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

[DrunkenParrot]

Thanks for the cool thread and for sharing your work. Nice job.

No problem...its not done yet!!!

 

[Jimmer]

Very nice work. One of my previous jobs had a laser and an NC brake. I had a plate drawn up in Solidworks, which was nice, as I could draw it bent, and then press a button and get my flat pattern. Unfortunately, the company hit some tough times and I was laid off before I got a chance to make it. Now I'm working in a tool and die shop with all the CNC milling and turning I can throw a stick at, but me and our shop foreman haven't yet persuaded the boss to add a laser or waterjet to the mix.

 

[Pullmyfinger]

I've made a few backplates, but I've never had access to a water jet.
I have access to a brake, but I've had to chain drill my slots on some plates (never again), and I've been able to mill some, which is much better.

A water jet would be great to have.

I have some pictures in my photo albums, but they are not as clean as your jet cut plates.

Nice work, Man.

-Mitch

 

[openhelix]

Great work!! That's some cool stuff!

 

[DrunkenParrot]

Very nice work. One of my previous jobs had a laser and an NC brake. I had a plate drawn up in Solidworks, which was nice, as I could draw it bent, and then press a button and get my flat pattern. Unfortunately, the company hit some tough times and I was laid off before I got a chance to make it. Now I'm working in a tool and die shop with all the CNC milling and turning I can throw a stick at, but me and our shop foreman haven't yet persuaded the boss to add a laser or waterjet to the mix.

The laser and waterjet are great tools in any shop and are a whole lot of fun

I've made a few backplates, but I've never had access to a water jet.
I have access to a brake, but I've had to chain drill my slots on some plates (never again), and I've been able to mill some, which is much better.

A water jet would be great to have.

I have some pictures in my photo albums, but they are not as clean as your jet cut plates.

Nice work, Man.

-Mitch

You do nice work also!

Great work!! That's some cool stuff!

Thank you, it kinda makes work fun sometimes.

 

[DrunkenParrot]

**Ok here are some updated DXF files on the backplate. I added the elongated slot on the bottom mounting hole and also tank band slots in the plate for use with out a tank adaptor. Also angled the top shoulder straps 5 degrees for more comfort.

* Also I got another wild hair and designed a travel plate....tell me what you think

* Here are the files for each...

 

[wilderydude83]

Got to thinking...could you make a stainless plate and increase the weight to ten lbs or so? I could dive a ten lbs plate in the keys and not have any ditchable weight!

 

[fire_diver]

I've got a 10# SS plate I could sell you.

DP, that's a nice looking travel plate. I'm thinking you should start selling these. I've been wanting to add a travel plate to my arsenal.

 

[The Kraken]

DP,

Your "Travel Plate" . . .
. . . made one very similar. The customer loves it.

I think it came in at something like 3 lbs.

the K

 

[DrunkenParrot]

Got to thinking...could you make a stainless plate and increase the weight to ten lbs or so? I could dive a ten lbs plate in the keys and not have any ditchable weight!

You would have to be a big boy to have a plate that large.. ...Hammer Heads plate and single tank adapter comes in around 10lb 9 oz combined. Which is something you might look into, its called there cold water special.

I've got a 10# SS plate I could sell you.

DP, that's a nice looking travel plate. I'm thinking you should start selling these. I've been wanting to add a travel plate to my arsenal.

Hopefully I can get one cut to see if I like the design. Also find out the weight. I might start selling these if I can find the time, things are so crazy lately.

DP,

Your "Travel Plate" . . .
. . . made one very similar. The customer loves it.

I think it came in at something like 3 lbs.

the K

K,
How thick of material did you use on the travel plate? I cant decided on thickness yet. I do want to stay in the 3lb area. Thanks
DP.