SCVTVM

TOTVM: $209.94 (excludes tools)

References:
Legio XX Scutum
Legio IX Scutum

Tools:
C-Clamps x6: $14.58
Tin snips: gratis
Paint brush: $0.68
Lashings x4: $15.13
Ball-peen hammer: $10.00

Supplies:
1/8" Luan Plywood, 48"x96": $16.18
Wood Glue: $13.35
Screen Molding, 158" (13' 2"): gratis
Paint: $47.71-$5.00+$0.37 = $43.08
Linen: $5.68
Canvas: $4.31
Boss: $40.00
Rivets and washers: $87.34

Construction:
Cut the plywood in half, for 2 48"x48" pieces. - 4/18/05
Pencil outline (41"x35") w/ center hole. - 5/7/05
Put the bottom sheet flat on the ground and apply the glue. - 5/8/05
Put the second sheet, stencil side up, on top. - 5/8/05
Fasten to water-heater with lashing. - 5/8/05
Put 1x4 scraps over the edges and clamp down with C-clamps - 5/8/05
Let dry overnight. - 5/8/05
Cut out the shield from outline. - 5/14/05
Soak and curve molding for back-bracing. - 5/14/05
Cut out handgrip from excess plywood. - 5/16/05
Attach molding and handgrip. - 5/16/05
Glue canvas onto outside of shield. - 5/18/05
Glue linen to inside of the shield. - 5/23/05
Paint it red. - 5/28/05
Attach boss with rivets. - 7/2/05
Cut brass shim. - 7/3/05
Attach shim with rivets.
Apply Stencils and paint.


Notes:
Boss was purchased from Dave Atkers at Gunther3698 (at) aol.com (excellent work!)
Rivets, washers, ball-peen hammer are from McMaster-Carr.
Paint is Old-Fashioned Milk Paint.