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punal · 23rd June 2006, 10:04 PM

A few weeks ago I was badly in seach for a Moro taming shield for my collection, I could really careless if it was antique or recently made. I found two antique ones, problem, each would probably cost my entire Moro weapon collections, not a good idea. I had contacted a few local wood carvers but no one would dare to try, my mistake, there was one, but the shield would be carved out of burl wood? and according to him/carver it would weight at least 15 lbs. or more. I remembered a post from a forum member in P.I. regarding a custom made Barong sword, and I tought that if this guy can custom make a Barong, he may know someone or he may know also how to carve a taming shield

It was worth a try. . . . .here's the finished work after 3 weeks.

http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/R_nel/

Each instructions and details from the photos given was precisely copied, and not just that, each daily work on the shield was photo captured and transmitted to me via email every other day.

Two custom ordered Moro taming 30" (painted) and (26") natural.

Thanks "Morovinta" for a job well done

Arnel

23rd June 2006, 10:04 PM	#1
punal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 91	Moro Taming Shield A few weeks ago I was badly in seach for a Moro taming shield for my collection, I could really careless if it was antique or recently made. I found two antique ones, problem, each would probably cost my entire Moro weapon collections, not a good idea. I had contacted a few local wood carvers but no one would dare to try, my mistake, there was one, but the shield would be carved out of burl wood? and according to him/carver it would weight at least 15 lbs. or more. I remembered a post from a forum member in P.I. regarding a custom made Barong sword, and I tought that if this guy can custom make a Barong, he may know someone or he may know also how to carve a taming shield It was worth a try. . . . .here's the finished work after 3 weeks. http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/R_nel/ Each instructions and details from the photos given was precisely copied, and not just that, each daily work on the shield was photo captured and transmitted to me via email every other day. Two custom ordered Moro taming 30" (painted) and (26") natural. Thanks "Morovinta" for a job well done Arnel Last edited by punal; 23rd June 2006 at 10:27 PM.