Ok things have slowed down here after the holiday. I have some time available to start figuring out a kit for this seat. I could make it with either a versa button or the rope cleat but fair warning, the cleat is an expensive part.
Lol I have no idea where people will get them, but if they already have a seat, I can help with the rest.
Yep. For small quantities, investment casting is the way to go, but piece part cost is higher.
Honestly I don't know. I haven't had a chance to hunt with the rope cleat yet. In my mind it's better and should be quieter since there is no buckle involved, but I haven't had time to really test it out. One thing I can tell you is ours more expensive. The cleat was like 35$ and 1/4" amsteel is over $1.00 a foot (I think I have around 10 feet on this one to allow for two wraps). Vs the versa button which is $5 and the lone wolf strap which is $10 and I think lone wolf ships for 5$
I agree with Dave. I tested some amsteel on a kong duck in my garage and just with a quick testing I could see the fibers were crushed and discolored. It is probably related to why they don't recommend knotting amsteel as well.
If you are doing this I and probably a few others would prepay for a seat to help provide necessary capital.
Your absolutely right which is why I used a much larger amsteel than was needed for strength. I wanted to make sure there was enough meat for the cleat.
I think that's what we'll end up doing. We can pre-sale so we have the funds to buy the molds.
Hey Erniepower, I know investment casting and sand casting are very similar I'm wondering why the investment casting is the way to go. Just a simple answer is fine as I am just thinking about trying to cast a platform using a sand casting. It would be a pretty big undertaking for me as I'm not really set up for it.
You know what, based on some reading, investment casting might not be best based on the size we are talking. Sand casting Matty be more appropriate. We do investment casting rather than injection molding for my work here but it's for smaller more exact parts.
You know what, based on the size and simplicity of this part, sand casting might be a better option.
We actually did sand casting with a foam model back in high school metal shop. We cut the foam with a tool that was nothing more than a wire tied tight between two points hooked to a d size battery to make it hot. Glue pieces together as needed. Watched a few you tube videos showing the diy process, pretty simple but think I'll just wait to see what you come up with.
