12-22-2019, 02:51 PM
Basically I have used a hard wood former, make it to the size of the inner part of the plate with the excess metal material to the size you wish to bend over. As added strength to the former I would glue a mild steel plate to it to help with the sharpness to the finished guard plate. then also make another former to the same size so it can be used to clamp in a vice and sandwich the plate in between and help to stop the plate from deforming. Make a wood chisel and use a hammer, slowly start to bend the flange to the desired angle for the plate. take your time as you dont want to stretch the metal to much so it ripples. I am looking for a former I made to show but Just cannot put my hand on it 
but this is what I made useing the technique to make chapes and pugio scabbard frames,
Hope this is of help will post when I put my hands on former.
Regards Brennivs
but this is what I made useing the technique to make chapes and pugio scabbard frames,Hope this is of help will post when I put my hands on former.
Regards Brennivs
Woe Ye The Vanquished
Brennvs 390 BC
When you have all this why do you envy our mud huts
Caratacvs
Centvrio Princeps Brennivs COH I Dacorivm (Roma Antiqvia)
Brennvs 390 BC
When you have all this why do you envy our mud huts
Caratacvs
Centvrio Princeps Brennivs COH I Dacorivm (Roma Antiqvia)
