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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
That looks like a good solution, Hiroshi!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
That looks like a good solution, Hiroshi!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, A few Multi-Color Kits Left (until resupply) 7 years, 8 months ago
Hi Matt – to clarify, there isn’t enough black fabric left for any floors – just enough for seams for a few boats.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, New Spray Deck (Pictures!) 7 years, 8 months ago
Hi Maradona! I demonstrate all of my skills and know-how in my videos and web pages, but Canada has some beautiful places for packrafting (follow @benbrochu on instagram for pictures!), so I think a trip to Canada would be better spent in the wilderness than in my basement π
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago
After a sudden increase in orders last month (thanks in large part to my new friends in Fairbanks, Alaska and Midway, Utah!), I have nearly run out of red, yellow, blue, and black 210D fabric. I have changed the […]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Some people have been having issues with their Clover Mini Iron II not getting hot enough (especially the 240V version sold outside North America). If you’re in this situation you could try wrapping the heating element and/or shaft with aluminum foil to insulate it so more heat is conducted through the shaft to the foot. Most of the iron’s heat is…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Some people have been having issues with their Clover Mini Iron II not getting hot enough (especially the 240V version sold outside North America). If you’re in this situation you could try wrapping the heating element and/or shaft with aluminum foil to insulate it so more heat is conducted through the shaft to the foot. Most of the iron’s heat is…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Looks good! I think this is a good option for those with access to a sewing machine. Thanks for the tip!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Looks good! Thanks for the tip!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Excellent – sounds like an easy modification π
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 7 years, 8 months ago
Excellent – sounds like an easy modification π
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 7 years, 8 months ago
Excellent – sounds like an easy modification π
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Excellent work, Lyn! Did the bolt and nut come with the roller, or did you have to replace them to accommodate the thickness of the guides?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 7 years, 8 months ago
Excellent work, Lyn! Did the bolt and nut come with the roller, or did you have to replace them to accommodate the thickness of the guides?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 7 years, 8 months ago
Excellent work, Lyn! Did the bolt and nut come with the roller, or did you have to replace them to accommodate the thickness of the guides?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
After counting the votes and examining the spread in tastes, I chose 3435 because, of the dark greens, it was the most balanced along the yellow-blue spectrum. (If you haven’t calibrated your monitor, it may look different for you.) It will arrive in April.
Thanks to everyone who voted!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
For a permanent fix, I recommend Seam Grip – I cannot guarantee that the tape will provide a perfectly airtight seal on the non-TPU side of the fabric, especially if it is applied across a seam.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Andreas made this yellow packraft from DIY Packraft plans and 210D fabric from ExtrimTextil in Germany. He said working with the fabric was “really hard but it’s possible. The next I will build with your 40den. It’s a great difference in quality.”
Great work, Andreas!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Thanks, @lynsg – this is great news! I will give it a try myself. Until now I’ve assumed that it would be too difficult to manage three pieces of fabric, an air gun, and a roller all at once. Are you heating between the layers and then setting the air gun aside and picking up the roller to roll the seam?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Thanks, @lynsg – this is great news! I will give it a try myself. Until now I’ve assumed that it would be too difficult to manage three pieces of fabric, an air gun, and a roller all at once. Are you heating between the layers and then setting the air gun aside and picking up the roller to roll the seam?
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