DIY Gear porn thread

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missiongravity

Discussion Starter · Apr 5, 2018

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I am a person who enjoys making their own gear and I am sure many of you others are as well! Let's see those homemade drop bags, drag bags, tables, utensil holders etc. DISCLAIMER: I am not a gear company looking to rip your designs etc, just a guy who has a sewing machine and likes sitting in front of it!

Here are a few items I have made lately. Don't have any pics of my drop bags or gear bags but will try and get some.

Drag Bags(first design):

Map Book Case:

Sand Stake:

Med Kit:

Cup Holder:

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tBatt

· #461 · Jul 16, 2021

Infidien said:
I've also use a very similar system from Vital Water Products for several years with great results. Also the bucket can double as a handwasher reservoir.

I entirely ripped off their design, only they have 1/2" ID hose and stop valves on their side of the filter.

Whitewater Worthy Equip

· #462 · Jul 16, 2021

tBatt said:
I entirely ripped off their design, only they have 1/2" ID hose and stop valves on their side of the filter.

How much did you save after your time to figure it out, order parts and assemble?

tBatt

· #463 · Jul 16, 2021 (Edited)

I have a lot of time and a lot less money. Turns out I spent it all on a boat.
It cost me about $40.
I piggybacked some time, parts, and shipping cost from work.
I'd say I saved $50, + shipping.

They post all specs of their system on their web page.

Tones

· #464 · Jul 18, 2021

Shaft said:
As previously mentioned this means the handwash station isn't hands-free, the only thing you should be touching with your poopy mits is the soap. Grabbing a tin can and dipping it in the water will cross-contaminate eventually, are you putting drops of bleach in the water after each use?

Cross contamination happens no matter what. Any microbiologist would tell you that surface contact is way out of our control regardless of any system we use. The tin can system is an old school hand wash that was used for years and years. We can build lots of cool stuff, but we can’t guarantee that people know how to wash their hands. We don’t sanitize the entire groover that we load into our boats that touches all our other stuff. I agree the foot pump system is great. It’s what I use. But realistically it’s less about surface contact than it is about cool stuff and convenience.

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wdeutsch

· #465 · Jul 19, 2021

Tones said:
Cross contamination happens no matter what. Any microbiologist would tell you that surface contact is way out of our control regardless of any system we use. The tin can system is an old school hand wash that was used for years and years. We can build lots of cool stuff, but we can’t guarantee that people know how to wash their hands. We don’t sanitize the entire groover that we load into our boats that touches all our other stuff. I agree the foot pump system is great. It’s what I use. But realistically it’s less about surface contact than it is about cool stuff and convenience.

I definitely take your point here, and it's a good one. There's no way any set of fancy gear will eliminate the chance of cross contamination/infection. The biggest issue is the one you mention in passing: Education. We can't guarantee that folks follow any sanitation practice, but having a conversation about what is 'clean' and what is 'dirty' and how to keep them separate is huge.

I come from a biochemistry background, in the bad old days when we used radioisotopes for experiments. One of the first things I learned is that if you don't work hard to stay on top of it, that sh*t gets everywhere. Even if you DO try hard, it still sometimes gets places you don't want it to, but at least the levels are WAY lower and it's WAY easier to clean up afterwards. I treat biological control on the river the same way. Have the best systems you can, educate folks about the best practices, and work so that slip-ups are minor. Keep hand washes hands-free, wipe down the outside of the groover when packing up (especially the handles), use hand san right after packing it in the boat, pack groover separated from any food/cooking equipment, etc.

To each their own, of course. I'm not a fan of "If it can't be perfect, then screw it." I'll take the extra time to do everything I can as thoroughly as I can and if/when a little cross contamination sneaks through, it'll be a little. And, hey, if that means I get to justify some extra river bling, then win-win.

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tBatt

· #466 · Aug 9, 2021

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Not quite done yet. 3/4" EMT legs sleeved inside 1" EMT with EMT straps for the hinge. Gonna put a footman's loop in the middle to attach some straps to and seal it up. 38" Tall, 68" Long, 18" Wide. Now that I learned to make sure the shielding gas is turned on, I think I'm gonna have a change of career as a welder.

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cupido76

· #467 · Aug 9, 2021

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^^^ nice!

Looks a lot like mine but I used OTC fittings and no welding.

Wood Gas Electrical wiring Electrical supply Cable

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Table

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MNichols

· #468 · Aug 9, 2021

tBatt said:
Now that I learned to make sure the shielding gas is turned on, I think I'm gonna have a change of career as a welder.

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Important safety tip. Always grind the zinc off of EMT before welding, the offgassing is quite poisonous. Not to mention it contaminates your weld.

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tBatt

· #469 · Aug 9, 2021

MNichols said:
Important safety tip. Always grind the zinc off of EMT before welding, the offgassing is quite poisonous. Not to mention it contaminates your weld.

Thanks for the reminder. They were hit with the wire wheel but not fully ground down. The welding bay has a pretty serious exhaust system as all the chairlifts are galvanized and frequently require welding. Not trying to get the phosgene treatment here!

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MT4Runner

· #470 · Aug 9, 2021

tBatt said:
Not quite done yet. 3/4" EMT legs sleeved inside 1" EMT with EMT straps for the hinge. Gonna put a footman's loop in the middle to attach some straps to and seal it up. 38" Tall, 68" Long, 18" Wide. Now that I learned to make sure the shielding gas is turned on, I think I'm gonna have a change of career as a welder.

Nicely done.
I also used 3/4" inside 1" for the leg sleeve/hinge. It's a loose fit that seems to tolerate sand/grit well.

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Kifferyn

· #471 · Aug 22, 2021

I recently made a small ladder with a bag for it, similar to a Nettie's Bag Ladder. I am really happy with how it turned out.

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missiongravity

Discussion Starter · #472 · Aug 25, 2021

Made some new custom airbag covers for the new OC-1 boat!

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OMGitsCasey

· #473 · Aug 25, 2021

missiongravity said:
Made some new custom airbag covers for the new OC-1 boat!

Solo Jazz is iconic!

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sonofdad

· #474 · Jan 10, 2022 (Edited)

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so much great DIY gear on this thread, @missiongravity thanks for starting it!

here's my "sledverything bag". the fabric is from an old sun shade - it's a little less supple than mesh, but the price was right!

Sewing machine feet Wood Sewing machine Bag Sewing

Hood Automotive tire Light Motor vehicle Automotive design

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Granite

· #475 · Jan 11, 2022

OMGitsCasey said:
Solo Jazz is iconic!

Is that a fancy name for the cups at my mechanics shop?

Wendan77

· #476 · Jan 13, 2022

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Here's some bags I've done.

I usually use MultiMesh or Phifertex from Seattle Fabrics. I've also used a cheaper vinyl coated mesh for truck tarps from CanvasETC.

All done on a home machine with #18 needles and V46 poly thread. I've also done some big tarps and raft frames.

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Shaft

· #477 · Jan 13, 2022

Wendan77 said:
Here's some bags I've done.

I usually use MultiMesh or Phifertex from Seattle Fabrics. I've also used a cheaper vinyl coated mesh for truck tarps from CanvasETC.

All done on a home machine with #18 needles and V46 poly thread. I've also done some big tarps and raft frames.

Pro style, very nice!

climbdenali

· #478 · Jan 20, 2022

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First aid kit lid organizer. Not fully stocked yet, but I think it's going to be efficient for me.

Luggage and bags Wood Bag Flooring Gas

Black Wood Flooring Floor Musical instrument

Musical instrument Wood Gesture Office equipment Musical instrument accessory

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tBatt

· #479 · Jan 21, 2022

climbdenali said:
First aid kit lid organizer. Not fully stocked yet, but I think it's going to be efficient for me.

Slick! how does it stay attached? double sided adhesive or velcro?

climbdenali

· #480 · Jan 21, 2022

tBatt said:
Slick! how does it stay attached? double sided adhesive or velcro?

Sticky backed Velcro on the box lid. Sewn in Velcro on the organizer

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