Kydex Center Boss

md4127 · Post by **md4127** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:49 am

I'am looking for a pattern for a kydex center boss that can be quickly made. anyone have any suggestions besides make you own. (tried it and failed horribly) Thanks

md4127 · Post by **md4127** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:36 am

willing to trade locally a war hammer

Hrolfr · Post by **Hrolfr** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:23 am

Why plastic and not metal?
Metal ones look better, and are simpler to obtain, either by making one or buying one.

owen matthew · Post by **owen matthew** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 11:55 am

Valkyrie forge makes plastic ones that are just as easy to obtain as any metal one, and when painted look just as good.

Jestyr · Post by **Jestyr** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 12:11 pm

owen matthew wrote:Valkyrie forge makes plastic ones that are just as easy to obtain as any metal one, and when painted look just as good.

They are durable, light, protective and easy to obtain. The "matching" handle is a super nice feature.

But they do not look as good. Not even close. They look like plastic; just like the Baldar cup hilts.

owen matthew · Post by **owen matthew** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 12:32 pm

INHO, when painted, they are as nice or nicer than spun bosses. But it really is a matter of opinion, and not fact.

losthelm · Post by **losthelm** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 12:40 pm

Well I think a simple one could be made from a 12" 3/16 circle of kydex heated then pressed around an appropriate bowl.
Check the temp when thermal forming plastics.

Swamp Stick · Post by **Swamp Stick** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:38 pm

You can find the shield boss and handle from Valkyrie Forge here: http://houseasgard.com/BaldarBlunts/#shield

$25 for the boss, and $10 for the handle

The handle is nice because the plastic it is made of can be shaped on a grinder. It is also designed so the weight of the shield balances further back on your hand. This lessens the tendency for the shield to pull your wrist down and you get less fatigue.

No sense in reinventing the wheel

That said, if you want to try it, I agree that you will need a mold. In fact I would suggest a two piece mold, inside and outside. Otherwise you may not be able to control bunching/folding. I'm not sure how much you will thin the material if you stretch it out that far.

Bjorn

md4127 · Post by **md4127** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:50 pm

thanks for all the replies. I want a kydex shield boss because it is light weight and i work with kydex. Shield bosses have been one of the things that has eluded me in the past and i need to face up to them. Again thanks and i will be sure to check out the website with the plastic ones.

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