Scratch Build Jet Pack Harness

SPY007

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I am working on my Jet Pack Harness Scratch Build. I bent an aluminum tube to the proper "sissy bar" shape. i have black seat belt webbing and; although, they are a little narrow, I have 2" X 1/2" rectangular "split rings" on the way. The only thing I am stuck on, it the larger 2" X 2" square (angled) split rings on the sides at the bottom where the belt and shoulder straps connect to.

Has any one come across a found part that will pass for those parts?

Or a source for the correct size of the other "split rings"?

Ora source the rivets on the grey straps?

Those strap connector/ring parts seem to have countless names.

Thanks
 
You and me both. I've been working on my harness too and can't find them anywhere. I've spent hours on end looking at every hardware store, belt making supplier, and horse equipment store on the web it seems. I'll be watching this thread to see where everyone gets theirs. Good luck man!
 
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Chrisrose:

I do have a US divers tank harness that I bought for the belt buckle. It does have two metal, rectangular "loops" that have inner dimensions of 2 and 1/16 inch by 3/4 of an inch. I'd be happy with that size, but need 4 more of them ideally. I will likely use those on the grey straps and the narrower ones for the part of the harness hidden by the vest. I did stumble upon a 2" square drapery rod ring on-line. Looks like it could have potential for the bottom, but I'd want to see one. Might not be strong enough. Most drapery stores don't stock that stuff.
 
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Chrisrose. I was unable to find 2" square loop rings for the lower back of the harness. The drapery parts were $6 each and #21 to ship. Out of frustration, I made my own using a vice, a square, my arms and a hammer. I used a 3/16 plated rod from Menard's. only cost about $2. They actually turned out very nice. The problem is, the webbing bends. The actual prop did not have square rings. They were angled squares or rectangles that pointed down. I am going to try my hand at making them like the originals.
 
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Square rings warp the webbing. Made new trapezoid shapes.

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Looks really good and sturdy, speaking on the way it straps around you. Feel nice and stable with the pack on?
 
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syllander:

It is on a mannequin in the photo, but I had it on and feels solid.

bcurtis:Thanks
 
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As asked for. Here is the jig I made and used to bend my aluminum pipe. Also my trapezoid rings, The jig was just made of scrap wood. Filled the pipe with sand. Pipe is about 3/8 diameter inch - from big home store called Menard's, like Home Depot. When I bent the pipe, I made sure both sides were too long then trimmed them. It ended up a little too wide. I just put top part in a vice and squeezed it to the right width. I used a template found on TDH.

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You know how are it is to find 1/2" alum in Juneau Alaska? I have two stores left (only open while I'm at work go figure) then I'm gonna resort to using PVC and doing a solid paintup

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As asked for. Here is the jig I made and used to bend my aluminum pipe. Also my trapezoid rings, The jig was just made of scrap wood. Filled the pipe with sand. Pipe is about 3/8 diameter inch - from big home store called Menard's, like Home Depot. When I bent the pipe, I made sure both sides were too long then trimmed them. It ended up a little too wide. I just put top part in a vice and squeezed it to the right width. I used a template found on TDH.
Found a 3' pipe of 1/2" aluminum finally. Seems right based on Rafael fetts drawing. Gonna try this after the move

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