahoes2781

9 жыл бұрын

watch ZednoughtAlpha video he uses a type of fabric i think

hi just a tip i picked up the other day, if you get a 3" PVC pipe cut a line lengthways then cut off 1" 2" 3" sections, they make awesome clamps, that would do the trick for you hide application, and cheap, love you channel by the way, awesome content, good honest well thought threw info, Cheers

This is exactly how I made my shield. I can give you two tips after using my shield for a while: use and angle grinder to slim the wood between the boss and the edge, to make the shield lighter, and add a few extra layers of cloth. I used 2 layers for mine, and it has had chipping on the flat, but not too much.

Great tutorial!!

I used a similar approach in making my own viking shield. Although I went with a 36" width, with only 1/4" thickness to save on weight, and I skipped the canvas because of the mess involved. I also included a shoulder strap on mine.

I can't wait to see you make some more videos with this shield :D

I love the test at the end, there is a reason why this weapon was used for so long. Center grip something in front of a weapon works. Shields work.

Lol I gasped when I saw the bent tip of the gladius. Awesome video, gave me some good ideas, thanks :)

I adore that longsword he used for the cutting test.

Great work mate, enjoyed your video as usual ;)!

Regarding riveting the cut-off nails. If you drive them through the other way round so that the pointy end you are cutting of is at the boss' side its pretty easy to rivet them. Did this with my first shield I made this way and it still is holding very well. Also if you have access to old wooden cable drums you could use the outside of those as the shield. This stuff is really heavy duty and sturdy and makes an excellent training shield.

at 7. minute you guys are awesome, made me lough so much. chears, awesome job !!!

You should do a video on viking shield fighting, with the techniques and so forth

I've made a few shields in the past and some things I've learned: -Get a cheap paintbrush and cut the bristles down to about 1.5" to spread the glue. You'll get a more even disbursement and it can be reused. -Heating up your nails, even in a campfire, will give a more medieval look to them. Also, use a peening hammer, instead of a flat hammer, to peen the nails after cutoff. Shield making is a rather fun project, your first was a grand success.

Nice video there. I've been thinking about making a shield as a side project, but going sort of all out with it. at my local hardware store you can buy sheets of flat woods, not just plywood, and the place I get my sheath leather has some thinner stuff to use as a cover. Either way, this is a great demonstration of how to do it.

If you want to avoid some of the glue mess, I have found that a spray can adhesive for fabric works great as well

Thrand made a video on making a viking shield. I followed his guide and got one that turned out pretty good although mine is 3 feet across

cobblers nails is what you use. they have a long point that can be twisted and trimmed before hammering flat.

great video thanks for sharing many thanks

Hey, Skallagrim. Haven't commented on your videos lately. But I've gotten some of my HEMA friends into Viking HEMA, and am using this video to make our shields. Thanks, and keep up the great videos :D

thank you for this video.

Definitely going to have to try this out sometime this winter to ward off boredom hah

I'm building a shield right now for a friend. The method I read about for putting on the rim is to make a complete loop of rawhide, smaller than the circumference of the shield. Then soak it, stretch it out and put it into place. The rawhide supposedly takes the right shape as it dries and shrinks. Idunno how I'm supposed to stitch it into a loop, but I have some leather working thread and I'm gonna try that.