Hardware store level 3+ Armor build

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In this project video I show the construction and testing of three SAPI that were made with materials I got from local hardware stores. These plates handled the m855, m193, 7.62x39 FMJ and a shot from the 7.62x54r! Very impressive for plates that cost around 50 bucks to make! I'll make sure to test some smaller sample plates on ballistic clay soon for the BDF readings and make a follow up to this one, so check back soon!
material list for the plates:
Plate #1:
porcelain ceramic used: Capri classic tiles from Lowes hardware store. www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Select...
Fiberglass welding blanket used: Chicago electric 4ftx6ft welding blanket from harbor freight: www.harborfreight.com/4-ft-x-...
Coating I used to keep the ceramic together: Vulkem 116 www.menards.com/main/paint/ca...
polyester fiberglass resin I used: Bondo polyester resin www.menards.com/main/tools/au...
Plate #2:
Same as above, only difference was the welding blanket, and that one was this brand: www.menards.com/main/tools/we... This effected The total weight, as this blanket is heavier and required more resin.
Plate #3:
Same for the ceramics, resin, and sealant. Only difference was the welding blanket: black stallion 24 oz acrylic coated welding blanket: store.cyberweld.com/black-sta...
NOTE: you'll find this stuff on large rolls at welding supplies stores, but honestly, I would stick to uncoated stuff. This stuff underperformed vs the first two plates.
And there you have it! Make sure to coat the ceramics evenly with the Vulkem 116, I think I went a little light on plate two for weight reduction, which is why the ceramics busted more.
Thanks to everyone for sharing my videos and helping me reach 10,000 subscribers. I enjoy making these projects, and the support keeps me motivated to try harder and work longer on these things. we've come along way, With so much more to do, so stay tuned! Video that inspired this build: • How to Make AMAZING Bu...
check Out my instagram and patreon if you want, also for the discord Bois, I have plans to get our community back up and running. Ill provide a link here soon! Hope you enjoyed some of the best armor I've made on this channel so far, take care and stay safe!
-Tech

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@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

Also, if you guys could share this video I would be forever grateful.

@N3ZLA Жыл бұрын

Where did you get that shirt?

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

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@N3ZLA Жыл бұрын

@@Techthisoutmeow thanks!

@evansaw293 Жыл бұрын

I thought prepper circles would be all over vids like this

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

@@evansaw293 they filter in over time

@ZNA_Productions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout-out, bud! Great video.

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

For sure brother! Your videos are amazing.

@kooolainebulger8117 8 ай бұрын

ngl, you're the main reason i got into machining, so thanks for showing a broke kid now broke young adult how to make things on a budget

@joshmiller9783 8 ай бұрын

@@kooolainebulger8117fuck yea man keep it up.

@jay-by1se 5 ай бұрын

I was an armor designer for BAE system for years. We made so many plates from dinner plates and tiles. They absolutely work. Add titanium layers as backing or just order 416 stainless steel in 2mm. You get great results. Wrapping it in nylon worth gorilla glue will help spall. Or a thin sheet of aluminum on top.

@mrinterested 2 ай бұрын

Where can one get titanium layers?

@larkop6504 Ай бұрын

@@mrinterestedRussia and China

@BLASTIC0 Жыл бұрын

Just put soundproofing in my truck… im ready for the next layer of protection. 😉

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

I feel you, the jeep build is coming along!

@SlimJim-hr7he 9 ай бұрын

Sound PROOFING or sound REDUCING! Is this the tard channel?

@thomascrowe3407 8 ай бұрын

Compare to 1/4” plate and laminated with 1/4” plate.

@JinKee 4 ай бұрын

you’ve seen the Killdozer 2.0 video on youtube?

@Mrgunsngear Жыл бұрын

My viewers directed me here---good shit man.

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Your channel is great, if you ever want to test out some armor I can send you some!

@vetal6806 Жыл бұрын

You can cover the front with thin layer of fiberglass to avoid ceramic falling apart. That way part of the ceramic crush would remain in the armor and contribute to breaking up follow up shots. In production body armor tests, you can actually see that while ceramic is crushed in the pocket, it continues to break apart bullets even when shots land in the same spot.

@PutinIsGay Жыл бұрын

He literally said he was going to do exactly that.

@russ_vee_jr4199 8 ай бұрын

My thought exactly. Also, an Edge-Shot can be expected to delaminate the plate and Pass-Tru.

@percussivemaintenance7222 Жыл бұрын

Respect for the shoutout to ZNA, and super impressed with how much progress you were able to make in the development!

@johnnymccann5607 Жыл бұрын

simple and effective you cost efficient diy. wow. thank you young man. papa

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

You welcome, more to come soon!

@cuylerleonard3920 Жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate your inclusion of the weight in the variables, this helps a lot.

@achadsguidetodrivingandlif6027 8 ай бұрын

Nice job shouting out ZNA I still watch him good guy this is a great video thank you

@whiskerbusiness8564 4 ай бұрын

Saw another design made with 2 floor tiles, plywood, then 5/16 steel. Wrapped in ductape. Pretty light and held up well with 223, 556. 7.62x39. Clean design

@aiyahuntacheimumbi236 Жыл бұрын

A full suit would probably look like Star Wars Stormtrooper Armor lol Another point for style and aesthetic

@shozanhanma2709 Жыл бұрын

I want a Vader build so bad

@Tantheman. 4 ай бұрын

it would be super heavy though

@xxxlonewolf49 4 ай бұрын

I'd luv to that, add the metal layer & Fiberglass on top.

@Tantheman. 4 ай бұрын

@xxxlonewolf49 the tile should be in front and then fiberglass, then steel. If the steel is in front, the bullet is going to go through and the there will be tile spalling which might injure you

@xxxlonewolf49 4 ай бұрын

@Tantheman. Oh yes. Fiberglass wrapn tile, more Fiberglass then a metal backer is my thoughts. Could stick a 2nd metal layer in the middle, but weight till go up

@cuylerleonard3920 Жыл бұрын

I also appreciate your obvious knowledge of engineering rules, as you understand stress concentrations and things like hard corners, thank you 👏

@drwily Жыл бұрын

Great work!

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

@ZeonsZone Жыл бұрын

Awesome work and video. Came to mind at 10:50 when you mentioned placing a layer of fiberglass on top to hold it together, came to mind trying out makeing a pouch out of fiber glass warp or use a large piece to wrap it around the front and over on all 4 sides with it meeting at the back to keep all 4 sides from blowing out. Keep up the great work!

@jamesowens2781 Жыл бұрын

Your work is amazing

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Plenty more coming in

@tastydohnut Жыл бұрын

Can't remember if you mentioned it in this video, but it would be great to see some curved or multi-curved designs. I understand these would probably be of a lower protection rating than the plates shows in this video, but they would fit our plate carrier much easier. Fantastic work so far. Quite unbelievable that such simple materials can be manipulated into working pieces of armour.

@xxxlonewolf49 Жыл бұрын

ZNA is the man :) Glad to see someone else making more stuff like that!

@thomas-son9281 8 ай бұрын

I love that you gave ZNA a shoutout.

@ibbylancaster8981 Жыл бұрын

Dude, you had me at Hardware store plates. New sub. Much love from NC. 🤙🇺🇸

@0707RD Жыл бұрын

What a cool project, thank you for making this video

@elwildo14 Жыл бұрын

Great video ! And congrats !

@zell9058 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I’ve been enjoying the progress

@musbycrazy7080 Жыл бұрын

Great Video Bro! Thanks for the Great Ideas and Content!

@intj2948 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive work. I learned a lot from this video.

@BoEkingster Жыл бұрын

great stuff... I haven't watched full video yet, but glad you included weights

@piratewhoisquiet Жыл бұрын

Big ups for the ZNA shoutout! One of my favourite videos that one too, imagine that lmao

@tarkovmike6752 Жыл бұрын

Keep grinding this out. Thanks for the vids.

@sincityvogel Жыл бұрын

Amazing results

@idrissshively6640 5 ай бұрын

interesting and incredibly informative video - you're doing good work out here!

@capthappy345 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done friend

@hfreeman330 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Would love to see the large plates tested with the milk jug plastic similarly to how you did these.

@ianthescientist8827 Жыл бұрын

This is the most cost effective armor I ever saw. If you used a layer of 40 layers of kevlar you can make it stronger for like the same price. Also if you also made a catching layer of anything that'll slow bullet, it would definitely become a level 4-level 4+. Guard dog has layers like that, the kevlar layer and a few layers to slow bullet. Body armor I realized is a really good business hopefully you get a license and start a business.

@Lunchbox505 5 ай бұрын

Not sure I would wear these plates. But it is something that I would consider making to place inside vehicle doors and on the back of the seats to protect from crazy road rage people for sure!

@gotlifez3558 5 ай бұрын

the ceramic front is a great idea! i remember some cheap homemade plate which was shown at shooting rage yt video, it was just thick metal hardglued with some hard thick rubber slab

@xyphinon8544 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@lanceschaerer6875 Жыл бұрын

The extra layer would also help stopping the spall from the ceramic and shrapnel from the busted bullets from spattering you with fragments. Good video boss

@richbattaglia5350 Жыл бұрын

You’ve outdone yourself.

@jmjones7897 Жыл бұрын

Good work. Thanks man

@MegadethTillDeth Жыл бұрын

Good stuff man

@chiphailstone589 8 ай бұрын

How to book time. Just do it!!! Make $ while the world makes armor from your instructions, thoughts and experience. Id buy a copy today.

@johnthomson2377 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive! I would be interested in seeing a spall test. That practically bare ceramic strike face is the only thing keeping me from completely betting my life on one of these things.

@sa-amirel-hayeed699 Жыл бұрын

Fiberglass resin layer or some of that line-x or kevlar lining

@evansaw293 Жыл бұрын

Fuuuck yes! My main build is almost Identical I never tested it like that tho. I may scrap my UHMWPE build after seeing how well this works.

@user-wq3zs3qq7l 5 ай бұрын

Thanks you

@charlieandhudsonspal7031 Жыл бұрын

You have great neighbors

@holtbrent Жыл бұрын

I saw that ZNA video back 5 years or whatever ago, and I commented that he should try a ceramic floor tile strike face. Good work man

@apexindustries1453 Жыл бұрын

nice new video man

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, we'll have a new discord soon

@apexindustries1453 Жыл бұрын

nice

@dustinthewind357 5 ай бұрын

ZNA productions is a real one.

@jarredsegal6842 Жыл бұрын

You need to do a collaboration with demolition ranch Matt would love the targets and you’d love the accommodations and caliber options

@TheMattFreeMan Жыл бұрын

Solid content! Earned a sub

@gamecubekingdevon3 Жыл бұрын

very nice! i wonder if you could make a comparison, with the same welding blanket and same amount of layers of polyester resin vs epoxy resin vs phenolic resin (because i know that in soviet era tanks, for thoose that used a fiberglass composite, the resin was phenolic, so, the resine used to make bakelite)

@luciankristov6436 Жыл бұрын

The leading DIY scientist of body armor ☝🏻 keep up the good work my dude

@BuckFoeJiden Жыл бұрын

Try a thin layer of aluminum sheeting shaped over and around the edges of the front of your plate. Chemsol also makes some FANTASTIC surface coatings that will almost definitely hold together better than the caulking youre using. Navy G is super expensive, but really goes a long way. They have a long line of surface treatments that do great things, but Navy G is the best.

@bsouza4441 8 ай бұрын

Amazing.

@user-db2oj9vn9x 5 ай бұрын

one suggestion, you could sandwich 1/8 inch thick aluminum plates in between the ceramic layers, it shouldn't ad much mass but it should increase you're protection by around 50%, it would be really cool to see it stop 30-06 black tip.

@Wastelandman7000 Жыл бұрын

Love your shirt.

@shoes121255 Жыл бұрын

Have you tested different resin types on strength? Like vinyl esters or epoxy resins instead of the polyester resin. You could also try vacuum bagging during construction.

@Techthisoutmeow Жыл бұрын

I have a bit. Epoxy is always going to be the strongest honestly. One of my favorite is: theepoxyexperts.com/shop/adhesives/structural-strength/max-bond/max-bond-low-viscosity-ab/max-bond-low-viscosity-32-oz-epoxy-resin-fiberglassing-marine-aero-auto-boat-building-high-impact/ I used this for my ballistic mask and hat build, if you've seen those. It would be fun to do a head to head comparison of resins some day. Vacuum bagging is amazing, as well as resin transfer. I was keeping this build simple, and only things found in hardware stores. but I plan on using more advanced methods and materials in the future! Thanks for the suggestion, showing different methods and materials is what this channel is all about!

@shoes121255 Жыл бұрын

What about chopped strand mat instead of the welding blankets?

@derekjones4598 Жыл бұрын

@@Techthisoutmeow ok I’m piling on this thought, have you looked at any epoxy fillers? Maybe westsystem 404 high density filler?

@DaveSmith-cp5kj Жыл бұрын

@@shoes121255 Chopped strand does not work well at all. The welding blankets (woven roving) works because it kind of stretches linearly across the length of the strand. Chopped strand just rips off the cloth. It is poor man's aramid.

@lefteris1606 Жыл бұрын

Instead of this sealant couldnt we just use flex seal glue ?

@bryanscott2848 7 ай бұрын

great video. Making some now, I'm gonna try some with carbon fiber also

@rohawaha Жыл бұрын

Concerning polyester resin application to your woven cloth " fire blanket" 1. you can thin the resin with " Styrene" for quicker absorption and quicker work time 15-20 by volume . You can also add less activator to your resin " as long as you stir it well " this will give you another five minutes work time and less waste. The cure time will be a few hours longer but it will not effect the overall hardness .

@brianoconnell3652 Жыл бұрын

I didn't read all the comments but try putting in in a vacuum and compression. Maybe. Just a thought.

@marcuspinson Жыл бұрын

awesome vid! -glowbait

@benjaminkitaura498 Жыл бұрын

Put your extra layer of material and then coat it with truck bed liner……it helps to keep everything together upon impact improves the surface

@sumakwelvictoria5635 Жыл бұрын

What I would like to add is a 4mm-5mm geopolymer near the top layers. Then use the usual stuff you use. I think that would substitute for ceramic plates. It is heavier I think but much harder. Problem is do we have some chemistry professors who would help us mix stuff safely?... Maybe you could add fine diatomic sand in the resin? Might increase hardness and help increase friction for the bullet.

@ShootingUtah Жыл бұрын

The very first thing I noticed is the clumping or grouping of the fiberglass fibers. If you somehow unweaved the fiberglass fibers and could get them to be more finely spread out in the resin I think it would make a massive difference. Think pykrete but with fiberglass and resin. Hopefully this makes sense.

@pdionne03901 8 ай бұрын

Awesome and I'm watching everything you post. Have you tried to use polycarbonate wedged between welding blankets. Also, please tell us the number of layers of glass you use. You have me hooked on your channel!

@guytech7310 Жыл бұрын

FYI: if you put a layer of fiberglass on front it going to delaminate with the first shot unless you can mechanically fasten it to the back side, using a thread weave or staples. You have to drill small holes in the tiles to connect the front fiberglass to the back. Or sew tile segements between two layers of fiberglass using kevlar or some very strong thread. Maybe mono-filament (fishing line - not as strong but cheap).

@DannySullivanMusic Жыл бұрын

I just put on a denim outfit and take a bath in fiberglass resin every evening.

@j.t.patton7820 8 ай бұрын

If you coated the Strikeface with a Polyurethane Bed-Liner, you would have a masterpiece! Good work, Brother.

@Tyler-bo5md Жыл бұрын

Spray on bed liner may help keep the ceramic held together as well

@pyeitme508 Жыл бұрын

Rad 🤩

@thepeoplesupdates676 Жыл бұрын

“Next few weeks you’ll get more consistent uploads” 😒😒 bro.. you have been the only person to go to for this kind of content. Shits getting bad out here and need updates soon😅😅

@gotlifez3558 5 ай бұрын

man! love it that you do it with clay, very few do it, clay shows suprisingly the most ccurate damga behaviour, much more as all other stuff, dont mind the bible haha ;D

@joshuac717 Жыл бұрын

If it passes through... that fiberglass.... oooooooooooooofffffff

@trayces8006 5 ай бұрын

You get a subscribe just for this bruh nice work!

@milekhh Жыл бұрын

Hi! Maybe it will be kinda expensive, but you can try 2017A and 2024 aluminium alloys. They have very similiar properties to 7039 alloy that is used as APC armor.

@tripleffarms2872 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting 🤔

@collinviegut6711 5 ай бұрын

Lol just watching you guys for the first time. I saw the Russian 7.62x54R LPS rounds you had picked up and shown the camera and I gasped. I have 2 rounds sitting on my desk right in front of me. I picked it up to to compare it to the screen. Made me laugh from the coincidence in round choice. You guys are doing great! Keep up the good work!

@mattzee6287 Жыл бұрын

Polyethylene glycol and silica powder,as laminator for fibreglass and put a convex crease down center,makes bullet strike a thicker face.

@williamburdon6993 8 ай бұрын

very impressive for the cost and how many hits it can take, very well done.

@chaoscausespeace5947 Жыл бұрын

You could possibly install a small electric jack in the door to lift the heavy bulletproof glass up and down. They make jacks that are powered by the 12v socket in cars.

@cookie69420 Жыл бұрын

Most armored cars use sliding windows when they are openable

@Zane-It Жыл бұрын

You know 3 years ago I never thought this was possible.

@edwardchance2543 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing subscribed

@Diplorable Жыл бұрын

New subscriber 👊🏽

@2artactical55 Ай бұрын

Body plates are cool, but a nice sided ballistic shield is what you want to get behind, especially when they are shooting through the walls at you.

@limitlesscrew1878 4 ай бұрын

Full suit of armor !!!

@SnowSurfer7x3 2 ай бұрын

There’s one detail in which I believe is important in the original video or original video I saw. The shape of the plate… The reason flat plates aren’t used as much anymore is the deflection. A body molded plate cast should yield a better result. IMO

@mattzee6287 Жыл бұрын

Great work! Might I suggest making them a couple inches wider ,and then making a more pronounced "fold" where plate is like it's been folded in half, but not completely,making it slope, and therefore, bullet is facing 1.5x the resistance as straight on?

@Jagdtyger2A Жыл бұрын

Nice designs in a future video, how about a fiuu combat armor test with armor based on baseball shin guards, football thigh protection, a chest plate and football shoulder pads. Giving total suit weight and how much it could absorb

@fredflinstone6672 9 ай бұрын

Use a tile break, way faster to cut the long cut. Thanks for the video

@JesserDaddy 8 ай бұрын

Making some of these with my kids this weekend, then slipping them in their backpacks. Thank you sir! Should be a great time! Cant wait until i can pew pew in my own back yard one day

@chrismackay8314 7 ай бұрын

I guess they will notice the weight!

@patrykk63 6 ай бұрын

u doing to much bud

@PrinceOtter 5 ай бұрын

They definitely won't grow up to h ate you

@douglascox9996 Жыл бұрын

Have you observed any difference between the large single-piece ceramic armor vs the smaller pieced-together ceramic armor on crack propagation? That is, do bullet impacts create cracks that “jump” from one tile to another? Maybe the pieced-together armor acts similar to rip stop fabric.

@lindboknifeandtool Жыл бұрын

Tape seams you cut from the welding blanket to stop flaring/frizzing

@R0cketRed Жыл бұрын

I'm curious if u used the welding blanket for the back 3/4, then put a steal plate on, then put the last 1/4 of welding blanket and resin to stop the bullet spraying your face if that would be better than ceramic. It would definitely be heavier but steal doesn't shatter like ceramic so u could take more rounds b4 having a pass through. Great work tho, 👏 👍

@jonleone777 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered using sprayon truck bed liner on the outside instead of the white resin material.

@UTP_ENT 8 ай бұрын

If you have a right angle grinder you can put a wheel on it to cut tile. I used to lay tile on grass and just cut it with the grinder, more than capable for this job… doing a bathroom maybe not

@fortj3 Жыл бұрын

I think Corian would be interesting to test in a ballistic plate

@stephencooper5040 Жыл бұрын

An interesting remake of this would be with hexagonal tiles in two layers, instead of one solid, with the seams staggered. It seems that this might further increase the multi hit capabilities.

@ctrlaltdebug Жыл бұрын

It would also allow curved plates. Try fiberglass between the layers and wrapped around to hold it all together.