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Author Topic: 14th century greathelm and breastplate bobafan New Member Member # 2015 posted 07-30-2007 08:13 PM                For a school project, I plan to create a 14th century greathelm and breastplate. I have at my disposal a professional blacksmith and his shop. My reaserch has been unable to answer these questions. I was wanting to know what type of steel and gauge would be most accurate. I also would like to know how sizing can be done for the templates. Thank you for your help. [ 08-01-2007: Message edited by: bobafan ] -------------------- Johnny English: My God, what have they done to you? Elderly Man: They've taken some of my blood. Johnny English: The bastards. Registered: Jul 2007  |  IP: Logged Woodcrafter Member Member # 197 posted 08-01-2007 03:17 PM                   for sizing, try using the thin 'shirt' cardboard or poster boards material as a pattern. then you can adjust to fit your head. for accurate metal thickness, well depends on use and century but 18 gauge would not be too far off. It would help to have a rolling machine as most sheet metal work can be done cold. -------------------- Woodcrafter 14th c. Woodworking Registered: Jul 2001  |  IP: Logged

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