I'm making various body armors. Here is my current setup:Torin Gray Porcelain TileSingle layer of 18oz fiberglassTorin Gray Porcelain TileSingle layer of 18oz fiberglass24 layers of 18oz fiberglassAll surrounded in 2 layers of 18oz fiberglass and cemented with 1 layer of 18oz fiberglass.It survived 10 rounds of M855 from a 20" barrel at ~30 yards.
>>2881384Here is my first attempt. The setup was:Capri Classics Porcelain TileSingle layer of 18oz fiberglassCapri Classics Porcelain TileSingle layer of 18oz fiberglass24 layers of 18oz fiberglassAll surrounded in 2 layers of 18oz fiberglass and cemented with 1 layer of 18oz fiberglass.
>>2881385My next plate will be:Torin Gray Porcelain TileSingle layer of 18oz fiberglassCapri Classics Porcelain TileSingle layer of 18oz fiberglass20 layers of 18oz fiberglassAll surrounded in 2 layers of 18oz fiberglass and cemented with 1 layer of 18oz fiberglass.This should reduce the weight somewhat, while maintaining protection. The latest plate had a weight of 9lbs 14oz. The first was ~9lb 2oz. The plates have been 10.5x12", but I plan on making that 10x12 or 9.75x11.75 to further reduce weight.
>>2881388I've also been looking at these ceramic plates: https://blackbeardpp.com/shop/ols/products/reaction-bonded-sic-ceramic-torso-plateAccording to their ebay listing it only takes 10 layers of 24oz woven fiberglass to make a lvl4 plate. I've got plenty of that. The epoxy I use may not be as good as theirs, so I'll add a couple more layers. I use the cheapest epoxy on Amazon. According to them the final weight will be around 7lbs, which is lighters than most entry level lvl4 plates. It'll also have the benefit of using silicon carbide instead of alumina. I'd have to buy some drop foam padding and cheap cordura to finish the plate. I'd guess they would come out around $125 each
wouldn't some tool grade steel be better than the ceramic, just too expensive for mass application?
>>2881408I spent $8 on the plate. Steel is expensive and heavy, so I wouldn't use it either way. I have looked into thin aluminum sheets to add to the strikeface. It looks as though compressing the ceramic in fiberglass and aluminum would increase it's effectiveness.
>>2881414what about an elastic layer that grabs the bullettire tread spaced armor after the first third of fiberglass
I made a plate once from 1/4 AR-400 steel, I gave it a 5 degree bend in the middle. I worked in a fab shop so cost was $0. I shit it with a .45, not surprisingly the bullet did nothing.
nasrallah was behind 100 linear feet of compacted earth and concrete, it's better to just not get shot
>>2881384Some guy on here was making custom body armor and armor masks a few years ago. I think he just had 100% plastic, though it was pretty thick.
Good, now upgrade it with a proper ceramics.Why use kitchen tiles when you can bye actual intender ceramic tiles meant for bodyarmor form china?Cheapest option is alumina and if you want something better then silicon carbide is on menu.Also for backing glasfibre might be easiest to make, byt kevlar and UHMWPE is an option.
>>2881384Just melt some aluminum cans and throw in bar of magnesium, better stuff
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-n1_O5Ax_SECan this be DIYed on a smaller scale? The oven may be a bit complicated, but I believe it's doable if scaled down.
>>2881419I'm also looking at a thickness around 1.18". I want it to fit in my condor Sentry >>2881455Too much money and work.>>2881467Have thought about using popcans, but never tried. I guess it would be a good excuse to make a foundry.>>2881472Kinda. It would never be consistent at a small level, especially the oven.
>>2881384uh.................. OP?
>>2881558Yes?
>>2881384which CEO are you going after?you will get caught, and you will be shot with something that will go right through whatever you can make.
>>2881384Bretty good for floor tiles.How much does it weigh?Did you take it apart to see how far the steel penetrator went?
>>2881635That plate was 10.5x12, weighing 9lb 14oz. One steel penetrator was caught between the ceramic, all others were caught by the backer.
>>2881384There is a youtube channel that just experiments with composites for various things. Can't think of the name. Super interesting if you are into that sort of thing. And, I have a buddy who designs body armor. composites of ceramic and fibers definitely seems to be the way to go.
>>2881414Stainless steel mesh is light and really cheap. Even if you use the ceramic I’d expect it would hold the ceramic together better. Also any pics of the damage behind the plate? Even if plate has no hole wearer could still get tiny shards of ceramic inside his body
>>2881440Are you thinking of the German with pieces of ceramics in resin?Sometimes I wonder about him, did he get v&, did his wife take the kids and flee his escapades?
>>2881794No damage behind the plate. No ceramic escaped the outer layer of fiberglass
>>2881614>you will get caught, and you will be shot with something that will go right through whatever you can make.pigniggers are running 5.56x45mm which is easily defeated.
>>2881440>>2881803https://warosu.org/diy/thread/2420333
