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mttgilbert replied to the topic Top-up valve adapter for boston valve in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 3 months ago
I printed a couple of these (no scaling) and they fit perfectly. I had to dial in the resolution for the threading, but even the rough prints threaded on (they bled just enough air to make it difficult to overcome the valve).
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mttgilbert commented on the post, Replacement Spray Deck Stiffener 1 year, 3 months ago
is there a way to tell between the two batches? I got a kit six months ago and haven’t put it together yet. Should I just to put it together with Pex out of an abundance of caution?
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mttgilbert commented on the post, Fabric Update (Dec. 13) 1 year, 11 months ago
Try and not sweat it. I think most of us understand. Thanks for your ongoing efforts! This hobby is growing because of you and that’s something to be proud of! Keep it up.
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mttgilbert commented on the post, First Fabric Shipment Arrived! 2 years ago
No rush, but any update on the second round of new material?
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mttgilbert replied to the topic An Inflatable Drybag that fits through your zipper. in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 years, 7 months ago
This looks like a cool idea, I’m going to try and make one. Bruce, if you’re still around, do you have any feedback on the concept after use?
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mttgilbert replied to the topic DIY GTX drysuit in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 years, 8 months ago
I do some sewing as well and am interested in the process for the drysuit. Is your sewing experience more geared towards clothing? I’ve done a little bit, but mostly I’ve sewn gear (sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, etc)
Did you freelance the pattern or use something specific? Also, where did you source your material?
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mttgilbert replied to the topic 2p Raft Seating Alternative in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 years, 8 months ago
That’s interesting, do you actually sit on the convergence of the two tubes in the stern or is that where you’re wedging the seat? Are you using a traditional kayak paddle or a canoe style paddle?
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mttgilbert started the topic 2p Raft Seating Alternative in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 years, 8 months ago
I’m just a couple tube sections in to my 2p Packraft and I’m thinking about the seats. I know the tubes are taller and that seems to be the basis for the canoe style seat kit that comes with it. I got the 2p model specifically to have a packraft large enough to fit me, my dog, and my pack (maybe a bike too). I will likely never have a paddling…[Read more]
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mttgilbert replied to the topic Trouble Joining Bow Seam in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 4 months ago
That’s all good with me! I hope it helps
Thanks!
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mttgilbert started the topic Seam Sealing in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 4 months ago
I’m about to start sealing the seams of my Telkwa. Because of my schedule I’m going to have to do this in shorter sessions over a couple days. Any tips on cleanup and reusing the brush? Should I just put it in a ziplock in the freezer between uses? Is there a solvent that works well on Seam Grip+WP?
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mttgilbert replied to the topic Trouble Joining Bow Seam in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 4 months ago
I made a couple forms that are basically the point on your form pattern isolated into a little handheld piece. This ended up working really well for me and I managed to get the whole bow sealed without any wrinkles to speak of. Thanks for the encouragement and feedback!
Dimensions are in inches, but they’re just estimates, I took a block of wood…[Read more]
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mttgilbert replied to the topic Trouble Joining Bow Seam in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 4 months ago
Ah, clearly reading isn’t my strong suit, but yes. I didn’t want to change the shape of the bow, and while the nose of the form was about the right shape, I just couldn’t get the fabric on there in a way that it didn’t want to wrinkle where the seam tape was already attached to the tube material.
I’m certain the way you describe works, I think…[Read more]
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mttgilbert replied to the topic Trouble Joining Bow Seam in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 4 months ago
Matt, I watched that video over and over. I tried every bowl I had in my house and a couple I picked up from the thrift store. I’ve been really impressed with your instructions (honestly, this one too, I think this is more of a “me” problem), this time I just couldn’t get it right. I’m going to make some smaller forms and play around on some…[Read more]
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mttgilbert started the topic Trouble Joining Bow Seam in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 4 months ago
I’ve watched the videos and damn do you make it look easy on that Telkwa! I have a Skeena and I’m having a lot of trouble with the center seam in front. I did just fine up until where the nose really starts to point. I just can’t seem to get the two edges lined up without creating wrinkles between the tube fabric and reinforcing strip. I’m using…[Read more]
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