#58956 - 01/24/06 12:32 AM
Home brew BugOutBar
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I was really wanting an Atwood Micro BugOutBar, but really couldn't justify the $60, although I'm sure it's worth it. So, I made one myself. The picture isn't the greatest. http://webpages.charter.net/dougd/flash/IM000396.jpgThe finished product on the bottom started out as the one on top. I got it from http://www.mcmaster.com/ product number 6000A3. It is hardened spring steel. I thought I could modify it with my tools at home, but no go. I needed an industrial grinder to cit the piece off, and an arc welder to cut the hole. I was going to make two, but it was a lot more work than I anticipated.
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#58957 - 01/24/06 03:05 AM
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journeyman
Registered: 08/29/05
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Loc: Lower Fla. Keys
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Slick!
Have you come up with a use for the remaining 1/3 of the original bar?
Scott
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#58958 - 01/24/06 03:14 AM
Re: Home brew BugOutBar
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Loc: PA. USA
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WOW! very impresive!! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
How long did it take to make
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#58959 - 01/24/06 04:12 AM
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Have you come up with a use for the remaining 1/3 of the original bar? Not yet, any suggestions?
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#58960 - 01/24/06 04:12 AM
Re: Home brew BugOutBar
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How long did it take to make About 15 minutes once I had the right tools.
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#58961 - 01/24/06 04:19 AM
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Cranky Geek
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Loc: Vermont
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Drill a hole for a split ring. That will give you some extra leverage for the angled bit.
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#58962 - 01/24/06 04:24 AM
Re: Home brew BugOutBar
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Drill a hole for a split ring I did and there is. It doesn't show well in the picture, but that's how the clip is attached. That was the hardest part and required the welder to cut it.
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#58963 - 01/24/06 05:53 AM
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Paranoid?
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That's just dang cool.
Nice work.
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#58964 - 01/24/06 06:36 AM
Re: Home brew BugOutBar
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Registered: 12/07/05
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Loc: Central Illinois
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That's really impressive. Maybe I can enlist someone to help me build one. That's quite an impressive reduction in cost! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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#58965 - 01/24/06 07:17 AM
Re: Home brew BugOutBar
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Paranoid?
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I seriously wish I still worked in a machine shop right about now. LOL
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#58966 - 01/24/06 07:33 AM
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Hehe... that's what I meant about enlisting some help. I used to have access to that equipment, but now I'll have to talk up one of my cousins who work metal machining equipment.
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#58967 - 01/24/06 01:33 PM
Re: Home brew BugOutBar
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Registered: 05/16/05
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Loc: Finger Lakes of NY State
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Yea, the flat bars are great. I made one for PSK use and have 1 I carry in my wallet. I've had one in my wallet about 6 months, and have used it a lot. I carry a small saw blade, a double ended screwdriver bit, and a large philips bit tucked in my wallet. 
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#58968 - 01/24/06 02:36 PM
Re: Home brew BugOutBar
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I saw it. I was speaking of repeating the process if possible with the bent end that is left over.
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#58969 - 01/24/06 04:06 PM
Re: Home brew BugOutBar
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Registered: 11/10/03
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Loc: Augusta, GA
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Not yet, any suggestions? Mini-grappling hook
Edited by ki4buc (01/24/06 06:31 PM)
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#58970 - 01/24/06 04:39 PM
Re: Home brew BugOutBar
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I saw it. I was speaking of repeating the process if possible with the bent end that is left over. My mistake, sorry. Sometimes I lose track of which post is replying to which. The hole was the hardest part, unfortunately. I had to have a friend cut the hole with a welding unit. I don't want to pester him.
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#58971 - 01/24/06 06:29 PM
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I had to have a friend cut the hole with a welding unit. I don't want to pester him. What? Afraid that your friend might put a hole in you? <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Edited by ki4buc (01/24/06 06:29 PM)
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