11-16-2006, 04:00 PM
You're right Matt, I can't prove that wood was purpose grown for scutums.
All I can do is show that wood has been purpose grown for a few thousand years.
Wood workers select wood for certain properties.
The fact that ash and birch were used they way they were used is the proof that the maker knew to use those woods the way he used them. It was on purpose, not an accident.
If you purpose grow wood for ships timbers, for spear shafts, tool handles, construction, fencing, furniture, basketry, charcoal, food etc why not for scutums? But, did they? Dunno.
Is it likely? I think so.
How likely? Haven't a clue.
All I can do is show that wood has been purpose grown for a few thousand years.
Wood workers select wood for certain properties.
The fact that ash and birch were used they way they were used is the proof that the maker knew to use those woods the way he used them. It was on purpose, not an accident.
If you purpose grow wood for ships timbers, for spear shafts, tool handles, construction, fencing, furniture, basketry, charcoal, food etc why not for scutums? But, did they? Dunno.
Is it likely? I think so.
How likely? Haven't a clue.
Hibernicus
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA
You cannot dig ditches in a toga!
[url:194jujcw]http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org[/url]
A nationwide club with chapters across N America
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA
You cannot dig ditches in a toga!
[url:194jujcw]http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org[/url]
A nationwide club with chapters across N America
