Wyatt Lavallee Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I'm working on the design for some light weight high mobility plate armor and need a light metal that is still quite sturdy? Being that I am new smithing I need some help on choosing my materials. It's not necessary to stop bullets, my life isn't that messed up, but it would be nice if it could stop most melee attacks without bending or breaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 What kind of protection are you looking for? I'd imagine that could make a world of difference in what alloy and thickness you might want/need to use. I don't know much about armor but there are some here who can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Melee attacks with WHAT? Strongly suggest you take this over to armourarchive.org where they specialize in armour and can discus hardened 1050 vs T6 Al vs Ti vs Barrel Plastic or Kydex., vs .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Lavallee Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 We generally use bowstaffs, sometimes swords, occasionally a mace. We try to avoid lethal weapons but they still hurt like xxxx so I'm looking into making armor for us. Hence why I'm here. And no the swords aren't sharp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genesaika Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 With blunted weapons I would think that the most important part isn't the shell, but the padding underneath. So I'd probably go for an aluminum scale mail, or chainmail even, with an inch or better of padding. Another consideration for me would be the cost and availability of materials. Old road signs would be my go to material since I know where to get a stack of them for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Try slipping pool noodles over closet rods and wrapping in duct tape. We used pipe insulation. Foot ball pads and helmets are a start (and show up at Good will often) , if one really wants to make something their is an indestructible on Chinese scale. It could be duplicated in cut up plastic drum for cheep. Shields from 1/2 ply are pretty close to weight for real ones, two layers of 1/4 laminated if you want a curved one like the Romans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 All of those are lethal weapons unless padded, all of those could be withstood by barrel plastic armour with appropriate padding. T6 Al would be another choice. The fancier heat treated steel or titanium are probably not needed where you are at now. Please see armourarchive.org !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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