Wood Body Armor Plates?

[reddog81]

By the way, this is still in early testing which means computer sims prior to the ultimate field testing. That means it is not currently available for practical use. Maybe I should link a definition of how the scientific method works, I just assumed most everyone already knew that.

The article first came out 6 years ago. How long does the scientific method take?

 

[Chuck R.]

I don't know about wood, but it's got to work better than the life preserver ballistic vest, and easier to conceal, although probably a little heavier.

 

[kje54]

The article first came out 6 years ago. How long does the scientific method take?

Depending on what is being studied/produced it can take decades.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

That is interesting, however I’m much more interested in what a “simulated” bullet is for some reason .

By the way, this is still in early testing which means computer sims prior to the ultimate field testing.

The article first came out 6 years ago. How long does the scientific method take?

Exactly, this isn't a new article. This has been going on for years since the first announcement. How long does the scientific method take? In modern day, that is often a funding issue. Historically, some developments took decades to get right.

I do like how so many have assumed it was a computer simulated bullet.

Here is some of the simulated bullet testing, from 6 years ago...



Here is a guy who tried to make his own densified wood and did actual ballistic testing...


My guess is that wood armor isn't in our future anytime soon.

 

[kidneyboy]

The article first came out 6 years ago. How long does the scientific method take?

Till the grants run out.......

 

[Jim Watson]

Here is some of the simulated bullet testing, from 6 years ago...

Kind of reminds me of some of the Mythbuster stuff with large bore air guns in lieu of firearms.

 

[kje54]

Exactly, this isn't a new article. This has been going on for years since the first announcement. How long does the scientific method take? In modern day, that is often a funding issue. Historically, some developments took decades to get right.

I do like how so many have assumed it was a computer simulated bullet.

Here is some of the simulated bullet testing, from 6 years ago...



Here is a guy who tried to make his own densified wood and did actual ballistic testing...


My guess is that wood armor isn't in our future anytime soon.

Yup, I made the computer generated assumption. Obviously to my chagrin I was narrowly focused in my assessment.

 

[Meeks36]

I wooden try it. Not when better materials are out here.

 

[entropy]

Your pun board me.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Yup, I made the computer generated assumption.

Both funny and appropriate!

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Your pun board me.

You aren't into sharpshootery boards?

 

[Mk-211]

So in this case, the bark is worse than the bite?

 

[tmd16556]

I’ve been too busy to see this thread earlier this week, but I’m glad I did log on for this part.

 

[Bcwitt]

I've only used densified wood for heating. I cannot imagine this would make a good armor.

 

[.308 Norma]

It seems the opinions on wood body armor plates are rather splintered.

 

[Jim Watson]

Mythbusters did a bit on paper armor.

 

[Mk-211]

Sounds like pulp fiction...

 

[d2wing]

I know a guy that invented lightweight body armor that is being sold to government agencies and over seas. I have talked to him about it but he won't tell me what it is made of. I suspect it may be similar to this only not made by a kid at home. I did see another video of a bulletproof vest that was made of plywood and fiberglass.

 

[AK Hunter]

Or simply computer generated.

That's what I was thinking when I read this line. In other words it worked in the computer simulation. I have heard a lot of those explanations when talking to engineers & I as a tool and die maker have show them pictures that it doesn't work. LOL

 

[kje54]

That's what I was thinking when I read this line. In other words it worked in the computer simulation. I have heard a lot of those explanations when talking to engineers & I as a tool and die maker have show them pictures that it doesn't work. LOL

As others pointed out there are other non computer generated simulations so it's just a guess on all of our parts as to what form of simulation was used.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

As others pointed out there are other non computer generated simulations so it's just a guess on all of our parts as to what form of simulation was used.

LOL, I posted their video of the simulated testing.

 

[kje54]

LOL, I posted their video of the simulated used.

You did? I didn't watch the video. Oops.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Early Apaches wore leather armor. I found out that it was the hump portion of the buffalo hide that was stretched, greased and held over a fire to harden it. They discarded armor as they moved to the SW but still used buffalo hide shields (deflect arrows and low veolocity bullets). Read about the latter in Henry Lehmann's book.

I don't want to be the guy to test out leather armor.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

The article first came out 6 years ago. How long does the scientific method take?

How long does the grant last...?

OOPs- Shoulda scrolled down further, kidneyboy made the same point. Sorry...

 

[d2wing]

Early Apaches wore leather armor. I found out that it was the hump portion of the buffalo hide that was stretched, greased and held over a fire to harden it. They discarded armor as they moved to the SW but still used buffalo hide shields (deflect arrows and low veolocity bullets). Read about the latter in Henry Lehmann's book.

I don't want to be the guy to test out leather armor.

Yes, I read about that in a book about Texas Rangers and the early days in Texas. Lots of information about Indian raids and warfare. They were very effective against arrows. I don't recall how they stood up to any black powder loads. I think they were able to deflect light loads at a distance.