Click here for the Scutum Press . In either case,the grain of the wood should be vertical, to avoid cracking. Once the glue is dry, trim the edges and corners to the desired shape. Round the handle off comfortably and sand smooth, or wrap with leather. Thicken the grip with a piece of wood and wrap with leather.
Horizontal braces can be bent to fit, or cut to match curve like handgrip.
The rivets securing the boss and their washers are visible, the two in the middle securing loops and rings for the carrying strap. We typically use leather on the front and fabric on the back. The fiber content of any fabric used is not vital, but the wood must be completely covered. Leather should be max. Glue coverings on with hide or wood glue.