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Weight mold
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I have seen a number of discussions about weightbelts. I seem to have misplaced my heavy belt mold (haven't used it in 10 years) so does any one have an easy way to make a mold using the weights I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Billy Cox Nov 3, 2011.
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Billy Cox replied to Bill West's discussion Weight mold"3" ship channel cut 4" long at a slight angle on ends. Weld plates on ends a little long top to bottom so you can flip it over and tap it on the floor to dump the weight out. Make sure you add two pieces of round stock for…"
Bill West replied to Skylar's discussion RAT HAT"I remember rathats when in the 80's never could get used to that regulator tube."
Bill West replied to Fernando Palomo Cuevas's discussion Buying a new drysuit"You might want to look at KME drysuits. He makes a good one and stands behind it, they are made to order. Not cheap but they last."
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you can fab a mold out of 1/4 inch steel plate, weld sides to plate at a slight angle with a hight of the thickness of lead you want. slight angle on ends also. weld external only so inside edges are smooth.
weld a 12 inch long 3/4 pipe to it…"
Bill West replied to Bill West's discussion Weight mold"I got some furnace cement to try. Unless anyone has anything better."
Dylan Douglas replied to Bill West's discussion Weight mold"I would try sand put some moist sand in a bucket or something jam your weight into the sand pack it down then remove your weight then pour your lead. Thats the best thing I can think of at this time."
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I have seen a number of discussions about weightbelts. I seem to have misplaced my heavy belt mold (haven't used it in 10 years) so does any one have an easy way to make a mold using the weights I have as a male model?
Bill West replied to gene burton's discussion no twic"Have you applied for a TWIC ? I know former drug dealers with one and a guy with weapons felony with one."
Bill West replied to George Patterson's discussion bailout up or down"I prefer valve down. I have had he valve turned on without knowing it in both positions it's esaier to acess down. Another problem used to be sticky EGS valves but I think that ones been solved."
Bill West replied to rick v's discussion felons in the dive industry"Fred is pretty sharp. He may not have read the whole post but he does know what is going on and has for a while."
Bill West replied to rick v's discussion felons in the dive industry"The TWIC would be the biggest problem that I could see. As a matter of fact one of the best diver training facilities is within the California penial system. I have worked with guys who have a record for years,some will never give up their old ways…"
Bill West replied to Doug Smith's discussion Looking for Aquadyne Air Hat GS-2 Info."Interesting, I liked the AH2 and it is still in production in Europe as the AH5. It has been slightly modified to prevent separation of the hat from the neckring. These hats are still sought after and used inland and in contaminated waters. Honestly…"
Bill West replied to Robert "Pancho" Thiry's discussion More Dive School mischief"Well Ausies are different and is their industry I guess. Inshore here isn't too bad Underwater constructors out of Tenn is steady ad are others that I know."
Bill West replied to S Ravi Shanker's discussion Seeking a career as a diver"There have always been guys coming from overseas to train at US schools. Its expensive but the real question is what are the companies in Singapore looking for. If it were me I would go down and talk directly to them."
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- At 3:37pm on December 21, 2011,
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