DIY Slates

[neonistic]

I use the back of "for sale" signs. They cut with scissors and are so cheap that if they break, I don't care. You can get all different sizes too.

 

[kevsil]

what about a pencil? any suggestions

 

[johnohuk]

I use Pilot CROQUIS refillable pencils.. twist the end to expose more lead... tie some bungy one the end to attach to slate... i think there was a thread here before..

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ad...2-special-pencil-write-slates-underwater.html

 

[driftwood]

The large overhead signs (about 18x36") you see in Home Depot and Lowes are easy to cut (score with a knife and snap it on a counter top) and work very well. A lot of times when a reset is ordered, the replaced signs are thrown away.

 

[Couv]

Break apart old floppy dics. I use a regular pencil on a bungee to write on them.

 

[captain]

Cut to the sizes you need.

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[iluvtheocean]

Break apart old floppy dics. I use a regular pencil on a bungee to write on them.

problem with that is finding floppies anymore... i can't remember the last time i used one..


instead of a regular pencil -- what about a "grease" pencil? if anybody remembers those

 

[WB2GLP]

I buy white styrene sheets like this from the local art supply shop. A few bucks each. Each sheet can be cut in half for 2 PADI size slates. I write with an acrylic pen for permanent writing before diving.

 

[darkmoon3d]

I use styrene sheets cut and drilled for bungee attachment. For pencil I recommend solid graphite pencils (non woodless kind). Wood pencils expand and contract with pressure and water temperature. Have pencils tethered with latex tube wrapped around non-pointed end and tied to bungee to sheet. Put a simple key ring on it and stainless steel clip on as well. For cleaning slate I use a Mr clean magic eraser.

 

[crab4life]

I've heard of people modifying floppy disks to be used as slates