How to attach O2 Canister

[Wiggleplum]

Hey guys,

 

I finished my O2 canister a few weeks back, and got it painted and glued up together. I didn't take into consideration how I was actually going to attach it while building it.... What are some of the methods you guys use? I would prefer not to have to spend 20+ bucks on some metal clips, so any cost saving or simple ideas would be awesome.

 

Thanks everyone,

Michael

[Locitus[Admin]]

Get some strips of aluminum and bend them yourself if you want to save money and still be accurate.

[TK_LEPER]

How to make Thermal Detonator Belt Clips - Tutorial Part One: ---------

 

FYI, I also take trades for my parts.

Edited January 17, 2022 by gmrhodes13
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[n0c00lgamertag]

Get them from Jesse ^ that's where I got mine. And they're great!

Edited September 19, 2011 by n0c00lgamertag

[NoVATie[Admin]]

If you're really pressed for time/money you can check Walmart's camping section for table cloth clasps. They're fairly easy to bend into the right shape.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

I use nuts and bolts to attach clips, with the nuts glued from the inside.

 

bending clips with 1"W x 1/16" T is a fairly easy process with a couple of C clamps and some careful bending.

 

for Authentic props versions of the T det I use the following measurements to get shorter clips than jess

 

8-3/4" long holes at 1" and then 1- 1/2" from that for the bolts.

 

draw a line on the tube align the metal strip starting at the 1" hole edge and clamp to the line.

 

bend the strip 1/3 over the tube. then looking at the tube you determine your belt line.

 

clamp a piece of metal to the end and bend a 60d bend for the belt retainer.

 

clamp another piece of metal to the strip and using that as a guide bend a 90d bend towards the belt.

 

then bend it over to 180d this should form the proper shape for a clip..

 

sanding down the aluminum with emery paper about 200g for a few brush strokes eliminates scratches and marks before bending makes for a shiny set of clips.

 

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Edited January 17, 2022 by gmrhodes13
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