Wow... I've always thought about improvised armor and ways to make it but assumed I didn't have the ability. Now I'm going to try. I'd rather try something in uncharted territory since you've already proved what can be done. I mean, you stopped a freaking .357 mag with a homemade mask!! What's your background and what go you interested in doing this?
Well, I'm glad you are inspired to try to make stuff! Just make sure to test it on something other than yourself lol. As far as my background I've worked in industry's that manufactured plastics, but I don't have a degree or anything, if that's what your asking. I'm just a hobbyist that's read a lot of books and papers on this topic, but I've learned a lot just by just trying it myself. I've always liked building stuff and screwing around with plastics, and a friend suggested making some of my projects public for people to see, my goal is to make something worth patenting, becoming an inventor would be a dream come true.
Keep working on this idea. Have you seen the price of plate armour inserts these days? The plate vests aren't real expensive.. until you order the actual plates. I've often thought there were better option than heavy ceramics.
I was not even aware this kind of technology was available now outside of a Hollywood movie. Tomorrows technology is here today with this appliance of science. This is a phenomenal and useful project.
Also, did you say what the weight was? Because I'm trying to think of what way you could do this that would be lighter and I think it's almost impossible. Steel would be heavy and maybe not as good at absorbing impact. And I don't personally know of a better way to achieve a ballistic mask. I think the idea of angling the breathing hole for the mouth would work but, you would lose the guy fawkes look. I wonder if the angles would help to deflect bullets in the same way as the sloped armor on tanks. But, I think if you made a plate of this it would have also stopped those rounds so, it probably doesn't matter. I was shocked this actually made most rounds bounce off. Test I've seen of other armor the rounds always seem to go in and get trapped.
Honestly it only weighted 1.5-2 pounds! It was very light, one of the ways I think you could improve the design would be to vacuum form it. That would make it thinner, and maybe even shave the weight down to just a pound. The sloped armor idea, now that's an idea, to help deform and deflect the rounds rather than catch them. And the resin i used is very tough and resists breaking, and that Spectra fabric is insane man, really I'm surprised this held up so well.
@@Techthisoutmeow Am I getting caught in your spam folder, or are you really busy? I would like to send you the small mild steel plate, or if you want I could send you a complete mask. I hope you can get back to me, as I am very excited about working on this.
honestly, I don't think it would stop rifle rounds, even with how well it held up against the .375 magnum. However, I've been working on some new designs lately that just might be able to withstand some higher energy rounds, I'll be uploading my findings soon, so stay tuned!
@@Techthisoutmeow probably difficult for the mask, but the ballistic plate could use a layer of porcelain tile on the front and a 2mm layer of steel on the back with some kind of liquid liner on the back of that.
Nice! ...I was only a little bit bugged by you calling the SD9 VE, "The Smith & Wesson" lol. XD (S&W is the manufacturer; not the make and model.) I'm also a grammar nazi lol.
@@bigsean2473 The SD and the Sigma are the same thing; SD was formerly known as the Sigma. Might not be the VE though; the differences between the SD9 VE and SD9 are hard to spot. Personally, I think they just made the same gun, added "VE" to it, then jacked up the price to make more money on pretty much the exact same gun lol.
no if you look at both they look different, the sigma was the first model that they were sued by glock for. the sd was the one they came up with after that
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Wow... I've always thought about improvised armor and ways to make it but assumed I didn't have the ability. Now I'm going to try. I'd rather try something in uncharted territory since you've already proved what can be done. I mean, you stopped a freaking .357 mag with a homemade mask!! What's your background and what go you interested in doing this?
Well, I'm glad you are inspired to try to make stuff! Just make sure to test it on something other than yourself lol. As far as my background I've worked in industry's that manufactured plastics, but I don't have a degree or anything, if that's what your asking. I'm just a hobbyist that's read a lot of books and papers on this topic, but I've learned a lot just by just trying it myself. I've always liked building stuff and screwing around with plastics, and a friend suggested making some of my projects public for people to see, my goal is to make something worth patenting, becoming an inventor would be a dream come true.
Keep working on this idea. Have you seen the price of plate armour inserts these days? The plate vests aren't real expensive.. until you order the actual plates. I've often thought there were better option than heavy ceramics.
Thanks, Funny enough I'm working on my own ceramics right now, about to shoot them up and upload the results.
Tech this out meow Awesome! Look forward to watching the video. Take care!
I was not even aware this kind of technology was available now outside of a Hollywood movie. Tomorrows technology is here today with this appliance of science. This is a phenomenal and useful project.
Also, did you say what the weight was? Because I'm trying to think of what way you could do this that would be lighter and I think it's almost impossible. Steel would be heavy and maybe not as good at absorbing impact. And I don't personally know of a better way to achieve a ballistic mask. I think the idea of angling the breathing hole for the mouth would work but, you would lose the guy fawkes look. I wonder if the angles would help to deflect bullets in the same way as the sloped armor on tanks. But, I think if you made a plate of this it would have also stopped those rounds so, it probably doesn't matter. I was shocked this actually made most rounds bounce off. Test I've seen of other armor the rounds always seem to go in and get trapped.
Honestly it only weighted 1.5-2 pounds! It was very light, one of the ways I think you could improve the design would be to vacuum form it. That would make it thinner, and maybe even shave the weight down to just a pound. The sloped armor idea, now that's an idea, to help deform and deflect the rounds rather than catch them. And the resin i used is very tough and resists breaking, and that Spectra fabric is insane man, really I'm surprised this held up so well.
kinda wanted to see a close up pic after each shot, or set of rounds,
This is cool
Do you know what weight spectra you used the link in the description has changed
I have a suggestion: Do the test fire first, then show the build process, so we know we're not wasting our time. Otherwise, great build!
Hi again,
instead of using polycarbonate on the eyes, wouldn't it be more advantageous to make a face shield in front of the mask?
why not both?
@@inferno7181 both sounds good.
Nice work!
Thanks, I'm working on another mask that will have bullet proof glass for the eyes.
@@Techthisoutmeow Am I getting caught in your spam folder, or are you really busy? I would like to send you the small mild steel plate, or if you want I could send you a complete mask. I hope you can get back to me, as I am very excited about working on this.
very creative try some rifle rounds on the same material pls
honestly, I don't think it would stop rifle rounds, even with how well it held up against the .375 magnum. However, I've been working on some new designs lately that just might be able to withstand some higher energy rounds, I'll be uploading my findings soon, so stay tuned!
@@Techthisoutmeow probably difficult for the mask, but the ballistic plate could use a layer of porcelain tile on the front and a 2mm layer of steel on the back with some kind of liquid liner on the back of that.
@@Meop79 could maybe do some layers of ceramic resin composites.
Cool!
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
try a mix of sheet metal and plastic
What if I want to buy one?
That is awesome!
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.
Dope
Wow!
Thanks!
Need to work on light body armor plates
He already did.
amazing
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm making another one of these soon, but with improvements.
@@Techthisoutmeow nice , waiting new videos , maybe a steel composite body armor
If possible , test a transparent epoxy resin layer as bulletproof material , is very clear and resistant
There will be some steel composite hybrids in upcoming videos. Any suggestions on steel you wanted to see tested? like grade and thickness?
if the bullet hit the concrete it could ricochet, make sure you have safety glasses
Nice! ...I was only a little bit bugged by you calling the SD9 VE, "The Smith & Wesson" lol. XD (S&W is the manufacturer; not the make and model.)
I'm also a grammar nazi lol.
thats not a sd9 ve its a sigma 9
@@bigsean2473 The SD and the Sigma are the same thing; SD was formerly known as the Sigma. Might not be the VE though; the differences between the SD9 VE and SD9 are hard to spot. Personally, I think they just made the same gun, added "VE" to it, then jacked up the price to make more money on pretty much the exact same gun lol.
no if you look at both they look different, the sigma was the first model that they were sued by glock for. the sd was the one they came up with after that
@@bigsean2473 Nice.
How much for mask ?
Ill pay $75
Just make it lmfao