torch

torch started the topic Using a off-the-shelf inflation bag in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 7 months ago

Hi all,

I just thought I’d share a positive outcome of trying to use my pre-existing Sea to Summit air stream inflation bag (https://seatosummit.com/product/air-stream-dry-sack/). I already use the bag for my sleeping mat, and I think i might have mistakenly used the square of TPU to go with my inflation bag as a scrap for testing at the…[Read more]

torch replied to the topic HELP – Too hot iron – back side of double sided TPU floor melted in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 10 months ago

thanks matt, that’s very reassuring. I’ll get to the end of assembly then decide on the best course of action.

torch started the topic HELP – Too hot iron – back side of double sided TPU floor melted in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 11 months ago

Hi Matt,

Looks like i might have made a bit of a mistake with the iron being about 10-15 degrees too hot and trying to be thorough pushing out air bubbles – leading to me applying too much heat and damaging the TPU later on the underside of the floor.

What would you recommend doing to ammend? Will aquaseal be enough, or should I be ironing a…[Read more]

torch replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years ago

Hi, just bought myself an Ultralight Raft! Looking forward to seeing it shipped and getting started on it!

@matthewperk