I Got Bored Today So I made a new Back Plate...

[DrunkenParrot]

Drunken Parrot,

You might want to consider lowering the upper slots 2 inches or so. It'll allow more up and down adjustability of the tank, because the upper cam band won't be right at the curve at the top of the tank.

Just a thought before you start cutting.

Take care,
Mitch

I was thinking that or adding another set of slots, kinda like hammer head single tank adaptor. Here is a pic of what I am talking about, sorry the pic is crappy I was in a hurry Which one do you like better?

 

[Pullmyfinger]

Drunken Parrot,

That's an even better solution. You do very nice work, my man!

-Mitch

 

[DrunkenParrot]

This is what I think I will make. It is the best I could do on paint at home All edges will have radius and the cam band slots will have .125 Radius. I couldnt make them look good with Microsoft paint.....

 

[The Kraken]

DP,

Thought you may have gone an additional step and used a radius tool to chase the insides of the slots and outside of the edges.

Unless you put a nice, smooth radius on the top sides of the waist and shoulder slots you will see some fraying caused by the plate pushing down on the webbing caused by the diver standing and walking. The fraying is not so significant that it generates an immediate issue, but it will fray the webbing over time.

the K

 

[Elvistheking]

Pah BP's made of Ali, that's old news you want one of these: Brilliant New Product Launch - The Olympic Backplate

 

[Gilldiver]

I like to have the bottom bolt hole elongated to account for minor differences between band spacing from one set to another. This helps to reduce any risk of damage to the stainless threads and subsequent galling.

 

[DrunkenParrot]

I like to have the bottom bolt hole elongated to account for minor differences between band spacing from one set to another. This helps to reduce any risk of damage to the stainless threads and subsequent galling.

Great idea, Will include that in the next program, thanks for the help

 

[DrunkenParrot]

Pah BP's made of Ali, that's old news you want one of these: Brilliant New Product Launch - The Olympic Backplate

I tried to read that thread, you guys are on a whole different level of English over there.

 

[knowone]

Brilliant.

A plate just like most of the other plates
flawed, just like most of the other plates

Good job.

 

[DrunkenParrot]

Brilliant.

A plate just like most of the other plates
flawed, just like most of the other plates

Good job.

Thanks "Mate" :mooner:, I wasn't set out to change or update a design, just wanted to make one for myself. That is why I made the dimensions just a little larger to make it more comfortable.