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Scutum Edge Dimensions - Marcus Caecilius Avitus - 04-09-2008
Salvete Omnes,
My scutum is back on track and I'm ready to do the edging.
My question is on the dimensions of this.
I've found some info of Kaljiese finds suggesting a depth of 1.8mm, but that is not clear if the depth is from (outer) flat edge to (inner) flat edge or (outer) flat edge to lobed section. I'm also being a little acutious about this data as it out of time framt for my late 1st Century Imperial Scutum.
Anyone got any clarification on the dimensions above or even some alternative sources?
Valete
Re: Scutum Edge Dimensions - Matt Lukes - 04-10-2008
They actually varied a LOT Mark- from Vindonissa alone there are examples that are as narrow as about 7mm, not including tabs, and as wide as 20mm, again not including tabs, with several in between, so I'd say you're safe choosing anything in between.
Re: Scutum Edge Dimensions - M. Demetrius - 04-10-2008
The narrower the face dimension of the "C Channel", the easier it will be to go around a curve.
Re: Scutum Edge Dimensions - Hibernicus - 04-11-2008
A chamfered edge on the board also helps