Fighting Pages

Strengthening the Brim

Chapel de Fer Construction
IMG_0005.JPG
IMG_0005.JPG
We were extremely concenred with the brim of the Chapel de Fer.  We wanted it to be able to withstand the rigors of SCA combat plus we wanted it to not be damaging to SCA weapons.  Therefore we decided to weld a rod .250" round stock around the rim, and then curl the rim down around the stock..  We started by cutting the approximate length of stock and attaching it to the brim. IMG_0006.JPG
IMG_0006.JPG
IMG_0007.JPG
IMG_0007.JPG
Using the oxyacetylene torch we curved the stock around the brim. IMG_0008.JPG
IMG_0008.JPG
IMG_0009.JPG
IMG_0009.JPG
Me and mark bending. IMG_0010.JPG
IMG_0010.JPG
IMG_0011.JPG
IMG_0011.JPG
Almost completely around. IMG_0012.JPG
IMG_0012.JPG
IMG_0013.JPG
IMG_0013.JPG
Finishing up and snipping off the excess. The bar stock is now in the proper place.  We tack welded it on, and then proceeded to weld it on fully. IMG_0014.JPG
IMG_0014.JPG
IMG_0015.JPG
IMG_0015.JPG

Page:   1  2  3 4 5
[ Prev ]      [ Next ]