Harness setup for dry sand

[Montauk3]

This is my setup for dry sand detecting. I have found it to be best for me.
The "swing" ring has the advantage of following the detector, be it with the right or left arm.
The snap buckle also makes it adjustable for length.

I have in the past, tried different methods to reduce weight and stress.

Consists of;

2-"D" rings

1-"O" ring, 1" dia

one inch web strap (Walmart camping area)

Pop rivets & washers

1-Short piece of surgical tubing with a snap of your choice. I find this to be more giving then bungy cord. Replace when needed.

A couple of zip ties.

And of course, a web belt of your choice. To be hooked up to your machine as you see fit.

I hope this helps some of us arm weary old timers.

 

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[Salvor6]

looks pretty good. I'm going to make me one.

 

[rmptr]

Looks good, Montauk, but you're gonna need thos bunny rabbit things to keep the strap from chafing on your neck...

Best
rmptr

 

[Montauk3]

I have had no chaffing events the way it is set up.
After using this setup, I find it hard to believe that I able to swing the machine as much as I did.

 

[Brett]

Looks great! I can see where someone might think it chafes your neck, but they need to look at the back side picture again to see why it doesn't. It's like a double swingy thingy, with a little extra benefit from the loose ring.

 

[greydigger]

I like that Montauk, neat idea.
If you get chafing problems, I found some material at fabric store inadvertantly.
Alas, when I dug out my santa suit the mice had made a nest of the beard and hair.
Well, the hair was NP as is covered with hat but I had not started my winter beard
(It comes out white now) early enough so it is only about 1" long.
I looked all over for a fake santa beard and only one I could find was $70 !
I found 2" long hair with plastic mesh backing in large bolts for cheap.
(Was going to make my own but ended up using what I grew.
Little kids were just happy to see santa.)

This stuff would be great for chafe problems and seems sturdy.
And with the mesh can be easily sewn.

Grey