Tom

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery… check out this copycat DIY Packraft shop – they even call their product a DIY Packraft Kit 😀

“iron raft“

Thanks for posting these tips, Mike!

I will incorporate some of them into my future videos.

Thanks for posting these tips, Mike!

I will incorporate some of them into my future videos.

Beautiful work, Mike!

The seam fabric will not form a strong bond with the non-TPU side of the floor fabric, so I recommend heating the area with your iron again so you can pull it apart there.

Hi @hiroshi, that is a common mistake – if you heat the fabric with your iron again, I think you will be able to separate the fabric.

Great – I’m glad the package arrived in Japan without a long delay.

I have now enabled the ability to upload images in forum posts (click the mountain icon above the text box when typing a forum topic or reply).

Thanks

Sorry, there’s not much I can do about the parcel postage rates, and I don’t think it could be sent in a letter. I guess another option would be to buy a beach ball and cut the valve out… I’m not sure how good of a valve you could get that way, but it might be worth a try. I couldn’t find similar valves for sale anywhere, which is why I decided…[Read more]

Welcome to the forum, @maynard!

I recommend both, each for different applications.

Aquaseal is best for installing valves, making permanent repairs, and gluing fabric together in places that can’t be heat-sealed. (Aquaseal cures with exposure to air, so when gluing two things together, apply Aquaseal to both surfaces and let them sit for at…[Read more]

Welcome to the forum, @maynard!

Aquaseal is best for installing valves, making permanent repairs, and gluing fabric together in places that can’t be heat-sealed. (Aquaseal cures with exposure to air, so when gluing two things together, apply Aquaseal to both surfaces and let them sit for at least 30 minutes before pressing them together,…[Read more]

Hi Hiroshi, thanks for your order! It should take approximately ten business days to arrive. You will be the first in Japan 🙂

My Clover Mini Iron II is made for North America’s 120 V, 60 Hz power supply. Clover has a Japanese website, where you may be able to find more information, or at least contact information for someone who can answer your…[Read more]

I’ve just uploaded some pictures of the new spray deck to the blog – check the rest out here. 🙂

@lynsg Thanks for your input and for prompting this discussion – at your suggestion, I have deleted the other thread to avoid confusion.

@lynsg Thanks for your input and for prompting this discussion – at your suggestion, I have deleted the other thread to avoid confusion.

Hi @hiroshi, the floor and seams can be either black or the same colour as the tubes – it is your choice. The product page tells you how to indicate which style you prefer.

I recommend a Large packraft for your stature.

The kit does not include a printed manual, as all of the instructions are on the How-To web pages, including pictures and…[Read more]

@lynsg Hi Lyn, I moved my reply from this topic to be its own topic so the colour chart will stay at the top of the page. Thanks for starting the conversation 🙂

Here is the new topic: https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/split-diy-packraft-fabrics/