Homemade belt

feeder · 04-07-2007, 10:08 PM

Well since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery (or copyright infringement) I decided to try my hand at making an aluminum belt similar to the one Skeeter and Bazz made over at:

The best harness

I decided to make it failry similar except the dimensions are 10"x18". Took some 6061-T6 sheet, tube and angle stock and went to town with a hacksaw and dremel. The hardest part was putting a slight bend in that thing. Everytime I thought I had the thing bent it would got right back to it's original shape.

Anyway after drilling all the holes, sanding her down and adding a light coat of epoxy spray coating I mounted most of the hardware and gave another coat of epoxy spray for a sealing coat.

I don't think I'll be making a harness like they did since I suck at sewing and might just use an off the shelf variety.

The droplets are actually water from washing off some dust that had gotten on there.

I'll probably be re-doing that rod gimbal in a bit. I've made one with a straighter angle using the hacksaw

SkeeterRonnie · 04-08-2007, 10:33 AM

looks nice... it should work... what did you put on the back for cushioning?

feeder · 04-08-2007, 11:37 AM

I used a few sheets of foam that I had to sandwhich together using epoxy and silicone. I tested it out to make sure it would bead water. I couldn't find anywhere that sold thick neoprene. Know anywhere?

Ragman · 04-09-2007, 10:48 AM

Hey feeder!

You need to find "closed-cell" material.

If you go to a big-box hunter/fish supply, in the hunting section, you'll find what they call seat pads.

I guess they're for sitting on in a deer blind or on the ground hunting turkeys, but it is very dense, only compresses a little, but bounces back after pressure is removed.

SkeeterRonnie · 04-09-2007, 10:59 AM

BIG LOTS, the discount store, used to have some closed cell foam for kneeling on in the garden.... pretty stout stuff and would be cheap. I used the stuff for lure making(cut little pieces out)... then it disappeared into some stupid ficus tree my wife has, to help it stand up straight.... I would rather the tree stand in the dumpster... LOL!

Its basically the same thing Tom is talking about, only in brighter colors... (yellow, red, blue )

Minnow · 04-09-2007, 11:31 AM

Feeder,

I have closed cell form in my garage, PM me.

feeder · 04-09-2007, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I went to Home Depot and picked up some closed cell foam kneeling pads similar to:

http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Season...6167385&sr=1-1

I'm not too wild about the color (pastel green

) but just wanted to know if this will work.

SkeeterRonnie · 04-09-2007, 10:11 PM

thats what I was talking about.

Minnow · 04-09-2007, 10:38 PM

Feeder,

Bring the belt to BPS if you planning to come on the 14

feeder · 04-10-2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnow

Feeder,

Bring the belt to BPS if you planning to come on the 14

What time are you guys planning on meeting? If I can make it I'll be sure to bring it along.

04-07-2007, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
feeder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 193	Homemade belt Well since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery (or copyright infringement) I decided to try my hand at making an aluminum belt similar to the one Skeeter and Bazz made over at: The best harness I decided to make it failry similar except the dimensions are 10"x18". Took some 6061-T6 sheet, tube and angle stock and went to town with a hacksaw and dremel. The hardest part was putting a slight bend in that thing. Everytime I thought I had the thing bent it would got right back to it's original shape. Anyway after drilling all the holes, sanding her down and adding a light coat of epoxy spray coating I mounted most of the hardware and gave another coat of epoxy spray for a sealing coat. I don't think I'll be making a harness like they did since I suck at sewing and might just use an off the shelf variety. The droplets are actually water from washing off some dust that had gotten on there. I'll probably be re-doing that rod gimbal in a bit. I've made one with a straighter angle using the hacksaw Last edited by feeder : 04-07-2007 at 11:20 PM.

04-08-2007, 10:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	looks nice... it should work... what did you put on the back for cushioning? __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

04-09-2007, 10:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Hey feeder! You need to find "closed-cell" material. If you go to a big-box hunter/fish supply, in the hunting section, you'll find what they call seat pads. I guess they're for sitting on in a deer blind or on the ground hunting turkeys, but it is very dense, only compresses a little, but bounces back after pressure is removed. __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

04-09-2007, 10:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	BIG LOTS, the discount store, used to have some closed cell foam for kneeling on in the garden.... pretty stout stuff and would be cheap. I used the stuff for lure making(cut little pieces out)... then it disappeared into some stupid ficus tree my wife has, to help it stand up straight.... I would rather the tree stand in the dumpster... LOL! Its basically the same thing Tom is talking about, only in brighter colors... (yellow, red, blue ) __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

04-09-2007, 10:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	thats what I was talking about. __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

04-08-2007, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
feeder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 193	I used a few sheets of foam that I had to sandwhich together using epoxy and silicone. I tested it out to make sure it would bead water. I couldn't find anywhere that sold thick neoprene. Know anywhere?

04-09-2007, 11:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,234	Feeder, I have closed cell form in my garage, PM me.

04-09-2007, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
feeder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 193	Thanks for the info guys. I went to Home Depot and picked up some closed cell foam kneeling pads similar to: http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Season...6167385&sr=1-1 I'm not too wild about the color (pastel green ) but just wanted to know if this will work.

04-09-2007, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,234	Feeder, Bring the belt to BPS if you planning to come on the 14

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