How to make a shield from old pallets (a medieval looking round shield)

Here's quick, fun project where I'll take you through the steps of making a medieval style shield from pallet wood. This will be a little different from my usual projects, if you're expecting a lot of forging this is NOT the video. Instead I'm going a different direction and building shield from (mostly) wood scraps to go with the battle axe we made last week.

Is this a viking shield? Medieval shield? Fantasy shield? You decide!

Tools include: angle grinder, belt sander, metal file, blow torch, spray paint, craftsman jigsaw and more. When we're done we'll have fully functional shield--may be a little light for actual medieval warfare, but it's definitely not a toy...er...maybe kind of toy. But still quite sturdy.

This is the type of build that might be useful for a Halloween costume party or maybe a short video project or just for fun in the backyard.

Follow along and make this shield, or just watch and enjoy the show. Either way, thanks for joining me and I hope you have a wonderful day. Cheers!

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youtu.be/eP1VriqjoXc

Forging a camp hatchet from 1/2 inch steel plate:
youtu.be/-uMau0gtxJ4

$2 Snake Catch Pole from PVC and Paracord:
youtu.be/1-eFTmMfTKw

Review: Harbor Freight Machete:
youtube.com/watch?v=nTtVXMNZS4s

My brother, GeographyCzar does a lot of videos on scientifically testing ammunition. Here's a link to his channel...
youtube.com/user/GeographyCzar


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