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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago
Have a look at this beautiful 5-piece DIY carbon fiber packraft paddle made by Andreas H. – pretty good for a first attempt, I’d say!
It’s made from 20×18 and 18×16 millimeter carbon fiber tubing and 1 mm carbon […] -
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
I don’t have a sewing machine, so I’m inclined to try Bruce’s tie-downs – I saw your test video @brucecampbell and the strength vs. weight is very impressive! Thanks for posting. (I’m in the middle of moving house, so haven’t posted your report yet.)
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic sprayskirt and cockpit in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago
I’ve posted some guidelines here for people who would like to make an inflatable floor. My standard video+picture instructions aren’t up yet because I’m in the middle of moving to a new house, so if you have […]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago
Check out the new top-up valves now in stock in the DIY Packraft shop. They’re lighter, more flexible, prettier, and cheaper than the older top-up valves – basically better in every way! They can also be extended […]
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Yes, these are way better. And you don’t have to glue them, you can heat seal them to a patch then the boat.
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Please click on the link in the text above or click on the Shop link in the main menu.
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No, they aren’t heat sealable and I’m no longer selling them.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
@lyn Haha! I feel your pain…
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
@lyn Haha! I feel your pain…
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Don’t tell anyone, but double coated 420D and 1000D fabrics will be added to the shop later this Spring 😉
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Don’t tell anyone, but double coated 420D and 1000D fabrics will be added to the shop later this Spring 😉
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Hi Jeremy, @akjw7
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Hi Jeremy, @akjw7
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
testing to see if nesting is working….
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.
I recommend using t…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.
I recommend using…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) started the topic Tips & Tricks in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Please post any tips and tricks you have developed during construction of your DIY Packraft. I frequently update the How-To pages based on your feedback!
Note: If you wish to reply to a specific comment below, please click the grey “Reply” link above the specific comment you are responding to – then your comment will appear nested below that…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) started the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Please post your DIY Packraft kit/plans construction-related questions here (or on the appropriate How-To page!).
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago
Check out the pontoon boat my friend Tim of http://www.cubenmaker.com is making with the 210D heat sealable fabric! And guess what the weight is – only 11 lbs (5 kg) as tested, and probably closer to 13 lbs (5.9 kg) […]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Check out Andy’s red DIY Packraft!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Airtight Zippers Pre-Order Sale! 7 years, 8 months ago
Hi David, I currently just have one size (20″), which might not be long enough for you. Thanks, Matt
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Beautiful work, @tyler!
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Looks really good!
Congratulations Andreas, a beautiful piece of work there!
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