DIY Viking Shield made from plywood and a dog bowl – built it for my son a few years ago

Built this Viking-style shield for my son using scrap wood, a jigsaw with a homemade compass arm, and a stainless dog bowl as the boss. Held together with wood glue and a hand-shaped wooden ring to mount the bowl – it's been through countless imaginary battles and still holds up after all these years. I'm currently working on an upgraded version with better materials and leatherwork, but thought I'd share this one first – since it's got the scars to prove it Happy to explain the build method if anyone’s curious. submitted by /u/BeautifulFun0 [link] [comments]

May 23, 2025 - 22:06
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DIY Viking Shield made from plywood and a dog bowl – built it for my son a few years ago
DIY Viking Shield made from plywood and a dog bowl – built it for my son a few years ago

Built this Viking-style shield for my son using scrap wood, a jigsaw with a homemade compass arm, and a stainless dog bowl as the boss.

Held together with wood glue and a hand-shaped wooden ring to mount the bowl – it's been through countless imaginary battles and still holds up after all these years.

I'm currently working on an upgraded version with better materials and leatherwork, but thought I'd share this one first – since it's got the scars to prove it

Happy to explain the build method if anyone’s curious.

submitted by /u/BeautifulFun0
[link] [comments]