Ladykahu Report post Posted August 24, 2011 Hi all I have seen some of the lovely firefighting equipment some of you have been making.. My brother is a country fireman in NZ and I would love to make him some things to use. What do you use to finish? I know the leather itself isn't a fire risk.. but neat lac says highly flammable and beeswax burns quite well all of which makes me think I need to carefully consider what goes onto the leather for the final treatment, bbq brother I could do without ! So.. for those of you that have used acrylic paints.. what do you do the final finishes with thats flame retardant? Natalie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highlands858 Report post Posted September 5, 2011 I'd be curious how to make things more fire-resistant as well. Anyone have any tips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinny Report post Posted March 17, 2012 I use acrylic paints and finish with super sheen. My helmet shield has seen a lot of fire and is holding up fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FHL FERG Report post Posted April 2, 2012 I use neat lac on my firefighting equipment without any problems. It's only flamable in a liquid state, once it's applied and dried it doens't seem to have that characteristic. And my stuff has seen a LOT of heat as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoffrey Report post Posted May 1, 2012 1331956110[/url]' post='239831']I use acrylic paints and finish with super sheen. My helmet shield has seen a lot of fire and is holding up fine. Do you have pics or patterns for shield? My daughter is getting married in June and her fiancé wants a leather helmet shield. I was thinking of making it for him as a wedding present. ThanksGeoffrey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FHL FERG Report post Posted May 7, 2012 Do you have pics or patterns for shield? My daughter is getting married in June and her fiancé wants a leather helmet shield. I was thinking of making it for him as a wedding present. ThanksGeoffrey The three most common shapes can be found here: http://media.msanet.com/NA/USA/FireHelmets/Fronts/CairnsFireHelmetFronts/Standard-Fronts.pdf THE 6" fits most traditional helmets wether it's a cairns or a paul conway or some other. But the shapes and sizes do vary based on the helmet and the preference. Make sure whatever you're making him matches the general shape of others he works with, otherwise he may not be able to use it. You might even try to stop by the station when he is off and make a tracing of one of the shields that you can use to make yours A single 12oz leather works well for the thickness you need or two piese of a 5-6 oz sewn together will work. I prefer the single 12 oz when I make them. Helmet styles: http://www.msafire.com/catalog/catalog511.html Also look here for shields: http://www.buildyourbullard.com/Category.mvc/FireAndRescue And here: http://webapps.msanet.com/fronts/ GOOD LUCK! If you need some guidance feel free to message me direct Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoffrey Report post Posted May 8, 2012 1336355953[/url]' post='246694']The three most common shapes can be found here: http://media.msanet....dard-Fronts.pdf THE 6" fits most traditional helmets wether it's a cairns or a paul conway or some other. But the shapes and sizes do vary based on the helmet and the preference. Make sure whatever you're making him matches the general shape of others he works with, otherwise he may not be able to use it. You might even try to stop by the station when he is off and make a tracing of one of the shields that you can use to make yours A single 12oz leather works well for the thickness you need or two piese of a 5-6 oz sewn together will work. I prefer the single 12 oz when I make them. Helmet styles: http://www.msafire.c...catalog511.html Also look here for shields: http://www.buildyour...c/FireAndRescue And here: http://webapps.msanet.com/fronts/ GOOD LUCK! If you need some guidance feel free to message me direct Thanks for the help. I will let you know how it turns out. ThanksGeoffrey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites