DT Box knock-offs on E-bay

edster · 26th October 2005, 15:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

It might be worth trying modified Cam bands rather than the simplt bands from the stock inspo...

What you do is curve the metal D of th cam band to more closely follow the curve of the cylinder. Snoopy loops round the cylinders will probably help too and stop any scratching going on

Thats the general idea, hence the rubberising, etc. Can you get cam bands that are bendable to do that? Hopefully there'll be something at the diveshow... I need to find something to make up some snoopy loops from, but they are on the agenda as well.

cheers

Ed

***Beanie*** · 26th October 2005, 15:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

Thats the general idea, hence the rubberising, etc. Can you get cam bands that are bendable to do that? Hopefully there'll be something at the diveshow... I need to find something to make up some snoopy loops from, but they are on the agenda as well.

cheers

Ed

well yeah in a vice

Mine are the AP ones just bent the metal 'D' loop to curve

PCDiver · 4th November 2005, 15:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

My "box" is being anodized. I'll post a pick by the end of this week.

Here are the pics.

PCDiver · 4th November 2005, 15:07

And some more.

PCDiver · 4th November 2005, 15:11

The canister is made from 2 mm aluminium. It was anodized by Green Force in Belgium (the guys from the green diving lights). The canister weighs 2.5 kg. The tanks are attached with metalsub brackets.

I used the Mark Meadows low profile backplate (www.golemgear.com) and a 55 pound wing and harness from EXD (www.dtuag.de).

decoweenie · 4th November 2005, 15:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

The canister weighs 2.5 kg.

I am surprised to hear that it weighs only 2.5kg, good job!

We briefly contemplating about similar shape and material, but went with a different design to keep the weight really low, and be able to keep a few cool features open.

5 prototypes are being assembed at the moment, should have some pictures to post early next week. Then our "Chief Crash Test Dummy" (not me) will test it out...

then production time just in time for everyone to get one and fly to Winter warmwater getaways...

PCDiver · 4th November 2005, 15:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I am surprised to hear that it weighs only 2.5kg, good job!

We briefly contemplating about similar shape and material, but went with a different design to keep the weight really low, and be able to keep a few cool features open.

5 prototypes are being assembed at the moment, should have some pictures to post early next week. Then our "Chief Crash Test Dummy" (not me) will test it out...

then production time just in time for everyone to get one and fly to Winter warmwater getaways...

Looking forward to seeing your design. Any idea about the price?

***Beanie*** · 4th November 2005, 15:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

Looking forward to seeing your design. Any idea about the price?

me too especially if you can beat 4kgs of the black and yellow case (I still can't beleive thats what it weighs

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***schford*** · 4th November 2005, 15:38

love it :-) now how about those photos in the gallery and a nice article.

give me 30 seconds and you will have a sub section in the gallery for your box.

Stuart

***schford*** · 4th November 2005, 15:40

New Section created for you! You can see it at the top of that page.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/galle...images.php?c=3

26th October 2005, 15:39	#31 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 149	Re: You've seen the photos, heres the spiel Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) It might be worth trying modified Cam bands rather than the simplt bands from the stock inspo... What you do is curve the metal D of th cam band to more closely follow the curve of the cylinder. Snoopy loops round the cylinders will probably help too and stop any scratching going on Thats the general idea, hence the rubberising, etc. Can you get cam bands that are bendable to do that? Hopefully there'll be something at the diveshow... I need to find something to make up some snoopy loops from, but they are on the agenda as well. cheers Ed __________________
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26th October 2005, 15:46	#32 (permalink)
*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,205	Re: You've seen the photos, heres the spiel Quote: (Originally Posted by edster) Thats the general idea, hence the rubberising, etc. Can you get cam bands that are bendable to do that? Hopefully there'll be something at the diveshow... I need to find something to make up some snoopy loops from, but they are on the agenda as well. cheers Ed well yeah in a vice Mine are the AP ones just bent the metal 'D' loop to curve __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 934	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay The canister is made from 2 mm aluminium. It was anodized by Green Force in Belgium (the guys from the green diving lights). The canister weighs 2.5 kg. The tanks are attached with metalsub brackets. I used the Mark Meadows low profile backplate (www.golemgear.com) and a 55 pound wing and harness from EXD (www.dtuag.de). Last edited by PCDiver : 4th November 2005 at 15:14.
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) The canister weighs 2.5 kg. I am surprised to hear that it weighs only 2.5kg, good job! We briefly contemplating about similar shape and material, but went with a different design to keep the weight really low, and be able to keep a few cool features open. 5 prototypes are being assembed at the moment, should have some pictures to post early next week. Then our "Chief Crash Test Dummy" (not me) will test it out... then production time just in time for everyone to get one and fly to Winter warmwater getaways... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 934	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I am surprised to hear that it weighs only 2.5kg, good job! We briefly contemplating about similar shape and material, but went with a different design to keep the weight really low, and be able to keep a few cool features open. 5 prototypes are being assembed at the moment, should have some pictures to post early next week. Then our "Chief Crash Test Dummy" (not me) will test it out... then production time just in time for everyone to get one and fly to Winter warmwater getaways... Looking forward to seeing your design. Any idea about the price?
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*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,205	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) Looking forward to seeing your design. Any idea about the price? me too especially if you can beat 4kgs of the black and yellow case (I still can't beleive thats what it weighs) __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,671	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay love it :-) now how about those photos in the gallery and a nice article. give me 30 seconds and you will have a sub section in the gallery for your box. Stuart __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,671	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay New Section created for you! You can see it at the top of that page. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/galle...images.php?c=3 __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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