DIY Backplate

[nielsent]

This is my first post so here goes...

I am a new diver and am getting interested in tech diving, I am also an experienced fabricator and figured that I could make a backplate and the fittings myself. I realize that there are many other posts for different backplates, but I can't seem to open any of the attachments for these plans in the older threads. Would someone please send me a set of CAD plans for a backplate and STA? Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[Anony]

This is my first post so here goes...

I am a new diver and am getting interested in tech diving, I am also an experienced fabricator and figured that I could make a backplate and the fittings myself. I realize that there are many other posts for different backplates, but I can't seem to open any of the attachments for these plans in the older threads. Would someone please send me a set of CAD plans for a backplate and STA? Thanks for any help in advance.

Just a bump, I'd like to see some pictures as well. I cant stop eyeing the Coleman Camp griddle

 

[UncleTDBear]

Try huwporter.com .Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but he's got an interesting design.

 

[Cave Bum]

I found this on a search of the internet. I've opened it in Autocad 2004 and both the model and the dimensioned drawing open correctly. If you need any help on how to fabricate it, PM me and I'll try to help. I'm an engineer in a sheet metal shop and I spec manufacturing methods for this kind of stuff day in and day out.

Also if you need the drawing converted to dxf or an old version of Autocad let me know.

http://www.nigelhewitt.co.uk/stuff/plate.zip

 

[Pullmyfinger]

I've made a few backplates. I don't remember where I found the plans but they were posted somewhere on this forum.
I'll attach the drawings I have.

As for a STA, just duplicate the bend angle for the plate, the STA is about the same.

I used 1/8 " aluminum. You will need access to a sheetmetal brake.

-Mitch

 

[Pullmyfinger]

Here's a link to the thread I started when I made my plates.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/do-yourself-diy/235657-backplate-sta.html

I used the drawings I posted above. I drilled the perimeter holes, similar to the ones that are drilled in the OMS brand plates.

Here is a link to another thread. I later made a stainless steel backplate and STA. I constructed it differently, by making the plate out of 3 pieces and riveting them together with solid monel rivets. I made the bend angles of the plate flatter than the aluminum ones.

http://www.divematrix.com/showthread.php?t=5632




-Mitch

 

[micklock]

For what you can buy one for compared to the time and effort it doesn't seem worth it .

Aluminum Back Plate [CA-ALbp] - $53.00 : Cave Adventurers!, We will NOT be undersold!!!

 

[devilscrowndiver]

For what you can buy one for compared to the time and effort it doesn't seem worth it .

Aluminum Back Plate [CA-ALbp] - $53.00 : Cave Adventurers!, We will NOT be undersold!!!

True, but there is the cool factor of making it yourself just because you can. Also they don't have titanium plates like this one I made.

 

[Pullmyfinger]

For what you can buy one for compared to the time and effort it doesn't seem worth it .

Aluminum Back Plate [CA-ALbp] - $53.00 : Cave Adventurers!, We will NOT be undersold!!!

Hey Micklock,


You are correct. For me, I have access to the equipment so I did about 4 plates and STA's. The stainless riveted one I did just because I wanted something different.

Mine were all lunch break projects.

Looking at it from a time vs. money issue, there is no doubt about it....just go and buy one. Especially for the amount in the link you provided.

I own a Deep Sea Supply plate also...I think Tobin makes some of the best stuff out there, and his prices are great if you're buying a complete setup.

I use the other plates I made with a Dive Rite venture wing, and I have one aluminum plate for use with my DSS wing if I'm flying to Yap or Palau to cut about 5 pounds.

You are correct. It's quick and clean to just buy one.

The titanium plate shown above is cool!!! One of those "just because I can" projects.

-Mitch

 

[nielsent]

Thanks for the help guys. Does Anyone have the plans for a STA as well?