OSAP Part II (AKA hillbilly body armor)

[chopinbloc]

That's a good idea. I was also thinking Tyvek might work well, but it may not adhere well.

 

[Baron_Null]

According to DuPont, Tyvek can be adhered to itself and other surfaces using a variety of adhesives. Apparently the best will be a "Solvent-based single-component polyurethane adhesive". Now what constitutes that I cannot say, but some are saying Gorilla Glue meets the criteria as an adhesive. If this is the case and it can be adhered to itself and other surfaces with a decent amount of strength, it brings the option of layering, which might increase strength without increasing weight too quickly, given how lightweight Tyvek is.

 

[chopinbloc]

Nice! It's also super cheap. I think most hardware stores have Tyvek tarps.

 

[DHJenkins]

Why not take a page out of the bulletproof window playbook and put some sort of high-strength film between the layers? Also, if you're going to use bed-liner, buy it by the gallon - IIRC, it's about $35 at an auto parts store. Might also embed some fiberglass (chopped or stranded) while you're at it to strengthen it...

 

[230RN]

Re duct tape....

...and also with the adhesive weakening and melting in high heat...

....The only problem I see with it is the adhesive dries out over time....

So what? As long as it doesn't move, its strength is still there, no?

 

[chopinbloc]

In my experience, old duct tape is very weak.

 

[kozak6]

You ever mess around with phenolic laminates?

Or maybe a couple strips of steel belted tire. Post apocalyptic styling is a decided bonus.

 

[chopinbloc]

Never heard of them. I thought about using tire to back the plates but the curvature is an issue.

 

[svtruth]

Since I know nothing about it, I'll add my $.02.
I like Mr. Jenkins' idea of flexible membrane, How about Kevlar? Easily available from Jamestown Supply, in RI.
And for glue I would try 5200, same source
Good luck

 

[EmGeeGeorge]

Wwnkd?

Ned Kelly would approve...