A peek inside the mind of homebuilding

shell-back · 24th May 2006, 23:07

journey into Home build mind

While some claim it’s a waste of time, money, effort and a loss of true bottom time. I can only say that its those who look at things differently and challenge what’s available or seek out a better or different way that you are diving a rebreather today. With that said this is a pictorial tribute to the homebuilder. With a bit of all American red-neck rebreather ingenuity emphasis.

We have all looked at some one else’s design or product and said
“I can do that”.

This is a example of what can happen in the early stages of homebuilders disease
Yes a simple pet carrier, But the creativity juices are flowing .

Borrowed parts and pieces designed for another use. You have scoured the isles of Home depot and spent countless hours in the plumbing department , only to be enlightened with new ideas and possibilities.

It continues to consume your thoughts and you now look at every thing in a different light and yet you have early stage symptoms that prevent you from fully opening your wallet and your mind to safety concerns.

More thought is needed !

Just as you reach a point that you know more thought is needed you will find yourself pushing away modern devices that are design to help you make life easier.

The homebuilders PDA

With a little food cooked up on your newly designed portable grill perhaps you will have a streak of creative genius and show the rest of the world who you are.

You have visions of other diver tools you can make and settle on a DPV that will get you to and from your favorite dive site enlisting volunteers to do the testing.

After a few trials and some saddening results you become the ultimate homebuilder and begin to take a shine on modifications of other available units.

While tinkering you find that your normal duties must not be neglected and you again become distracted.

Yes, everybody loves it and you are damn proud !

You know now what you don't know yet the voodoo science is still what dominates the basics of your design.

In the end you are a little poorer and a we bit famous thanks to the RBW. you should keep up the appearance when out among us and keep at it.

GET ER DONE!

SimonK · 24th May 2006, 23:18

Last words

"Hey y'all watch this!"

sven · 25th May 2006, 00:16

That is seriously funny shell-back, have a green

Thanks for giving us "normal"(?) people an insight into the creative mind. Am I glad that my wife does not read RBW ... I think she might take the house key away from me and lock me up inside the garage, so I can't screw up the interior of the house.

Especially liked the motorbike with the frame made from renewable materials, as well as the portable grill!

If you want to further develop this post, how about a Rebreather inside a vacuum cleaner housing??!! You know, the little ones on wheels? Haven't figured out how to connect both ends of the loop to it, but that's an insignificant detail.

Thanks a lot!

jdz · 25th May 2006, 01:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by sven)

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If you want to further develop this post, how about a Rebreather inside a vacuum cleaner housing??!! You know, the little ones on wheels? Haven't figured out how to connect both ends of the loop to it, but that's an insignificant detail.

Thanks a lot!

Vacuum cleaner, hmmm...

And I used the stainless steel can of the foam fire extinguisher, just the right size, cut off the top and bottom, weld a plate for the new top, no need to paint, and hey presto, lung compartment for the sidemount Rebreather... JOHN BOB!

***caveseeker7*** · 25th May 2006, 04:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by jdz)

JOHN BOB!

And may I say that name fits the spirit of this thread.

Funny pictures, I love them

Been using the 'pet carrier' the last two times I moved.

Simon, that's ya'll:

Quote:

In the South, ya'll is singular .... all ya'll is plural.

Below a homebuilder reflecting the true spirit of his craft.

***schford*** · 25th May 2006, 04:19

Fantastic that needs to go in our LIbrary

Mark Chase · 25th May 2006, 14:46

Funny Stefan, i had always pictured you slightly younger

ATB

Mark Chase

PS excelet post

denzel · 25th May 2006, 15:16

Younger yes, but other then that...

Skipbreather · 25th May 2006, 16:34

[quote=shell-back]

We have all looked at some one else’s design or product and said “I can do that”.........

Borrowed parts and pieces designed for another use.

GET ER DONE!

[quote]

A classic tome on the ingenuity of the free thinker! I especially like the part about looking at one object and seeing the opportunities for it to have a new life as something even MORE useful.

Sure hope nothin’ catches fire in the garage any time soon………

Skipbreather · 25th May 2006, 16:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by SimonK)

Last words

"Hey y'all watch this!"

Then there’s a Wisconsin version: “Hold my beer and WATCH THIS!”

Ken

24th May 2006, 23:07	#1 (permalink)
shell-back I do all my own stunts Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: middle of US Posts: 475	A peek inside the mind of homebuilding journey into Home build mind While some claim it’s a waste of time, money, effort and a loss of true bottom time. I can only say that its those who look at things differently and challenge what’s available or seek out a better or different way that you are diving a rebreather today. With that said this is a pictorial tribute to the homebuilder. With a bit of all American red-neck rebreather ingenuity emphasis. We have all looked at some one else’s design or product and said “I can do that”. This is a example of what can happen in the early stages of homebuilders disease Yes a simple pet carrier, But the creativity juices are flowing . Borrowed parts and pieces designed for another use. You have scoured the isles of Home depot and spent countless hours in the plumbing department , only to be enlightened with new ideas and possibilities. It continues to consume your thoughts and you now look at every thing in a different light and yet you have early stage symptoms that prevent you from fully opening your wallet and your mind to safety concerns. More thought is needed ! Just as you reach a point that you know more thought is needed you will find yourself pushing away modern devices that are design to help you make life easier. The homebuilders PDA With a little food cooked up on your newly designed portable grill perhaps you will have a streak of creative genius and show the rest of the world who you are. You have visions of other diver tools you can make and settle on a DPV that will get you to and from your favorite dive site enlisting volunteers to do the testing. After a few trials and some saddening results you become the ultimate homebuilder and begin to take a shine on modifications of other available units. While tinkering you find that your normal duties must not be neglected and you again become distracted. Yes, everybody loves it and you are damn proud ! You know now what you don't know yet the voodoo science is still what dominates the basics of your design. In the end you are a little poorer and a we bit famous thanks to the RBW. you should keep up the appearance when out among us and keep at it. GET ER DONE! __________________ The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge. ----Daniel Boorstin Billy Beal SDITDI IT #3507 RBW FIGJAM commitee member
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24th May 2006, 23:18	#2 (permalink)
SimonK Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cumbria UK Posts: 231	Re: A peek inside the mind of homebuilding Last words "Hey y'all watch this!"
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25th May 2006, 00:16	#3 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 551	Re: A peek inside the mind of homebuilding That is seriously funny shell-back, have a green Thanks for giving us "normal"(?) people an insight into the creative mind. Am I glad that my wife does not read RBW ... I think she might take the house key away from me and lock me up inside the garage, so I can't screw up the interior of the house. Especially liked the motorbike with the frame made from renewable materials, as well as the portable grill! If you want to further develop this post, how about a Rebreather inside a vacuum cleaner housing??!! You know, the little ones on wheels? Haven't figured out how to connect both ends of the loop to it, but that's an insignificant detail. Thanks a lot! __________________ Regards, Sven The Sydney Project website: http://www.sydneyproject.com My Blog: http://sven.rebreatherworld.com "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain
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25th May 2006, 04:19	#6 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: A peek inside the mind of homebuilding Fantastic that needs to go in our LIbrary __________________ 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 RBW is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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25th May 2006, 14:46	#7 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,858	Re: A peek inside the mind of homebuilding Funny Stefan, i had always pictured you slightly younger ATB Mark Chase PS excelet post __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote] Last edited by Mark Chase : 25th May 2006 at 17:49.
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25th May 2006, 15:16	#8 (permalink)
denzel Holiday diver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Perth! Posts: 358	Re: A peek inside the mind of homebuilding Younger yes, but other then that... __________________ My deepest so far, 558.50 mtr, my rig a LF90D...
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25th May 2006, 16:38	#10 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 584	Re: A peek inside the mind of homebuilding Quote: (Originally Posted by SimonK) Last words "Hey y'all watch this!" Then there’s a Wisconsin version: “Hold my beer and WATCH THIS!” Ken
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