ShakaZulu
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The top slots should be angled in such a way that the webbing follow the natural contour of the shoulders. The webbing always starts to wear on one side because of this.
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I'll send you an Auto-Cad file, B/P and STA
Alum BP are easy to make. $20 Canadian and no fancy tools. (Jigsaw and a Dremel)Hop Devil:Building a backplate in your garage is a waste of time in my opinon. Unless you have a laser cutter, 40 ton press and a bunch of other metal equipment just buy one.
If you're looking to make backpate to sell then you should design it or have someone design it. They all have their positive and negative quirks. I can't believe there is much profit margin with today's steel prices.