Creating a device shield for the Crown Tourney heraldry trees - Revision history

Kragore: /* Materials needed */

Kragore — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:17:42 GMT

Materials needed

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	==Materials needed==		==Materials needed==
-	*two 3" metal binder rings	+	*two 2" metal binder rings (I usually has extra at the event if you can't find any. Or use loops of leather. Or a bit of chain. You get the picture.)
	*a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11"		*a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11"
	*wood stain (optional)		*wood stain (optional)

Kragore: /* Directions */ - minor copy correction - 5" to .5"

Kragore — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:44:43 GMT

Directions: - minor copy correction - 5" to .5"

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	==Directions==		==Directions==
	#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]		#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]
-	#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough for the metal binder rings.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png‎]]	+	#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, .5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough for the metal binder rings.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png‎]]
	#At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color, stained or painted.		#At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color, stained or painted.
	#After the stain or paint is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.		#After the stain or paint is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.
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	Photo by Jason Taylor		Photo by Jason Taylor
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	==More Information==		==More Information==
	* [[Creating a shield tree]]		* [[Creating a shield tree]]

Kragore at 18:31, 17 May 2011

Kragore — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:31:43 GMT

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	#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach the metal binder rings through the holes.		#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach the metal binder rings through the holes.
	#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!		#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!
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	[[Image:List_tree_shot.jpg‎]]		[[Image:List_tree_shot.jpg‎]]
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		+	Photo by Jason Taylor
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	==More Information==		==More Information==
	* [[Creating a shield tree]]		* [[Creating a shield tree]]
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	[[Category:Articles]]		[[Category:Articles]]

Kragore: added sample image

Kragore — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:30:31 GMT

added sample image

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	#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!		#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!

-	[[Image:~~ShieldTreeBlank~~.~~png‎~~]]	+	[[Image:List_tree_shot.jpg‎]]

	==More Information==		==More Information==

Kragore at 18:28, 17 May 2011

Kragore — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:28:47 GMT

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	#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach the metal binder rings through the holes.		#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach the metal binder rings through the holes.
	#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!		#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!
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		+	[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]

	==More Information==		==More Information==

Wolffauer at 16:42, 28 March 2011

Wolffauer — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:42:00 GMT

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-	=Materials needed=	+	==Materials needed==
	*two 3" metal binder rings		*two 3" metal binder rings
	*a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11"		*a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11"
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	*clear topcoat spray (optional but recommended)		*clear topcoat spray (optional but recommended)

-	=Tools needed=	+	==Tools needed==
	*jigsaw or coping saw (something you can cut a curve in the plywood with)		*jigsaw or coping saw (something you can cut a curve in the plywood with)
	*drill with a 1/4" bit		*drill with a 1/4" bit
	*paintbrush		*paintbrush

-	=Directions=	+	==Directions==
	#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]		#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]
	#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough for the metal binder rings.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png‎]]		#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough for the metal binder rings.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png‎]]
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	#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!		#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!

		+	==More Information==
		+	* [[Creating a shield tree]]

	[[Category:Articles]]		[[Category:Articles]]

Wolffauer at 22:02, 16 January 2011

Wolffauer — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:02:23 GMT

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	#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach the metal binder rings through the holes.		#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach the metal binder rings through the holes.
	#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!		#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!
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		+	[[Category:Articles]]

Kragore: Minor text edits

Kragore — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:04:18 GMT

Minor text edits

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	=Directions=		=Directions=
	#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]		#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]
-	#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough for the metal binder rings.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png‎]]	+	#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough for the metal binder rings.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png‎]]
-	#At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color, stained or painted..	+	#At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color, stained or painted.
	#After the stain or paint is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.		#After the stain or paint is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.
-	#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and attach the metal binder ~~clips~~ through the holes.	+	#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach the metal binder rings through the holes.
-	#In this case, there is a ~~Rule~~ #6 - Have fun with it!	+	#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!

Kragore: Edited/Added directions. Should be good to link now!

Kragore — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:01:31 GMT

Edited/Added directions. Should be good to link now!

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	=Directions=		=Directions=
	#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]		#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]
-	#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png‎]]	+	#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough for the metal binder rings.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png‎]]
-	#At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color or stained ~~a darker wood color~~.	+	#At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color, stained or painted..
-	#After the stain is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.	+	#After the stain or paint is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.
	#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and attach the metal binder clips through the holes.		#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and attach the metal binder clips through the holes.
		+	#In this case, there is a Rule #6 - Have fun with it!

Wolffauer: /* Directions */

Wolffauer — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:23:35 GMT

Directions

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	=Directions=		=Directions=
-	#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.	+	#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png‎]]
-	#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge.	+	#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png‎]]
	#At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color or stained a darker wood color.		#At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color or stained a darker wood color.
	#After the stain is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.		#After the stain is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.
	#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and attach the metal binder clips through the holes.		#Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and attach the metal binder clips through the holes.