DIY APOCALYPSE GREAVES!! (shin armor)

5 years ago
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This is the first part of a BIG build series. APOCALYPSE ARMOR! Like for fighting zombies....... or scaring your neighbors dog. We are starting with SHIN ARMOR. Which are apparently called 'greaves' by smart people.

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Chapters:
0:00 Zombies are INEVITABLE
2:51 The EPIC Plan
4:03 Getting Materials: SURPLUS STORE
5:05 Dirt Cheap
5:59 Harbor Freight
7:38 Home Depot
8:48 Walmart
10:25 Underarmor Base Layer
11:42 Prepping the Boots
11:58 Designing the Shin Armor
12:34 How to Weather Street Signs
13:02 Knee Pads
13:42 Measuring and Cutting
14:37 Bending into Shape
15:14 Straps & Padding
15:58 Making it LOOK COOL
16:45 Welding the Left Shin Guard
17:56 Left Knee Pad
19:02 Finishing Up with Foam
19:51 GLORIOUS
20:25 Mistakes and Conclusion

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