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locked penis (Lockedpenis)
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Username: Lockedpenis
Post Number: 6
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 3:59 am: | |
Hi, I've started trying to design a homemade stainless steel belt for my girlfriend and was wondering what thickness of the steel is in professionally made belts. I'm also love info on lining materials etc. from those who have done this sort of thing in the past. Thanks in advance for your comments. |
Susan (Builder)
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Username: Builder
Post Number: 1048
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 1:16 pm: | |
Most makers use 1.0 or 1.5mm shields and 1.5 0r 2mm for waistbands. Many use 316 stainless for all of it, but others use 303 for thicker turned components because it is easier to work with.
Both NeoSteel and My-Steel now offer CBs with built in thicker materials. I think NeoSteel use 3mm plate for their “masterpiece” range (which are not lined or edged) and My-Steel use 6mm for some parts in their heavy range.
Occasionally customers ask CB makers for waistbands and shields 12mm thick and more (some will even try it); but even 6mm is pushing the limits for essential shaping and fine adjustment for a good metalwork shop, so IMHO the workable limits for making a practical CB are closer to 3mm for the any 316 sheet metal parts.
Because edging and lining CBs well in Silicone or Neoprene for smoothness of movement and comfort is quite tricky, there are benefits in choosing to work in slightly thicker – but unlined – sheet material. However, getting the cut and bending profile of the frontal shield and waistband right becomes much harder; and possible pressure sores, due to poor shaping, are more likely.
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The established CB makers – What can they offer you?
The benefits of mature, tested, designs for the shield and waistband are considerable for all would be CB makers, regardless of metalworking skill. You wont get this even approximately right until you have made and worn the first three prototypes; and expect to repeat all these mistakes again when you make one for another person.
A maker with between 50 and 200 successful CBs behind them will have developed an “Eye” for shaping that only experience provides. That is why I own a use a Tollyboy made by Richard Davis, I realise how good they are. The design of lock blocks, connectors, linkages and even penis tubes is often quite personal, even idiosyncratic - but simpler to grasp. The cut and shaping of flat sheet components is a true art, born of experience and a talent. Very few people have that today.
I would advise anyone who wants to make a good CB for themselves, to have one made for them by Tollyboy, NeoSteel, My-Steel or LIS. Go and see these people and get properly measured, I mean that. Then tune the shaping of the CB they make carefully over a month - and wear it for six months. When you have done that, you are almost ready to start trying to develop a cut for yourself.
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The above has drifted from your question; but I do so with a good heart and the best of intentions.
Susan |
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