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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Basic starting points
----- Original Message -----
From: <cjsubs@mindspring.com>
To: PSubs Mailing List <Personal_Submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 11:50 PM
Subject: [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
>
Hi
> We can help you with your needs for the K-350 model subs. We can build
any of
the parts you need for fabrication And we can also assist you with any
fabrication questions you may have. The plans are still sold by Mr Kittrege
..Also we have a K-350 sub that is approx
1/3 finished that we would be willing to sell.
We also have a K-350 that is about 10 years old that is for sale. This sub
is still diving in the Fla keys. hope we can help you to move forward in
building a submersible
Regards John Maynard
Lake Diver Inc.
Phone (607) 73-41403
Wellsburg., N.Y. 14904
Visit our website at http://members.xoom.com/pmaynard/
>