how to make a bullet resistant shield!

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2 жыл бұрын

In this project video I cover the construction of two ballistic shields I made, modeled off the BZT-75. the goal was to make one level 3a(pistols) and one level 3 (m80, 5.56, 7.62x39) rated. Ballistic testing will be done over the weekend, so make sure to subscribe! They ended up being quite lightweight and cost effective, so I'm excited to see how they do. material list:
18 OZ Woven Roving fiberglass: www.tapplastics.com/product/f... I used 10 yards for both of the shields, if you were building one of your own you'll only need about 7 yards.
.25 in polycarbonate backer: freckleface.com/shopsite_sc/s... This place has the best prices for polycarbonate sheet around!
Resin used: Bondo fiberglass resin, from a hardware store: www.lowes.com/pd/Bondo-32-fl-...
Ceramic strike face: cornell Ivory from lowes: www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Select...

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@Techthisoutmeow 2 жыл бұрын

The ballistic tests are finished! check it out:

@jadenephrite 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. For those who are unfamiliar with the ☧ symbol on the shield, this is the monogram composed of the two Greek letters X superimposed with P. Its pronunciation is Chi-Rho. ☧ represented Roman Emperor Constantine and his army who defeated Maxentius and his army at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge on the Tiber River on October 28, 312. Thus ☧ is explained by the victorious Latin phrase "In hoc signo vinces".

@jeffhuntley2921 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the testing. Cool video!

@renjimalarky9185 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Consider covering the brittle tile face and edge of the shield with a thin layer of foam or 1/16" polycarbonate/hdpe. That way a simple melee strike from a baseball bat or just dropping it on the ground doesn't shatter the ceramics.

@gamecubekingdevon3 2 жыл бұрын

4:00

@evansaw293 2 жыл бұрын

Man hearing them American prices blow my mind. Stuff is soo cheap down there.

@TonyWright-tf5zy

Friction lock straps, that way you don't need custom sewing by Mrs. Tech.

@conniestagg9685 2 жыл бұрын

Those are so cool!!

@raam1666 2 жыл бұрын

love the cross and chi-rho!

@elwildo14 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@highmolecularweightRDX 2 жыл бұрын

Constantinian late Roman Legionary prepares his shield on the eve of the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, 312 A.D.

@partyzantzwycietegolasu5948 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@lotuselansteve Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. I bend Polycarbonate by simply clamping to the edge of my bench and applying heat to the bend line.

@Zane-It 2 жыл бұрын

how exciting Another video!!!!

@firefly6396 2 жыл бұрын

Are those wide corners on the shield awkward through doorways

@marcusjackson5837 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe polycarbonate in front of the fib glass since the fib glass breaks from sharp angle bends and the plastic would act as a contouring medium

@aarondavis5535 Жыл бұрын

thank yopu have an easer time bending plastic in the oven

@jonathanpawlowski3626 2 жыл бұрын

I like the shape. Maybe an attachment to be able to attach an extra on the bottom for either two singles or one full body idk.

@Muckihito Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, i love your ballistic fiberglas projects! Such an interesting material 👍

@darrellhampton5057 2 жыл бұрын

May want to consider getting a roll or two of phenolic coated kevlar. 2 layers will stop a 9mm hp, 4 layers a 9mm ball round. 10 layers will stop ANY conventional pistol round, save for the "cop killer" bullets of the 90's, or obviously any rifle cartridge from an AR/AK pistol.