Optima plate

n2diving · 12th September 2007, 00:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

You could rubber dip it or visit a rhino liner place (truck bed liner) and I bet they would spray it for you.

Very cool idea... I like that really well.... and it hides a multitude of sins...
Put what ever wear protection you are planning on the hose through and then coat the whole thing in bed liner....

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 12th September 2007, 01:57

I have had very good success by using automobile door edging. It's cheap, and can easily be found in any auto parts store.

SiscoKid · 12th September 2007, 02:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving)

Very cool idea... I like that really well.... and it hides a multitude of sins...
Put what ever wear protection you are planning on the hose through and then coat the whole thing in bed liner....

Rhino would probably make the plate over 1/4 in thick and then the extra weight. I could put a build up of epoxy around the edges. I did make the hole larger than shown.

Crazyduck · 12th September 2007, 03:37

The bed liner idea was stolen from James- he did that on the PRISM plate that he designed- credit provided.

I agree that edging (inside of holes) to stop cuts and burrs.
McMaster lists some interesting items-
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/framewor...=8693K22&t1=PN

Plus, I like some of the ideas mentioned.

Planning on plating the metal? A little anodizing and a nice Teflon finish!

Harvey- thanks for the dive at Clear Springs…
I appreciate you tagging along on that dive; dives are always better with friends.
It was just a tad bit cold in a 3mil for 40 minutes.

Later, Andrew

SiscoKid · 12th September 2007, 21:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

The bed liner idea was stolen from James- he did that on the PRISM plate that he designed- credit provided.

I agree that edging (inside of holes) to stop cuts and burrs.
McMaster lists some interesting items-
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/framewor...=8693K22&t1=PN

Plus, I like some of the ideas mentioned.

Planning on plating the metal? A little anodizing and a nice Teflon finish!

Harvey- thanks for the dive at Clear Springs…
I appreciate you tagging along on that dive; dives are always better with friends.
It was just a tad bit cold in a 3mil for 40 minutes.

Later, Andrew

Think I have found a place in Garland, TX. that dose the Bed Liners, that is a good idea if its not to thick. Going to try to go by there tomaro and check it out.

dkieley · 15th September 2007, 10:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by SiscoKid)

Think I have found a place in Garland, TX. that dose the Bed Liners, that is a good idea if its not to thick. Going to try to go by there tomaro and check it out.

The other thing would be to use an epoxy coating. Do a search online or go to dupont for a complete list of theirs. There are good epoxy coatings out there with high resilience to just about anything. Some are even to mil specs. I have used some epoxy coatings in harsh industrial environments and they stand up well. Also,then you could paint it a pretty colour, pink...or something, maybe "ocean green"....lol!

mriopel · 17th September 2007, 15:23

Cool ideal you may have to make a few extra ones to sell

Mike

SiscoKid · 21st September 2007, 01:21

I put some Epoxy around the edges seem to have work purity good. IM going to try this for a while and see how it works.

12th September 2007, 00:56	#11 (permalink)
n2diving Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 270	Re: Optima plate Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) You could rubber dip it or visit a rhino liner place (truck bed liner) and I bet they would spray it for you. Very cool idea... I like that really well.... and it hides a multitude of sins... Put what ever wear protection you are planning on the hose through and then coat the whole thing in bed liner....
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12th September 2007, 01:57	#12 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,028	Re: Optima plate I have had very good success by using automobile door edging. It's cheap, and can easily be found in any auto parts store. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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12th September 2007, 02:36	#13 (permalink)
SiscoKid New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmersville Texas Posts: 64	Re: Optima plate Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving) Very cool idea... I like that really well.... and it hides a multitude of sins... Put what ever wear protection you are planning on the hose through and then coat the whole thing in bed liner.... Rhino would probably make the plate over 1/4 in thick and then the extra weight. I could put a build up of epoxy around the edges. I did make the hole larger than shown.
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12th September 2007, 03:37	#14 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 702	Re: Optima plate The bed liner idea was stolen from James- he did that on the PRISM plate that he designed- credit provided. I agree that edging (inside of holes) to stop cuts and burrs. McMaster lists some interesting items- http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/framewor...=8693K22&t1=PN Plus, I like some of the ideas mentioned. Planning on plating the metal? A little anodizing and a nice Teflon finish! Harvey- thanks for the dive at Clear Springs… I appreciate you tagging along on that dive; dives are always better with friends. It was just a tad bit cold in a 3mil for 40 minutes. Later, Andrew __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
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12th September 2007, 21:39	#15 (permalink)
SiscoKid New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmersville Texas Posts: 64	Re: Optima plate Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) The bed liner idea was stolen from James- he did that on the PRISM plate that he designed- credit provided. I agree that edging (inside of holes) to stop cuts and burrs. McMaster lists some interesting items- http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/framewor...=8693K22&t1=PN Plus, I like some of the ideas mentioned. Planning on plating the metal? A little anodizing and a nice Teflon finish! Harvey- thanks for the dive at Clear Springs… I appreciate you tagging along on that dive; dives are always better with friends. It was just a tad bit cold in a 3mil for 40 minutes. Later, Andrew Think I have found a place in Garland, TX. that dose the Bed Liners, that is a good idea if its not to thick. Going to try to go by there tomaro and check it out.
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15th September 2007, 10:47	#16 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: Optima plate Quote: (Originally Posted by SiscoKid) Think I have found a place in Garland, TX. that dose the Bed Liners, that is a good idea if its not to thick. Going to try to go by there tomaro and check it out. The other thing would be to use an epoxy coating. Do a search online or go to dupont for a complete list of theirs. There are good epoxy coatings out there with high resilience to just about anything. Some are even to mil specs. I have used some epoxy coatings in harsh industrial environments and they stand up well. Also,then you could paint it a pretty colour, pink...or something, maybe "ocean green"....lol! __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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17th September 2007, 15:23	#17 (permalink)
mriopel Sadly Missed (RIP) Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: usa Posts: 167	Re: Optima plate Cool ideal you may have to make a few extra ones to sell Mike
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