How to Build a Viking Shield | Woodcraft 101

Who wouldn't want to build a Viking Shield? I really enjoyed this project and had a great time learning about Viking Shields, Viking Armament, and Norse history. It was interesting to learn that softwoods were often used and that the thickness was usually around 1/2 inch (13mm). My shield was 31" in diameter and weighed 9.7LBS
Materials Used:
Shield: 1/2 pine
Handle: 2x4 pine
Linen: white bed sheet
Edging: Rawhide & Rawhide lacing
Shield Boss (center): 10"d 18g mild steel
Stakes: 1/4x1/4 mild steel