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My new scutum and its cover
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See it at:<br>
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66.66.186.34/roman/scutum.html<br>
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On the scutum I used a rawhide edge. My attempt at doing an edge in brass was pretty bad. I have to thank Matt of Legio XXX for the shield pattern stencils.<br>
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The cover is made from goat skin. This is my first experience with using goat leather, it's softer than cow leather. Four hides was barely enough to do the complete cover. After oiling the cover went on fine using just the drawstring. An additional thong or belt does not appear to be necessary. On the corners I simply trimmed the leather back a bit. I tried stitching the drawstring all the way across the corners, but after wards the cover did not stay on the shield as well.<br>
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My next project is going to be a satchel. I'm reading the article on the reconstruction of the Bar Hill satchel (JRMES Vol. 2). I gather that it wasn't clear to the authors of that paper whether the Bar Hill satchel was made from either cow or goat leather. <p></p><i></i>
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My new scutum and its cover - by Anonymous - 12-08-2003, 02:31 AM
Re: My new scutum and its cover - by Anonymous - 12-08-2003, 01:56 PM
Loculus (satchel) - by Hibernicus - 12-08-2003, 05:03 PM
Re: Loculus (satchel) - by Crispvs - 12-08-2003, 11:16 PM
Re: Loculus (satchel) - by Anonymous - 12-09-2003, 01:12 AM
Re: Loculus (satchel) - by Crispvs - 12-09-2003, 01:52 AM
Re: Loculus (satchel) - by scythius - 12-09-2003, 05:23 AM
Re: Loculus (satchel) - by Anonymous - 12-09-2003, 03:07 PM
Re: Loculus (satchel) - by Crispvs - 12-16-2003, 01:50 AM
sheep vs goat - by Hibernicus - 12-16-2003, 04:44 PM

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