NEW V2 SCREEN ACCURATE FETT HARNESS sign up list!

Do we have a precise measurement for the width of the pack-attaching straps? I am currently poking at the sub-path of canvas belts...

Sorry Jonah, I must have missed this post from earlier.
Yes, we have them. I posted them in post #25. It is 1 5/8" (1.625") (41mm).
I can't tell what material they are for certain, so instead of focusing on any specific material, I would focus on the weave, width, and color.

Also, those look like hammered rivets rather than pop rivets. Yes?

Definitely.



.
 
I think this type is more like the polypropylene type than the Seatbelt type, but I could be wrong.


271940.jpg


order it here: http://www.rei.com/product/603008

they also have it in 1 1/2": http://www.rei.com/product/603009[/QUOTE]
 
I think this type is more like the polypropylene type than the Seatbelt type, but I could be wrong.

I would agree. Its almost more the diver belt type material than seat belt. Strong but very stiff. I know European car manufacturers also made 4 ribbon seat belts in the 60's but I don't know anything about standard widths, if they were different than in the US. Have any idea?
 
Gino... See if any of these look like they might make good pack straps. This looks like a good company to get what we need. They have a lot of materials in a lot of weights and do custom orders. I think we could even show them these pics and get their feedback.

--Jonah
 
It didn't look like anything on their site would work, but just because it's not pictured doesn't always mean they don't have it.

I'm thinking that we're not going to find any 1 5/8" webbing in the states.
Might have better luck looking for 40mm or 41m in the UK.
 
Well, I've contacted all the leads we had on either of the two types of webbing and have come up with nothing.
If we cannot find the correct stuff, the best we can do is use the closest alternative possible that we have at our disposal.

If anyone comes up with any other new leads, I'll be happy to contact them and see what we can find.

.
 
Ok, so I got some samples in. THe good news is the weave for the alternative seat belt material is a really good - and I can get a thinner one to use as the belt loop. I have a scuba webbing also, which is very firm/stiff, looking at the properties of the webbing in the "supertrooper" photos I think the seatbelt material is much more likely, you just can't bend the scuba stuff back on it's self like that.

88a85db9.jpg


The bad news is the width is 48mm, so is a little off to the size stated. The other bad news is, they sent 5 bar and not 4 bar for the standard seat belt material.

9562b617.jpg


Have ordered a 4 bar sample.
 
Thanks for the update Rob. (y)
Well, 48mm is better than 51mm as long as they have it in a 4 bar.

If only we could find the 44-45mm stuff.
Those old seatbelts that Lufo posted were the correct width. I wish we could find a lot more of that and in the lengths we need.


Any other leads on the grey pack straps?


.
 
Hey Shiv, great find!

I've called them and asked for a better photo, but the small one is all they have (and you can't see anything).
I've ordered a sample which will be here tomorrow or the day after so I'll report back once it arrives.

Now lets see if we can find that grey webbing.


.
 
No probs Gino... i'm looking around here in the UK too... know a few places and will get back in a few days...
Thing is, a lot of 1.75 inch webbing you'll find in tactical belts... for example blackhawk gear... but suddenly you're talking about $75 for a belt...
Anyway, hope the sample is good...
cheers
 
I was just sent a close up pic of that webbing and unfortunately, it is not even in the seatbelt style. It is just regular webbing.

Back to square one. :(
 
Gino, did you at least ask AH&H if you could send them images for help identifying the matieral? Since it's their business, I figured they'd probably have a better-trained eye than most of us. I can tackle that, if you would prefer...

--Jonah
 
Hey Jonah.
Every place I talk to I've sent them photos and we discussed them over the phone.
I've got a couple of new leads on the seatbelt material, but nothing definitive.
Also, Rob is waiting for a sample as well.

However, we've got absolutely nothing on the grey pack strap webbing yet.
That's where we need the most focus on. I'm thinking it's a UK measurement, because it is not a standard US one.
I don't know if 40mm is a standard width in the UK or not though.



.
 
38 - but called 40, it is pretty much a half inch. Will have some grey webbing news this week, main issue is material, the weave looks like cotton, but the supertrooper photos look more nylon.
 
Called the guys art the fabrication shop today and things are on track for the hardware, a final drawing was also emailed. (y)
I'm glad that They have had no issues with everything presented to them and have indicated that the lead time of 4 weeks is achievable. ;)
I have also asked for some pics to be emailed as things are happening and will post them accordingly.

Oh and for those on the list? could you either post here or PM me with the preferred style (film) version? ;)

Gav
 
This thread is more than 6 years old.

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

  1. This thread hasn't been active in some time. A new post in this thread might not contribute constructively to this discussion after so long.
If you wish to reply despite these issues, check the box below before replying.
Be aware that malicious compliance may result in more severe penalties.
Back
Top