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Starting to work up a backplate. I found a design somewhere on this board, modeled it up in CAD and made a few changes...
On all the templates I found I noticed the slot width at the top of the plate for the shoulder straps is less than 2", is there a reason for that? I'm thinking all of the slots should be just over 2" wide, (2 1/16"), to accept a 2" harness; or am I missing something?
Also, is the hole separation for the wing universal or does it vary by manufacturer? I recall reading 11" somewhere.
Ideally the backplate will be a kind of universal setup that will take pads and wings from any manufacturer. Any dimensions that can be offered up will be greatly appreciated.
Attached is a 3D pdf file for the single tank version, click on the "click to activate..." tab in the upper left hand corner of the sheet to enable the 3D model.
Based on using 10 ga. SS My plate shows to weigh ~6.5#, I'd like to trim the weight down a bit if possible.
An arrangement drawing and flat layout DXF file will follow once I get this close to being final. A multi tank BP will follow.
View attachment bp2.pdf
On all the templates I found I noticed the slot width at the top of the plate for the shoulder straps is less than 2", is there a reason for that? I'm thinking all of the slots should be just over 2" wide, (2 1/16"), to accept a 2" harness; or am I missing something?
Also, is the hole separation for the wing universal or does it vary by manufacturer? I recall reading 11" somewhere.
Ideally the backplate will be a kind of universal setup that will take pads and wings from any manufacturer. Any dimensions that can be offered up will be greatly appreciated.
Attached is a 3D pdf file for the single tank version, click on the "click to activate..." tab in the upper left hand corner of the sheet to enable the 3D model.
Based on using 10 ga. SS My plate shows to weigh ~6.5#, I'd like to trim the weight down a bit if possible.
An arrangement drawing and flat layout DXF file will follow once I get this close to being final. A multi tank BP will follow.
View attachment bp2.pdf