Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution

decoweenie · 7th December 2005, 19:01

Dave T
Paul B
Joe Radomski
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Mark Chase
Nick Manfield
Rob Price
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PeteS
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2 frames still available!

Those in BOLD are confirmed that payments have been received/arranged.
If you have made payment and not in BOLD, then please let me know.
If you have not arrange for payment, please do so before Friday so there won't be delay in shipping your frames.
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Dave Faye · 7th December 2005, 22:29

Is the rig going to say "decoweenie" on the sides?

decoweenie · 8th December 2005, 06:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Faye)

Is the rig going to say "decoweenie" on the sides?

I don't think we ever mentioned that it did. May I ask why ?

But to answer your question, no, there are no labels anywhere on the frame.

***Beanie*** · 8th December 2005, 09:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I don't think we ever mentioned that it did. May I ask why ?

But to answer your question, no, there are no labels anywhere on the frame.

Shouldn't you just point out it doesn't really have sides

There is a nice area to paint on the back though

decoweenie · 9th December 2005, 20:25

Some pictures of a modified production model.

It is modified because of the punched holes on the lid, the standard version doesn't have the holes.

We don't want to offer the holes as optional feature since it takes too long to punch the holes thus drive the manufacturing cost which will reflect on the selling price.

The standard production rate is an average of 2 frames per day since it is not the primary business for the shop.

So if anyone of the paid group has a trip coming up soon, please inform PM me so I could move you up the shipping list!

Explorer · 9th December 2005, 20:33

Very well done.

Good job.

UKSteve · 10th December 2005, 09:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Some pictures of a modified production model.

It is modified because of the punched holes on the lid, the standard version doesn't have the holes.

We don't want to offer the holes as optional feature since it takes too long to punch the holes thus drive the manufacturing cost which will reflect on the selling price.

Phi,

Couple of questions:

1. How much weight was shaved off by punching all the holes?
2. Is there a possibility of air getting trapped in the shell at normal diving attitudes ...and if so is it worth punching a few strategically placed holes (or is that why the top is sloped!?)
3. How did you punch the holes - so that those of us who fancy it could locate a machine shop etc who could do it for us!!)

Regards

Steve

decoweenie · 10th December 2005, 09:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve)

1. How much weight was shaved off by punching all the holes?
2. Is there a possibility of air getting trapped in the shell at normal diving attitudes ...and if so is it worth punching a few strategically placed holes (or is that why the top is sloped!?)
3. How did you punch the holes - so that those of us who fancy it could locate a machine shop etc who could do it for us!!)

A couple hundred grams, IIRC.
I don't think so since I have been diving a similar frame, Weenie-Frame, for a few months now, and noticed no air trapped in the top part of the lid. If you feel more comfortable, drill a small hole but becareful about putting a lot of load on the lid while doing so.
I believe it might be difficult to puch holes on production lid since it is easier to punch holes on flat sheets before bending them.

UKSteve · 10th December 2005, 09:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

A couple hundred grams, IIRC.
I don't think so since I have been diving a similar frame, Weenie-Frame, for a few months now, and noticed no air trapped in the top part of the lid. If you feel more comfortable, drill a small hole but becareful about putting a lot of load on the lid while doing so.
I believe it might be difficult to puch holes on production lid since it is easier to punch holes on flat sheets before bending them.

Cheers, Will leave well alone

...the holed one looks v cool though...

..It's as bad as buying a car or PC...as soon as you hand over the cash something even better comes along

!!

S.

decoweenie · 10th December 2005, 09:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve)

...as soon as you hand over the cash something even better comes along

!!

There might not be another run so if you hold out, you end up with nothing...

7th December 2005, 19:01	#81 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Dave T Paul B Joe Radomski PCDiver jahaaja recrebreather John Dekker Mark Chase Nick Manfield Rob Price Tom F Tom F evoangie UKsteve Jason Blackwell Fil W diverklondike SimonK Andrew-John PeteS MAD chrismc markf 2 frames still available! Those in BOLD are confirmed that payments have been received/arranged. If you have made payment and not in BOLD, then please let me know. If you have not arrange for payment, please do so before Friday so there won't be delay in shipping your frames. If you have reserved but changed your mind, please let me know. __________________ "...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 Last edited by decoweenie : 8th December 2005 at 06:19.
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Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 169	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Is the rig going to say "decoweenie" on the sides?
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8th December 2005, 06:21	#83 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Faye) Is the rig going to say "decoweenie" on the sides? I don't think we ever mentioned that it did. May I ask why ? But to answer your question, no, there are no labels anywhere on the frame. __________________ "...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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8th December 2005, 09:22	#84 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,312	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I don't think we ever mentioned that it did. May I ask why ? But to answer your question, no, there are no labels anywhere on the frame. Shouldn't you just point out it doesn't really have sides There is a nice area to paint on the back though __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 784	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Very well done. Good job. __________________ KONA COFFEE
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10th December 2005, 09:14	#87 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 601	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Some pictures of a modified production model. It is modified because of the punched holes on the lid, the standard version doesn't have the holes. We don't want to offer the holes as optional feature since it takes too long to punch the holes thus drive the manufacturing cost which will reflect on the selling price. Phi, Couple of questions: 1. How much weight was shaved off by punching all the holes? 2. Is there a possibility of air getting trapped in the shell at normal diving attitudes ...and if so is it worth punching a few strategically placed holes (or is that why the top is sloped!?) 3. How did you punch the holes - so that those of us who fancy it could locate a machine shop etc who could do it for us!!) Regards Steve
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10th December 2005, 09:21	#88 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve) 1. How much weight was shaved off by punching all the holes? 2. Is there a possibility of air getting trapped in the shell at normal diving attitudes ...and if so is it worth punching a few strategically placed holes (or is that why the top is sloped!?) 3. How did you punch the holes - so that those of us who fancy it could locate a machine shop etc who could do it for us!!) A couple hundred grams, IIRC. I don't think so since I have been diving a similar frame, Weenie-Frame, for a few months now, and noticed no air trapped in the top part of the lid. If you feel more comfortable, drill a small hole but becareful about putting a lot of load on the lid while doing so. I believe it might be difficult to puch holes on production lid since it is easier to punch holes on flat sheets before bending them. __________________ "...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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10th December 2005, 09:51	#89 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 601	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) A couple hundred grams, IIRC. I don't think so since I have been diving a similar frame, Weenie-Frame, for a few months now, and noticed no air trapped in the top part of the lid. If you feel more comfortable, drill a small hole but becareful about putting a lot of load on the lid while doing so. I believe it might be difficult to puch holes on production lid since it is easier to punch holes on flat sheets before bending them. Cheers, Will leave well alone ...the holed one looks v cool though... ..It's as bad as buying a car or PC...as soon as you hand over the cash something even better comes along !! S.
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10th December 2005, 09:54	#90 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve) ...as soon as you hand over the cash something even better comes along !! There might not be another run so if you hold out, you end up with nothing... __________________ "...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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