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Andrew Wilson
Location: United States Joined: 02 Dec 2011
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 Posted: Fri 02 Dec, 2011 6:50 pm Post subject: Sheild Press |
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I have finished the bottom of my shield press to make the perfect curve, but now I am wondering if i have to really build the top part? I have dry tested it with some scrap plywood and I can get it to for perfectly, my solution is to use two ratchet straps.
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Mikko Kuusirati
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If it works, it works. Duh. 
Your setup should be just fine, considering I've seen people get perfectly good results with just three carefully placed logs. That said, a properly shaped top would ensure that the curvature stays exactly the desired shape, all the time, every time, without the risk of any undue warping. It's nice if you plan to use the press a lot, but not strictly necessary.
"And sin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. That's what sin is."
— Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum
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Sander Marechal
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Andrew Wilson
Location: United States Joined: 02 Dec 2011
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| Posted: Sun 11 Dec, 2011 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Oh man thank you for that link! Would have been nice at the start of my shield production, but a nice design by the way.
To become a master, practice many trades.
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This is a standard topic