To those that own the heavy duty static stretcher

[average]

Can someone measure the diameter at the opening and the depth from the bottom of the bubble to the top of the rim.? I am going to make an attempt at making one. I will keep you guys posted. TIA

 

[MoreGains123]

I think you could use one of those old plastic film canisters (the ones that held 35mm film cartidges).

 

[DLD]

Aren't there pictures online?

 

[average]

Those film canisters are too small. Besides... I own a small lathe I can make one whatever size I want (to exact specifications).

DLD... Yes pictures are available. But it's difficult to get the "exact" measurements through a picture.

 

[MoreGains123]

If you're going to make one, why not just make it to *your* specifications? Measure yourself and fire up the lathe.

 

[average]

Well. I made one. Preliminary results are very good. I was able to hang 10 pounds with ease. No pain whatsoever. I was able to actually feel the stretch along the shaft instead of just the ligs. Now I just have to figure out a good way to tape up. The first aid tape that I used was difficult and painful to get off. I'm also going to make a less bulky one to wear as an anti turtle device. I also need to find something good to use as the compression tube. What I'm using now works but I need something less bulky. Any ideas?

 

[MoreGains123]

Why dont you just order some spare parts from SS ? Also, to get the tape off, try dunking your taped unit in a glass of warm soapy water.

 

[DLD]

Why dont you just order some spare parts from SS ? Also, to get the tape off, try dunking your taped unit in a glass of warm soapy water.

Wow, so you tape directly onto your skin? Ouch!

 

[MoreGains123]

Wow, so you tape directly onto your skin? Ouch!

Yeah, it's a technique SS came up with to eliminate blistering, pretty much all vacuum users are doing it now.

 

[DLD]

Yeah, it's a technique SS came up with to eliminate blistering, pretty much all vacuum users are doing it now.

Wow, that sounds like a painful experience

 

[MoreGains123]

Wow, that sounds like a painful experience

I've never had any pain from it. It isn't duct tape, it's medical tape and it's not terribly sticky but enough to do the job.

 

[beldin1]

i've been using a very thin mini bandage, wrap a couple times around head then fold top edges hanging out, down like wrapping a present and bit of vasoline to keep it in place. much less painful then tape and faster to get off. i do 3 layers around head.

 

[MoreGains123]

Good idea. Sounds like the same concept: keep the skin supported when it's under vacuum tension.