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jmhardingjr · 19th May 2008, 14:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather)

I molded mine from PVC. Started w/ a 1" (IIRC) fitting and cut off the part I needed. I then cleaned up the bit in the lathe. The mold I made from a nice scrap of oak I had handy. I carefully cut/ filed/ sanded the shape I wanted. I then drilled two long holes for alignment pins (16 penny nails w/ heads cut off). Oak was then cut down the center & pins installed into one side. Round bit heated w/ heat gun till slightly squishy. Put into open mold then mold closed in vice. Cooled part bonded into PVC body w/ 3M ScotchWeld 2216. Mouth bite is Poseidon.

Ken

Beautiful work, Ken. Have some green.

Jay

19th May 2008, 14:31	#5 (permalink)
jmhardingjr Son of a Sailor Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: . . . this one particular harbor . . . Posts: 197	Re: For the machining gurus who've done a DSV... Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather) I molded mine from PVC. Started w/ a 1" (IIRC) fitting and cut off the part I needed. I then cleaned up the bit in the lathe. The mold I made from a nice scrap of oak I had handy. I carefully cut/ filed/ sanded the shape I wanted. I then drilled two long holes for alignment pins (16 penny nails w/ heads cut off). Oak was then cut down the center & pins installed into one side. Round bit heated w/ heat gun till slightly squishy. Put into open mold then mold closed in vice. Cooled part bonded into PVC body w/ 3M ScotchWeld 2216. Mouth bite is Poseidon. Ken Beautiful work, Ken. Have some green. Jay __________________ ". . . the sea's in my veins, my tradition remains, I'm just glad I don't live in a trailer . . ."
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