Helix Delta Tactical Ladder

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Helix Delta Tactical Ladder

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The Delta Tactical Ladder is... well its $725 and I don't have that kind of bread $$$.

https://helixoperations.com/Tactical/Products/Ladders/Flexible-Ladders/Delta-Tactical-Ladder-DTL

Supplies

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Materials:

Square Aluminum Tube (1" * 1" * 48" - 1/16") $20-35

1/8" Mild Steel Sheet. $35 for full sheet, about $6 for part.

Rope. https://www.rei.com/product/238455/sterling-alpine-accessory-cord-7-mm $21

Tape

Carabiner. $10

Total cost: $62


Tools:

Welder

Waterjet

3D Printer

Saw

File

Drill and Bits

Cut Tube

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Cut and drill the 48" tube into 6 of the pictured pieces. Debur the holes and sides.

Tie Rope

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Find the midpoint of the rope and wrap with tape. Tie a double granny knot making a eyelet for the carabiner.

The next steps are easier if you then attach the carabiner to the eyelet and clip it to something solid so you have some tension when placing the rungs.

Now slide the first rung up and tie the knot pictured second. Repeat with the next 5.

Tie a barrel knot at the bottom of both ropes.

3D Print

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Print 5x tube connecters. Slide into the tubes.

Hook

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Cut and weld the hook. Cut 2x wing pieces and weld at 45° to the hook body.

The pencil goes into the top piece of the ladder and is used for placing the hook.

The DXF's are below.

Downloads

Disclaimer

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This guide is for informational purposes only. Take responsibility for your own actions if you chose to make this. Don't do anything Illegal or dangerous, because it would be against the law or you might get hurt, which is bad.