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sldrose commented on the post, Packraft Fishing Rod Holder 4 years, 11 months ago
Very creative, i like it!
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sldrose replied to the topic urgent help – fixing mistake v3 in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago
inner reinforcement
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sldrose replied to the topic urgent help – fixing mistake v3 in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago
Thanks Matt,
I managed to reheat and separate the fabric. The TPU did separate in some places. I assumed that this means that it wont reseal??
Can you reseal TPU once if the TPU has lifted?
I wasnt sure if it would re-hold, so I reinforced with a second strip.
The inner reinforcement strip is attached to the base and to the non-tpu side of the…[Read more]
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sldrose started the topic urgent help – fixing mistake v3 in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 11 months ago
i mistakenly sealed the L3 inner tube from either side, forgetting the tip to seal outwards from the middle for the second half.
I now have a huge fold in the floor.
what can i do? can i reheat, separate then reseal?
can i reseal with the iron, or will i need glue?
also ive overheated the floor even though i had baking paper underneath it.…[Read more]
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sldrose replied to the topic Seamgrip vs Aquaseal in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 12 months ago
30 min or seconds?
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sldrose replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 11 months ago
Hi @brucecampbell ,
Just double checking that you are in north America?
The second two links (with the better cords) only seem to come with uk/euro plugs
and suggest that when operating at 110v the temperature range is max 130deg Celsius.Do you think these are the same as your unit?
The description in the first link (the one you bought) just…[Read more]
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sldrose replied to the topic bowl for curved surface in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 11 months ago
thanks Matt,
do you have any links or instructions on how to construct these forms?
(i had a quick look but couldnt find anything
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sldrose started the topic bowl for curved surface in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 11 months ago
Hi all,
I have either a plastic or stainless steel bowl for me to work the curved surfaces.
I’m guessing that the plastic will melt, but will the stainless get too hot?
will covering it in baking paper suffice?
alternatives?
thanks
sean
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sldrose replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 11 months ago
hi
just ordered the v3 kit and irons
Living in Calgary, Canada but originally from Australia.
I’m really looking forward to building this.
Great site Matt, I can finally get into packrafting!
cheers
Sean