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Matt (Admin) started the topic Tips & Tricks in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 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!
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Matt (Admin) started the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 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, 10 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, 10 months ago
Check out Andy’s red DIY Packraft!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 11 months ago
Beautiful work, @tyler!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 11 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, 11 months ago
That looks like a good solution, Hiroshi!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 months ago
Excellent – sounds like an easy modification 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 7 years, 11 months ago
Excellent – sounds like an easy modification 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 7 years, 11 months ago
Excellent – sounds like an easy modification 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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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