Kurt's Homebrew Helmet Page

 

 

My dive partner, Kurt & I have been talking for years about
how easy it would be to build an old-fashioned
shallow water diving helmet out of an old water tank.

Well, here's Kurt's first take on the Homebrew Helmet.

 

Here's the tank cut down to size with shoulder & front port cutouts.

 

It fits!

 

Add the front portlight frame...

 

..and an upper light.

 

A pair of side lights completes the classic four-window helmet.

 

Breastplate added - ready for welding!

 

Still to come: Brass portlight frames, lifting handle, air inlet valve and ballast weights.

 

One of the inspirations for this project.

 

 

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