/diy/ - Do It Yourself

I wish to see a 300lb neckbeard rappelling from a roof.

Fishing line rope wrap swing tests. The most compelling part of the project IMHO.

Itt neck beard thinks 550 static cord can take dynamic load of human body.
Waiting for vids

>>259051
>>259052
We were spooked out of the woods by a thunerstorm and didn't have much time. We DID complete a swing test with 550 paracord using only the capstan effect to hold our weight (3 turns). We uploaded those videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euaAQoM7ROM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evvciPQGd3M

>>259052
We tried climbing but found 550 paracord is too thin to climb without some sort of assistance. We'll e buying clamcleats and trying again next week. We almost were able to do a zipline test, but that's when the thunderstorm rolled in :(

>>259097
Add alpine knots to the line.

>>259108
this is a good idea, however tieing these knots into the line as I'm spooling it out will take a decent amount of time - and if I pre-tie them the rope won't sit on the spool right.

Have you looked into Dyneema? I'm the guy who mentioned kevlar rope, and I've been looking into stuff like http://www.oscardelta.co.uk/1505.html which apparently has a 1505 weight rating. And I found this buckle that has a hidden handcuff key for cord bracelets

>>259398
Does it come in black?

> mfi half of any of such shit works

I will begin my own construction, and put it with my b.o.b.

>>259487
For anyone interested in making one, I saved all the links to sites I purchased equipment from. Drop me a line at lucassparda@yahoo.com. I'll include video links of people using the questionable equipment. I advise against making your own until my tests are complete, but it's /diy/, so you'll do as you please.

So how exactly does one become a real life batman, I figured you'd need CCTV access to the city and perhaps a quadcopter for your own surveillance too.

10-slot utility belt, each slot can hold a piece of equipment or a pouch.

Slot 1 - Medic Pouch
-gauze
-duct tape
-super glue
-neosporin
-shrimp cell gel
-needle and thread
-hydrogen peroxide
-silver gel
-aloe gel
-ace bandage
-alcohol wipes
-tootsie roll x 5
-rubber tubing
-disposable ice pack


Slot 2 - Hacking Pouch
-lockpick tools
-mini-torch w/ butane
-bootable usb stick (2GB)
-bootable mini-dvd w/ hard case
-bootable SD card (2GB)
-auto-copy usb stick (32gb)


Slot 3 - Carabiner
-climbing carabiner w/ spool
-50ft. 550 paracord
-pocket grappling hook


Slot 4 - Handyman Pouch
-multi-tool
-duct tape
-electrical tape
-small roll of electronics wire
-10ft 550 paracord
-alan key set
-butane soldering iron
-solder
-hubba bubba gum x3
-zipties


Slot 5 - Anchor Pouch
-fishing weights x10
-clamcleat lanyards x2


Slot 6 - Metal Disc Dispensor
-washer x ?


Slot 7 - Power Pouch
-emergency power pack


Slot 8 - Detective Pouch
-monocular
-audio recorder
-hd camra/corder
-fingerprint dusting kit
-uv led
-led flashlight
-hi-def microphone


Slot 9 - Smoke Pouch
-smoke bomb x5
-hard pouch insert


Slot 10 - Reserved for mission-specific equipment


Also - 26" collapsable baton (small enough to not count toward slot count) and belt holster. All on an emergency rappel belt. You will also need belt pouches (obviously).

>>259508
Public webcams are a good start, so long as you have mobile internet. It's extremely difficult to set up your own survelance in a way noone will notice - but i'm not exactly trying to be batman. My belt is simply an "all-purpose chances enhancer" for what activities I have planned.

This is awesome, will be watching this thread.

What material is the belt going to be made of?

>>259508 Public webcams are a good start, so long as you have mobile internet. It's extremely difficult to set up your own survelance in a way noone will notice -but i'm not exactly trying to be batman. My belt is simply an "all-purpose chances enhancer" for what activities I have planned.

>>259516
Heavy-duty nylon with canvas pouches. It's an emergency rappel belt from Yates.

>>259508
Public webcams are a good start, so long as you have mobile internet. It's extremely difficult to set up your own survelance in a way noone will notice -but i'm not exactly trying to be batman. My belt is simply an "all-purpose chances enhancer" for what activities I have planned.

>>259516
Heavy-duty nylon with canvas pouches. It's an emergency rappel belt from Yates.

Bump

>>259485
yep

>>259511
I Suggest reading some books on quick medical care. A lot of what you might know might need to be updated. As an example a lot of people think that tying your leg with a belt when you get a large wound there will prevent you from losing blood. But it actually increases the need to amputate the leg. I mention this because I saw you have rubber tubing in your bag. I honestly suggest with no sarcasm that you learn CPR and other paramedic techniques

>>259523
>for what activities I have planned.
what have you planned?

>>259628
Good call! I've got a friend that's an EMT, another that works in a medical lab - I will have them help me get on that path asap!

As for rubber tubing - I imagined it primarily being using to stem bleeding. It has many other applications, so I think i'll keep it in the belt, but now I shant use it to stem bleeding unless it's a matter of life or death. Thank you!

>>259641
Recreation, emergency escape, rescue, and occasional survelance, mostly. Basically a, "shit's going down and you need to get through it" chances-enhancer.

>>259663
but you live in suburbia. no shit will go down ever, recreation is the only viable point here.

>>259681
Who said i'm doing those things in suburbia? Besides, I live in suburbia, but I work (and play) in the city.

>>259698
lel

>>259698
Also live an hour from mountains, 10 minutes from the ocean, 45 minutes from Atlantic City (the city Gotham is based on)

>>259650
The other anon is right. Tourniquets are SERIOUS business. Whatever you do, don't take it off or loosen it or let it loosen or break. You are not qualified to remove a Tourniquet and really aren't qualified to apply one. If you screw up the application, you will lose the limb when it wasn't necessary. If you screw up the removal you will drop dead.

Also something amateurs never think of - paint the exact time you applied the Tourniquet to the guy's forehead, use his own blood if you don't have a felt marker

They are also almost never necessary especially with a modern coagulation agent and proper application of pressure

>>259705
Any links, names, examples of these "coagulation agents"? I'd love to get my hands on some of this brine shrimp cell coagulation agent I heard about from my medical lab friend...

What your suppose to do is to cover the wound in a lot of gauss and put a shit ton of pressure on it. Fun fact coconut water is a great alternative to an IV you could also keep an epipen or some adderall for quick energy

>>259705
Also revising the utility belt contents to move rubber tubing from medical pouch to handyman pouch.

>>259710
>epipen
Acquirable without a perscription?

http://www.z-medica.com/consumer/Home.aspx
>>258945
And take a first aid course, sometimes you can find them for free if you volunteer for emergency help which sounds up your alley

>>259719
Amazing! Thank you! And yes, I plan on taking some cpr/first aid classes. I'm having my paramedic friend look up when classes start, where, how much $, etc.

>>259095
i've always wondered what fellow /diy/ers look like.

I'm not surprised lol.

>>259804
I always considered myself a /b/tard, to be honest, but a neckbeard's a neckbeard. Working out regularly now, but you should have seen me 4 months ago...

>>259716
illegally, yep.

You should consider getting a small portable solar panel OP

>>259024
No.
>>259812
My ears are burning.
In b4 namefag.

>>259984
Got one, but good call. Output=5v, charges via usb.

>>259511

i want to see you sitting around eating tootsie rolls out of your belt. please post a video of that

>>260132
XD
As soon as I get the whole assembly together I will post a video of this.

>>260132
XD
As soon as I get the whole assembly together, I will post video of this.

>>259095
>>259095

>Dem longsocks and shorts

>>260172

>those teeny-tiny pinecone grenades

>>260177
dat filename XD

>>259716
Consider taking an EMT-Basic class.

>Go around saving lives
>Wear utility belt
>Be BATMAN

Perfect.

>>258945
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/c289/?pfm=homepage_Featured_1_c289
Everything you need to know about everything.

>>260323
>mfw my dad always buys these

I used to read them as atalented /diy/er#44; the random shit I know surprises even me.

>>260327
wait /diy/ has a word filter?
<brtalented /diy/er

>>260298
Not exactly looking to be Batman, but I want to be prepared for possibly injured people along my endeavours. Namely, my partner(s).

>>260323
Genius! Thank you!

>>260330
Wat.

>mfw people think that level of "test" makes static cord absolutely safe to use on dynamic loads.
>mfw that hook isn't meant for that
>mfw paraplegia
>mfw no face.

Shit looks interesting though, keep us posted.

>>260528
This is why we're running tests. It's ok. Nobody's going to die or get paralyzed. You can stop rhe butthurt any time now.

This is parachute cord. They use this cord to drop men weighed down with equipment out of airplanes. We're testing -gasp- CENTIMETERS from the ground, and we're not putting it to practical application until we have many successful trial runs. We'll be ok.

While that is true about the paracord. The parachute itself has about 12 strands of cord attached to the jumper

>>260706
We're not jumping out of planes, though. We're climbing it or swinging from it - considerably less force than using a parachute...

Regardless, that's why we do tests. If the paracord doesn't work for my needs, i'll move onto 900 kevlar cord. Nobody is going to die. Relax.

>>260728
http://www.amazon.com/Kevlar%C2%AE-Braided-Cord-900lb-Speargun/dp/B004FD75K6
The reason why kevlar cord has such a high weight rating is because its braided. I single thread only has a 200 weight rating. So if you buy any make sure its braided. Kevlar is chemical resistant and withstand super high temperatures. One of the reasons I would prefer you stay with the paracord though is that the kevlar even when braided is very thin

>>260819
Kevlar cord is also much more expensive than paracord, that's why we started with paracord. Thinner is better, too - more cord can fit on the spool. We will be using acenders until our personal winches are finished...

>>260819
Kevlar cord is also much more expensive than paracord, that's why we started with paracord. Thinner is better, too -more cord can fit on the spool. We will be using acenders until our personal winches are finished...

>>260832
It's not significantly more expensive what I link you is 40 bucks. But thinner isn't better because its harder to grip.

>>260845

This:
>>260832
>ascenders
>personal winches
No grip necessary. For me, thinner is better. Thankyou for the link, definitely saving that!

Ideas are still welcome. If you're interested, ask questions. If you know of better materials, don't hold out on us!

I suggest mace or other chemical spray.

>>261137
This came up quite a few times in the old thread. It's a really good idea! Someone actually suggested bear-mace, too!

>>261086
http://www.northernsafety.com/Product/31732/North-by-Honeywell-Mouthbit-Respirator
get those with goggles and also consider getting those ear plugs that amplify quiet sounds but lowers louder sounds

>>261138
If your'e good with technology you can attempt to make an emp device. I made one once had a really short range though like 2 feet

>>261318
Yes. Details?

>>261363
http://www.wikihow.com/Build-an-Emp-Generator
You can find some guides with pics if you look hard enough. Btw, I'm the guy who suggested the kevlar, mouth respirator, paintball mace, mentioned to you the rubber tubing is a bad idea. Been thinking about being a superhero forever. I have a bunch of ideas but some of them are too expensive =(

It was mentioned earlier, but I'd highly suggest a pair of earplugs. Either disposable foam ones or custom shooting plugs, any type is fine. Any disaster situation that will involve loud noise, explosions, gunfire or heavy machinery will take a toll on your eardrums over time.

>>261370
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your contributions. Everybody's, really - but you've really contributed some very valuable info. Thank you!

>>261431
I agree, earplugs would probably be useful in most situations. I'd like to get my hands on one of the kinds that amplifies quiet sounds and dulls out louder sounds, like >>261303

bumping this awesome thread

bump

Looks like another /diy/ke is making a functional Bat-suit...

>>258193

That guy again. Please look at the respirator. It's basically a mini gas mask that can fit in your pocket.

>>261592
I did, it's on my updated list for belt contents. Shoot me an e-mail, i'll send you the updated list. Anybody can for that matter.

lucassparda@yahoo.com

>>261592
Also, you are now Thatman.

Bat bump.

Alright, off on Wednesday, gonna do some more tests. Any ideas?

I definitely want to try the grappling hook's strength. I also want to test zip line application and a dead-drop test. Hit me with ideas!

>>262691
that guy again. I personally suggest that you get a bag of potatoes or something of equal weight to you. If you fall on your ass enough you can mess up your spine a bit. As for the zip line you really really really need to make sure the tension is good as no matter how tight you think it is it will bend a bit

>>262765
>potatoes
I live near a masonry center, we're going use stones since it's cheaper.

>Make sure tension is good
Understood, thanks for the tip!

Found this today, should prove useful...adding it to the belt!

http://shop.gear4rocks.com/en/pulleys-zip-line/steel-35/26-mm-basic-zip-line-trolley/prod_68.html

Also found a better rappel belt:

http://www.amazon.com/Wolfpack-Gear-Inc-Tactical-Riggers/dp/B005FQKM66/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=13
43745960&sr=8-1&keywords=wolfpack+rigger%27s+belt

>>262774
Caltrops, you can use them in conjunction with your smoke bombs

>>263473
Why didn't I think of this?! Nice suggestion!

What could you use as smoke bombs? It would have to be something that you just throw and don't need to light.

>>263727
Impact smoke bombs are one (see "ninja smoke bombs" by Kipkay on youtube), or have an ignition device attached (perhaps a pull-tab on some strike-anywhere matches)

>>263499
I still think you should consider a wrist rocket with steel ball bearings as I know modifying a paintball gun would be to bulky and complicated

Holy shit.

I've been dreaming of making a utility belt. I've been shopping around for belt clips and pouches and and little pockets and and stuff I can add to my belt, as well as cool tiny shit I can pack in there.

And then I decide to check out /diy/ and I see this thread. You guys are awesome.

have you considered a short wave radio tracking device or a gps one.
or other surveillance equipment? like a long range audio device of some kind.

bumpity

>>263857
Did you make one yet?

>>263782
You mean a slingshot? I considered this before and decided it's potentially fatal...still, as long as i'm careful I can keep it from being fatal.

Also...chris?

>>263945
Yes, but not for the belt. These trackers are often bulky, unless you had a more compact idea. Otherwise, i'd still probably use them, just not fit it into the belt.

>>263746
I planned on using the ones in the kipkay video, just slightly modified to produce more smoke.

Tests yesterday were cancelled due to rain, but we're going to reschedule for Saturday. Again, if you have a test you'd like to see, post it here and we'll do our best to try it.

>>264492
yes my name is christian >.> but im not the chris you are looking for D=

>>264629
Weird! But ok, only asked because my friend, Chris, keeps suggesting a slingshot and knows about this thread.

So, you gonna build one?

>>264630
I don't know if you've heard of this guy, but you may be inclined to reconsider your stance on slingshots after watching these videos:

http://www.youtube.com/user/JoergSprave/videos

Even if you aren't trying for anything lethal- compact, cheap, effective self defense is in fact possible with the right design and tools.

>>264688
Stickshot FTW!! Pretty much made for a utility pouch.

BELTMAN!

hey OP, the amount of stuff you want to put on this belt have you ever thought of switching to a bag, pack, backpack? i mean it's a lot of stuff, wouldn't it be much easyier to carry a bag with a bunch of labeled pouches then all of this stuff around your waist?

>>264866
Im thatguy and i have a slingbag that kinda functions as a bandolier but with my junk its less noticeable and looks fashionable imo

>>264866
>>264871
Anything bigger than the belt will slow me down or make my weight distribution awkward. A belt gets strapped to your center of gravity.

bamp

>>265162
thatguy again. I have a larger torso than my legs. not to mention I dont use my set up for anything other the computer repair/hacking and emergency situations. Im far to heavy and out of shape to be using it for rope swing and the like (One of the reasons Im losing weight now is so I can rope swing one day!)

>>266362
Eat 1 medium-sized bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every day, you will lose 20 pounds in a month and a half.

Just don't do anything drastic and lose that weight the right way. Don't become a medical risk. Remember, it doesn't matter how long it takes - just get it done.

>>266362
Hey, Thatguy, did you e-mail me about this project yet?

>>266530
wrong. Simply eating a healthy food once a day is not how weight loss works. Go to /fit/ if you want to lose weight.

>>266782
Not long- term, meaningful weightloss, but you should drop some weight none the less.

This guy is right, though - in order for the belt to be at maximum efficiency, you must first get yourself at maximum efficiency.

That guy here I've lost 40 pounds this month. And I've already spoken to Nutionalists and personal trainers. I was 310 in July. Now I'm 270. I would like to be 180 ideally but that's more of a long term goal(like 2 years from now). I haven't emailed you yet because I'm not entirely sure what to ask you and what not

>>266908
It doesn't matter, dude. If you're into the idea, drop me a line. I started up an e-mail group to send out key equipment updates, plus I can send you all the links to the sites I used to buy equipment.

>>266908
BTW, congrats on the weight loss!

Can I into Email newsletter?

>>267166

Me as well?

>>267166
>>267168

Of course, drop me am e-mail -

lucassparda@yahoo.com

No tests due to weather. Again.

Good news is that my new, smaller pouches should be in by next week, so I can finally start filling them.

I could also use a dummy waist to model the belt while i'm putting it together - so if anyone knows where I can get a cheap one, let me know!

We definitely need a wikia to share and contribute these ideasa

>>267183
I agree, but I wouldn't know where to start...

>>267188
from the beginning.

>>267188

Supersuitforgood.wikispaces.com has some stuff on it already. Id also look at the batman suit thread, it goes hand in hand with this thread

>>267190

>>267191
Already been following the "functional bat suit torso" thread, took some good ideas. I see how i can create a new wikia through wikispaces.com. If my e-mail list gets too long, i will explore this option.

Maybe i'll expand and make a "Super Accessories" wikia and post my plans for the belt, suit, winch, reusable parachute, and wrist pc all on one site...

>>267192
LOL! Le Reddit is so funny :) They have the best memes.

>>267213
Never been there, and i was under the impression memes belonged to the internet, not one specific site.

>>267214
You were wrong and no one wants to see le rage faces xD. Also your idea is stupid and I hope you break your neck hanging from paracord.

>>267215
0/10 - but good try. Next time, try talking about my mom's sexual endeavors.

>>267217
>Someone on the internet thinks I'm a big fag? Must be a troll. Troll harder next time bro-- in the meantime, here's a cool rage comic. WHAT DO YOU MEAN I DON'T BELONG HERE

>>267221
>notmad
Thanks for bumping my fag paracord thread, bro.

>>267222
You're the only one bumping, actually. And my hope is to get the other residents of this board to realize why one should not encourage people such as yourself to post here. You are helping me greatly in this endeavor by continuing to regurgitate your drivel. Now that you've gone through "u mad bro", "0/10", and "thanks for bumping my thread", what will your next post contain?

I'm probably going to get banned over this but oh well, I'm really sick of summer.

Shut the fuck up lets talk about paracords and booby traps and stuff

>>267229
Exactly.

Anywho, i'm hoping to get more tests done this coming saturday, since it's my only day off. If not, i have a week of vacatiom coming to me the third week of this month - plenty of time to catch up on testing.

I'm hoping to get my hands on a zip line trolly by then.

>>267229
prolly should avoid booby traps, the legality of them is controversial

>>267348
I agree - still, simple trip-up traps won't hurt and can be very effective.

I'd try to stay away from smashing, slicing, squishing, exploding, stabbing, or shooting traps.

>>267350

Carrying a lot of thickish metal cable would be perfect for this

>>267556
naw there are some decent trip wire you can find that are thing but durable enough for traps

>>267350
thatguy here. http://www.patriotsurplus.com/r296.html?productid=r296&channelid=FROOG&utm_source=CSEs&u
tm_medium=GoogleProducts&utm_campaign=PatriotSurplus&gclid=CMS8y6_C1LECFcFeTAod8kwAVQ

>>267636
you should try to find a mini plasma cutter. if you have you're emergency power pack that has a standard outlet, you can literally burn right through steel. Interesting piece of tech, a plasma cutter.

>>267656
>>267656
pic very much related
and the cleavage is just the start!

>>267657
do you mean an arc welder?

>>267662

That's a plasma cutter she's holding.

>>267662
No... I mean a plasma cutter. It's basically an air compressor, some fairly complex control electronics, and a copper electrode with a tiny button of pure hafnium embedded in it. Then when you fire it, the compressor blows arc plasma out the torch and into the metal.
the difference is that a plasma cutter uses arc plasma

>>267670
>>267665
Well I know how to make an arc welder with a car battery. Used it like 4 times since I realy don't need to weld things often (and if i did id higher a professional)

>>267678
Weld-bro here
TELL ME YOUR SECRETS

>>267679
http://makeprojects.com/Project/Car-Battery-Welding/1232/1 Its not the best guide but its decent. I'm sure you can find a better one online

>>267645
Not a bad idea, bookmarking this for later - thanks!

>>267656
Great idea - except my powerpack is only 5v USB...

>>267657
Thanks for that!

>>267678
>>267726
Pic related

What are some sewing techniques to attach pouches to the belt? Like really something strong

>>269376
dental floss.

>>269470

I heard somewhere that dental floss can hold 15lbs. Bradding the dental floss could improve strength

bump! this is an intriguing thread

>>269582

I recommend you check out supersuitforgood.wikiaspaces.com for some more interesting info

>>269376
Dunno about sewing, but you could use magnets or metal fasteners.

>>269481
I wonder how accurate this is...

>>269627
This is why I came here! I just posted the Utility Belt as a featured page, so I came to spread the news.

http://supersuitforgood.wikispaces.com/Utility+Belt

Bump

Ought to carry a small amount of Aluminum and Iron-Oxide powder for thermite. What about those ping-pong ball smoke bombs? Look them up on youtube. Maybe if you put a few strike anywhere matches inside it, it could light on impact?