06-03-2010, 12:12 PM
Quote:These give original thicknesses before shrinking of shoulders varying 12-18mm, outer face varying 7-9mm, toward the centre 10-11 mm
For some reason Blyth was very vague on the shield face measurements. It would be nice to know the exact profile of the shield face. We dod not know what percentage of the face was more like 7-9mm and what 10-11mm. We don't know if this change is a gentle slope or a thickened "near the center" specifically to support the porpax or as a result of a need for support during the lathing process. His diagram is no help in this, for he does not follow his own stated measurements.
Paul M. Bardunias
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