How to Make Armor with Ordinary Tools - Version 1 Greaves

[@andrewgill4180]

As soon as there is a full set of amour template I am buying it. These videos make me want to get building so much!

[@TheGoodCrusader]

Same

[@carlospittet8530]

Ther is still no chestplate, which is the hardest thing to design

[@klaad8]

@@jessereid8482 5 years later and now its time to rock and roll.

[@kurtpincombe8655]

Absolutely Brilliant, I'm a heavy metal fabricator.. Your tutourials are well recorded and simply explains and have inspired me to have a go at this myself... Thanks for your time and uploads and cannot wait for what ever you decide to create in the future.

[@DavidGuyton]

thanks very much Kurt! Glad you like the videos!

[@chees4283]

absolutely amazing. I would like to see DarkHero greaves

[@DavidGuyton]

+AnimeAngel ArtWork I plan on making those soon! Glad you like the video!

[@Retroweld]

Nice job David. You are a true artist my friend.

[@DavidGuyton]

+RetroWeld why than you Douglas!

[@johnsandoval1246]

+David Guyton make greaves to match the Iron Man gauntlets

[@Ekxilled]

+David Guyton cant wait to see a fullbodied armour made by you

[@MrBanjooo]

That looked fantastically simple, and awesome as a finished product. Kind of makes me wish I'd started with this instead of a spangenhelm. Anyway, It's been an interesting learning curve and slow progress at times, but thanks again for inspiring me.

[@bennysteinberg8010]

i would LOVE to see a chest plate to complete this set! also a kickass visored helm in version 1 brass design would really sell the whole theme!

[@jakemcintyre6162]

Wow, always amazed by your work Dave.

[@jmglewis6457]

The movement on the ankle is so smooth

[@DarkAngel24142]

This is some really great stuff David! I really enjoy watching all your videos and builds, and they do inspire me. However, being underage, I really don't feel like I can get all the things I need where I live, and I just don't have the guts. But keep on going with this great content, I love it!

[@Rozztech]

Dude like no lie, I'm going to start blacksmithing because you've blown my mind!

[@DavidGuyton]

+William Rossell awesome! Welcome to armoring!

[@TheGoodCrusader]

@@DavidGuyton I only make weapons so far, what on-the-go type of steel that would be good for armor?

[@DavidGuyton]

Depends on how "legit" you want the armor. I use 20 gauge mild steel most of the time, but that's because it's easier to cut and shape and keeps the hobby accessible to beginners. If you want "real" armor you will need to use 16ga and you would need to heat treat.I suggest staying away from stainless for any dished shapes (but since you likely have access to heat in your case, you can use it to dish/raise stainless if you want). If you're just looking to have some fun and see how it goes, I suggest grabbing a sheet of 20ga mild

[@TheGoodCrusader]

@@DavidGuyton I have access to a wide range of tools including a anvil, several types of torches, hammers and Sanders. I'd like to make something strong enough to deflect attacks.

[@DavidGuyton]

18 is better than 20. But if it's going to see any kind of battle, I would suggest 16ga.

[@sir_wesley86]

dude!!! you are amazing!!!! just wow! I'd love to see some pictures/video of someone wearing a full set of everything

[@ice111110]

These are very cool! I'd like to see a science fiction greave.

[@amhedbg01]

Thanks Dave, I was about to buy some of these already madre that cost about $300. I've made this my personal hobbie because of you,

[@DavidGuyton]

+Amhed Briseño That's awesome! And it's a lot more fun doing it yourself rather than paying someone else.

[@chota.cabras]

You are amazing man!!! I was looking how to make greaves for a long time. I find the ankle curves very difficult, but with this tutorial OMG I'll try it to make historical armors for HMB (historical medieval battle). c-ya!

[@honda24169]

Very cool..Would love to see more leg armor.

[@BlackKnight-th8ml]

Master you motivated me to make a medival leg armor without any gab

[@averagestranger]

I love your builds man, and I would LOVE to see the dark hero greaves. A friend and I practice swordmanship, and as armoring practice I made us each a pair of Dark Hero gauntles to spar in. A matching set of greaves would be great, too. Keep it up man!

[@DavidGuyton]

+AverageStranger I will definitely be doing a set of Dark Hero greaves. Make sure to post pics of your stuff on the Armor Templates Facebook page...I'd love to see!

[@henryrebane241]

wow cool design! It actually matches with version2 better because it has more round profile. I made mine from brass so it should look cool with that design. Well done David as always!

[@DavidGuyton]

+olen imelik yeah I thought the straight lines over such a large area would make it look too clunky so I opted to round them instead. But yeah, it could be made to fit the V2 gauntlet pretty easily

[@triggerhappysjw5343]

man, I could make a full set of Armour using your videos!!!

[@jedrzejoleksiak3789]

It would be great to see steel version 2, maybe with more historical, gapless knee. And maybe with back of graves or even sabbatons! :D

[@brajamflakez]

Very Nice! you are very talented, you should do the entire armour, once piece at a time, you are very talented David, i really enjoy watching your videos thanks!

[@kurbol]

Very cool! I would like to see the version 2 leg armor

[@jamessimmons5794]

amazing job and yet another example for me to try and remake I would love to see your version of a dark hero leg armor

[@levisanders7638]

just started working on my version 2 gauntlets. u should definitely get a template for version 2 gauntlet matching grieves

[@duddleymclean851]

keep doing what your doing...your videos really help me out

[@Lordofthepixel]

Wow, this is awesome! I'm definitely gonna be using these tutorials when making my own armor. And I'd love to see the Dark Hero greaves, since that's the gauntlet I'm most interested in making. Also maybe a more simplified pauldron in the Dark Hero style would be awesome too, since I'd love to have a full arm in that style. But yeah, these are awesome builds and I can't wait to see what you come up with in future!

[@DavidGuyton]

+Lordofthepixel will definitely be adding Dark Hero armor pieces to the set when I get the time!

[@Lordofthepixel]

Great, looking forward to it! :D

[@ItsJustaMeNow]

I kinda wince when you flexed the leg, I just imagine my toes being cut off by that segmented ankle bit.

[@alecitu8137]

wow! amazing!. Nice job, David. Greeting from Argentina!.

[@pierce9131]

nice video David could you make a tutorial on the full arm armor?

[@victorlofeudo5692]

Great clean work, man. It's amazing how you always got the articulations moving that smoothly. I always screw them up a little bit. Could you do more rings? In a near future?

[@DavidGuyton]

+Victor Lofeudo sure I can do that. Lemme think on it

[@victorlofeudo5692]

David Guyton Thank you man!

[@Kmaker]

great work

[@particle3257]

Have you, or would you ever consider doing a Tudor closed helmet? They are really awesome looking. love your work.

[@DavidGuyton]

+Particle Yeah maybe. I just did a helmet though (5 in one design actually) so I don't know when I'll get around to doing another one.

[@gerenukgaming1479]

I really want to make them for my larp but I'm broke and can't afford metal 😂 Nice video as always !

[@killsight]

Amazing work love this channel so much 😊

[@joewamsley8004]

Great greaves! Do you know the origin of that knee? I think it is pretty cool looking. I remember trying to make the part for the upper leg and I think I spent like 6 months forming, rounding and trying to articulate it with medieval style knee (the knee was more complicated and took way less time). The set you made looks so simple and easy. Great work again!

[@DavidGuyton]

Well the idea for the knee just came from my Version 1 gauntlet that this is meant to match. I thought an articulated knee would be a little more interesting to look at and build.

[@jamesshantie5758]

looks like the knee could use a little more articulation. Maybe go with a few more lames for that joint?

[@mahtoosacks]

I have been following your videos for some time. I like the design you put into them, and how you make most of your pieces by hand. The gauntlets are really nice, and the legs are no different. One concern I have is with the knee plate: is it possible to go completely to the ground? If I were to "take a knee", would the point hit the ground?

[@DavidGuyton]

+DJ Matusiak it will bend most of the way out of the way if you go all the way to the ground, but I would avoid doing so on a hard surface because the tip will hit. There's plenty of articulation so you certainly can bend down all the way, but as I said, the bottom of the knee plate will hit the ground and get scratched up.

[@Docjakel]

Lets get a Full set of armor blueprints going.

[@robinvanschie9675]

very nice job, I really want do such things like you.

[@paytong4818]

Work on MORE demon armor, since you have the demon gauntlet, as well as the skull helmet,'I think you could do quite a bit with it

[@robdnerd22]

Very awesome video! What would you do to create backs for the leg armor? making it look like a full suit.

[@DavidGuyton]

+Robert D you could certainly do that if you wanted to. You would just need to get the front half shaped, then using a piece of posterboard wrap around the rest of the leg, marking on the posterboard where it meets the front half. Then trace that ono metal and do some shaping, and add hinges.

[@syh2607]

Awesome work man!!!!

[@declanmcgavin1414]

This is just awesome really good work

[@awesomeashley9666]

These are awesome!!, but would you be able to make Iron Man Greaves!??

[@DavidGuyton]

I have thought about it. Would be cool...don't know if I will ever end up doing them though

[@ausieking]

can you do a set of armour to go with the spartan wraith helmet it just looks so bad ass i reckon it would look amazing with more matching armour

[@MartyBeardFace]

I love your videos, thanks! I have started making a gauntlet after buying the file directions from your site, but i wanted to ask... have you ever done chain mail? I tried it out before and would like to see it tied into your plate armor. Maybe a helmet or "light weight" chest piece? Making sheets of 1/4" chain looks cool but i can't really figure out how to integrate it. Thanks again, keep up the great work!

[@DavidGuyton]

+Marty Beard Face I like the look of maille but it looks so tedious to do I have never attempted it. If I can figure out a quick way to do it I might throw some in on one of my designs

[@MartyBeardFace]

Thanks for responding! One of these days i'll have to make a video on how i make the loops etc, but i agree... very time consuming and tedious.

[@jamesshantie5758]

+Marty Beard Face riveted maille is worse! flattening the rings then riveting them in the 4 in 1 style is very hard.

[@christiannilsson4357]

Awesome tutorial! Could you make version 1 pauldrons or chestplate?

[@DavidGuyton]

eventually I'll get around to completing entire sets

[@mstruvmgc07]

righteous bro! keep up the great work!

[@r2com641]

would it be practically harder if you did some heat treating to those bent/shaped pieces? what do you think?

[@PraimfayaFlowart]

Overall it is a great design, but in case of durability I see one particular flaw. I would probably use more leather-straps to connect the major plates and also two or three belt-straps for a better distribution of the weight.

[@DavidGuyton]

+Kreuzherz I added more straps in the template. I wasn't sure that I would need more until I built it and actually put it on

[@pierce9131]

make a tutorial on elbows and knees plz

[@MicaseHD]

How about Nazgul/ Ringwraiths gauntlet from Lord of the Rings???

[@Vanithoth]

What is the background music used in your videos? It sounds awesome.

[@DavidGuyton]

This one is called Calm Amid the Raging Waters. Available at www.armortemplates.com for 99 cents

[@Vanithoth]

Thx. I might buy it. :)

[@tonytonony880]

do you also have a leg armor that covers the back site of your leg? nice work! i look forward to make your ring thing :-)

[@DavidGuyton]

+pablo kencana nothing for the back of the leg, although my other greaves (the Version 2 ones) do cover the back of the calf.

[@tonytonony880]

ok,thanks for the answer :-)

[@MidnightSvshi]

Dude your videos are so awesome, would love to make one! Quick question. When complete what height person do these fit? I'm very short (5'4) so i'm wondering if i can use the templates as-is or if i'll have to adjust the size of them. And if so how much by aha.

[@DavidGuyton]

I am about 6ft tall, and these templates fit me pretty well. Would probably fit as-is for anything in the 5'10" to 6'2" range. I always suggest doing this in paper first though, as everyone is different and some adjustments should be made before committing to metal. It's not very hard to do that though

[@MidnightSvshi]

Thanks so much for the response, really helped. Definitely going to have to scale these down a LOT and experiment haha.

[@voidgames180]

nice can i see more armor videos in the next videos plz thank you

[@toddpappas1443]

By any chance would a rubber mallet be able to substitute for the leather hammer?

[@DavidGuyton]

it will work a little, but the rubber hammer is going to bounce a lot and not force the metal to bend as well as a rawhide hammer. Mostly I use a Ball Peen Hammer though

[@luckieluc5104]

good job David i really like them can you make more shoulder armor stuf i really like that

[@DavidGuyton]

+luc tetteroo if I can come up with another cool design sure

[@coltenlester9426]

can you do a template for couters and polyns? That would be great.

[@TheGoodCrusader]

Hay man I've been looking for a suit of plate armor from the 1500s and all I can find is made in India and it's around 700$ for one if the nicer ones. I figured since I have all kinds of tools I would just buy 200$ worth if metal plates and materials and make it my self. If you could pleas consider making some suits of armor templates you could charge more for as they would be more complicated then just a gauntlet or just greaves, as I under stand both Italian and German armors where considered the best, I have a chainmail suit of armor with the correct protective padding but I have seen the much more advanced suits of plate armor and it looks amazing.

[@DavidGuyton]

Eventually I will complete the sets I have, but doing a full suit and selling a single template just isn't lucrative for me. Not enough people are serious enough about doing a full suit for it to be worth my time and effort. Gauntlets sell well, which is why I have more gauntlet templates and the other stuff.

[@TheGoodCrusader]

@@DavidGuyton fair enough, having templates that link up to one another instead of selling some super complex thing makes sense.

[@therealdeadpen]

I'm not sure what the part is called, most armors I look up have a "skirt" piece on the bottom of the chest plate, but are you going to make something that would cover your waist area? On your Superhero armor you leave that area open and with this full set of armor your waste is still exposed. I was trying think of what would tie in this area so it would not look weird but I can not picture anything. Well I have one idea but He-man's grass skirt isn't really the armor one would wear with this...........I don't think.

[@DavidGuyton]

Yeah I don't really know what could go there and look good. I don't really have any plans for doing anything for that area (not sure of the name either).....but maybe one day

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

The tasset?

[@Nightwing9597]

There seem to be a few requests for version 2 Greaves. Do you intend to make them? (Maybe Iron man boots?)

[@MrHalloweenDIY]

that'd be sick

[@DavidGuyton]

+Chris Sanderson V2, probably yes...Iron Man...unlikely but not impossible

[@gurpyboisupreme966]

David, I think it would be a great idea if you started making kits!

[@DavidGuyton]

+Strawberry Gaming I've looked into it but so far it is too expensive to do and make it affordable enough for customers. I am still looking into it though.

[@gurpyboisupreme966]

I see. Well I bought your gauntlet v2 temp and whenever i get the money for some metal I plan on making a whole suit. Where do you buy your metals?

[@DavidGuyton]

Amazon, Ebay, Lowes. Anywhere I can find a decent deal.

[@gurpyboisupreme966]

What do the prices usually go for? and what size normally? btw thanks for answering my questions! I love armor its my favorites thing and I love making scalemail and chainmail (maille) but I felt like making plate would be easier.

[@DavidGuyton]

it all depends on the metal you choose and the thickness you choose. Prices are really all over the map. I suggest doing a search on Ebay or visitng a hardware store, looking at the sizes available (usually irregular sizes if you buy online because it's scrap) then cut out the template pieces and see if you can arrange them in the size area that the metal measures to. If the parts can fit inside the area, that metal sheet will work. I would expect to spend $20-$40 to do a build, and $60+ if it's all brass.

[@Alzahar_Negatheron]

dark hero greaves would be cool!!

[@OjaioFansub]

dammit, I really want to do some of your stuff, but haven't find time for it and the material are kinda expensive over here

[@Indiana_James]

another great vid. thanks

[@ryantaylor8072]

Where do you get the metal stuff from and you should do another giveaway

[@homemadedisaster1288]

We're do you get your metal. Amazing video defiantly subscribed

[@DavidGuyton]

+Homemadedisaster 12 in this case Amazon, but usually Ebay or Lowes

[@3adelmer3e]

cool skill , can you write a book for beginners on how to obtain and improve such skill ?

[@DavidGuyton]

+3adelmer3e I think with a hobby like this, video tutorials are a little better suited. I may do a book in the future though

[@Bejkomut]

Really nice!

[@lycanfighter626]

can you show us how to make and add spikes to our armor

[@DavidGuyton]

I would only know how to add the kind like they have for dog collars. And those just bolt on

[@lycanfighter626]

so you don't know if there is a way to rivet the spikes

[@IHaTeCookie05]

Nice larp armor

[@pierce9131]

could you make a video with a seperate knee

[@troypeacock2885]

could you make a set to go with the pauldron armor or maybe a gauntlet

[@eddiequinones6191]

Can you do a tutorial for call of duty black ops 3 armor?

[@andreicosmin6277]

Hello sir,can you send me a message,and can you tell me how much money i need to buy a full armor-Legs-arms-head-hands-and shoulders..from you...?? i want to now...Thank you,becuse you are so awsome,i try to do a single glove armor but not work....

[@generico366]

Say goodbye to your achilles heel.

[@radio_x_one5626]

For this project, is it possible to not add in the upper part of the leg and just have the shin and knee armour? will the armour be too loose in the knee area and fall over or no?

[@DavidGuyton]

Yes you can certainly do that. As far as the knee part bending over, you may run into a few instances where it does, but generally the design is weighted in such a way that it will stay upright. Your knee will also touch the back of that piece, and help to keep it in the upright position. But if you are worried about too much movement, you can always trace both parts out together so that they are a single piece when you cut them out.

[@rulastkdo]

You are a master

[@BTArnold100]

I'm going wreck shit at the next costume party...

[@aljazzuzek8818]

do more helmets

[@joshiditesservellonacles7819]

what if I wanted to make plating for my calves and the back of my thigh? what is your suggestion?

[@DavidGuyton]

+Joshidites servellonacles Check out my other tutorial for Version 2 greaves, or my Vambrace tutorial. I cover the back of the calf/forearm in those videos, and you can use the same method to cover the back of the leg with this design too.

[@Hathathorne]

can you do this with stainless steel? 14-16-18 gauge?

[@rodeanalfanteforcadela7645]

any plans for chain mail (correct my spelling if ever) and/or torso? :)

[@DavidGuyton]

+Rodean Alfante Forcadela (R A F) Yes on the torso (coming soon) probably a no on the chain mail

[@HostileDevelopments]

Would these kind of things be able to survive rounds from airsoft guns?

[@drummyt7166]

Haserd2 absolutely

[@christopherhiggins2711]

can you do the Iron man leggings next?

[@cowboytanaka384]

can you make the grieves cover the back of the thighs and calves on the dark hero greives?

[@DavidGuyton]

+Cowboy Tanaka yeah I was thinking that anyway

[@cowboytanaka384]

+David Guyton. Awesome! As always, I can't wait for your content.

[@kingpen]

What about the shoes with the toe-horn?

[@sirrabbitthered8496]

love this

[@TheGoldenODST]

plz do a dark hero version, plz lord David plz

[@melonmanmoop3255]

what if you were to make these out of aluminum instead of brass wouldn't it be easier to bend and easier to move in?

[@DavidGuyton]

+Jason Shaw neither metal would be easier to move in. Both are similar in strength under normal conditions. Aluminum can be strengthened greatly (like they do for car wheels), but as far as sheet metal goes, aluminum and brass are fairly close. Brass is a very stubborn metal, and does not like to hold the bends you make in it like steel does. Aluminum is a little easier to shape, but it becomes brittle if you work it with a hammer, which can cause cracking and splitting. I prefer steel, as it is easy to work and holds its shape well. The only reason I did this build in brass is because my most popular gauntlet was done in brass, and this matches that design.

[@melonmanmoop3255]

okay thanks because i might make this out of aluminum and thanks for the warning with the hammer!

[@melonmanmoop3255]

i think this will help anyone wanting to make it out of aluminum

[@HP_Love-Raft]

Great job on the leg armor ! Also just wondering, are you going to make a breastplate to match?

[@DavidGuyton]

+Heath Parduhn It depends on how popular these greaves are, but it's likely

[@sunstudios98]

Before I buy the template, is the template sized to your legs? If so, how tall are your legs? Also does that matter?

[@DavidGuyton]

It's made to fit anyone of "normal" height, something like 5 ft 8" to 6 ft 2". Anything outside of that would probably need to be altered a little.

[@RoderickGooden]

your work is awesome , do you feel the product. if so can you give me price for a trojan armor set complete.

[@mikak.7272]

Roderick Gooden As Far as I know he doesn't build armour for sale

[@chaselee7240]

how many sheets of metal is needed for two legs?

[@brayan13931]

Los planos los vende según talla de la persona quiero más informacion

[@voidgames180]

sorry i meant can i see more iron man armor videos

[@paweandonisgawralidisdobrz2522]

Maybe v2 with spike on knee.

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

that's kinda stupid

[@robertsavagelolz659]

siiiick!!

[@cadu1990]

How long did you take to build it? I really want to get started into armor making, but I have few free hours in the day

[@DavidGuyton]

+Carlos Eduardo total of maybe 8 hours, but I had to film the process too