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[PSUBS-MAILIST] Basic starting points



Hello everyone,

I hope the subject wasn't too misleading--these may not be so "basic."
My friend and I have been discussing building a psub for several years
now and are gleaning as much info from all of you as possible.  But
being a little short on experience and connections, one of the
fundamental things we've kind of avoided thus far is how to actually go
about obtaining a pressure hull.  I'd love to get info from many of you
about where you went to get the material, how you found places to do
your machining, welding, etc., and maybe even ballpark prices.  For
example, were any of you able to find some sort of industrial piping
from which you could take a section for the main P.H.?  Or did you have
plates formed and welded together (seems a bit much for a small scale
sub)?  As for end caps, same thing--is there anything existing that can
be used, or must it all be custom made, and if so, where and for how
much might one get that done?  Feel free to offer any and all info you
have about this sort of thing.  As of right now, neither of us (myself
or my friend) has the equipment or experience to do much of anything on
our own, and I'm not sure how much that will change when it comes time
to get started.  So all info is helpful.  Thanks.

-Jeff Akins