12-30-2005, 09:59 PM
John,
Given the dearth of evidence, I think you're free to experiment with what you think most likely. If, as you say, you lean towards thick cloth and fewer layers, make one that way. You could use linen of the weight of canvas I have without creating any problems for yourself in the manufacturing process and I think you might be able to use even heavier cloth. I glued my original linothorax, so the thickness and weight of the cloth gave me no sewing problems. If you're planning to sew the thing, consider what effect your choice of cloth will have! I've no doubt you'll be able to do it, but it could make the job more difficult and time-consuming.
Thanks for the clarification, Stefanos, it sounds like you were using what we call hessian - almost like sacking cloth.
I should have kept the lamb ribs I got cheap from Tesco - ideal stabbing material!
Given the dearth of evidence, I think you're free to experiment with what you think most likely. If, as you say, you lean towards thick cloth and fewer layers, make one that way. You could use linen of the weight of canvas I have without creating any problems for yourself in the manufacturing process and I think you might be able to use even heavier cloth. I glued my original linothorax, so the thickness and weight of the cloth gave me no sewing problems. If you're planning to sew the thing, consider what effect your choice of cloth will have! I've no doubt you'll be able to do it, but it could make the job more difficult and time-consuming.
Thanks for the clarification, Stefanos, it sounds like you were using what we call hessian - almost like sacking cloth.
I should have kept the lamb ribs I got cheap from Tesco - ideal stabbing material!
