Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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In this video i want to present you how i build a curved shield blank out of plywood. Using Woodglue, some clamps and some additional pieces of wood. Alternatively, spanning belts also can be used and help for a homogeneous result.

Timestamps:
00:30 Preparation of "makeshift" clamps out of angle brackets
01:10 Application of woodglue
01:33 Aligment of sheets and bending into shape
02:00 Clamping
02:57 Releasing the clamps
03:14 Finished curved shield blank

Material list:
2x Sheets of plywood 4x600x1200m
Woodglue
Clamps
Some pieces of wood
4 angle brackets
1-2 days time

References:
woodgears.ca/toys/curvy_board.html

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