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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago
@Tomi made this very cool video of his DIY Packraft made from plans! Awesome!!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago
I used the 210D fabric from the DIY Packraft shop for the multi-colour packraft how-to videos – you can see that it bonds quickly without melting. (I use the same temperature to bond the 40D fabric, too.)
I did a lot of research before deciding what fabrics to purchase for the DIY Packraft shop… I tested TPU-coated fabrics from other…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago
Hi Jared,
A 2-person DIY Packraft is in the works and should be available early in the new year. I wouldn’t recommend trying to carry two people + gear in a Large, unless you were paddling only a short distance – it wouldn’t sink, but it would be mighty cramped!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago
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Matt (Admin) and Tony are now friends 8 years ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago
Is your Clover always too hot on the High setting? I’ve found that mine can get too hot if I leave it sitting on a stand for a while, but then if I rub it on some wood or something for a few seconds before using it, it cools to the right temperature. I think part of the problem is that the stand holds it with the tip slightly elevated, so hot air…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago
Is your Clover always too hot on the High setting? I’ve found that mine can get too hot if I leave it sitting on a stand for a while, but then if I rub it on some wood or something for a few seconds before using it, it cools to the right temperature. I think part of the problem is that the stand holds it with the tip slightly elevated, so hot air…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) and Tristan are now friends 8 years ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years ago
Hi Larry,
A 1/8″ overlap won’t be a problem, so I recommend centering the piece in the available space without trimming it.
Out of curiosity, which piece is it?
Cheers
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 8 years ago
Hi Larry,
A 1/8″ overlap won’t be a problem, so I recommend centering the piece in the available space without trimming it.
Out of curiosity, which piece is it?
Cheers
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Kit & Plans Construction Questions/Help in the forum Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction 8 years ago
Hi Larry,
A 1/8″ overlap won’t be a problem, so I recommend centering the piece in the available space without trimming it.
Out of curiosity, which piece is it?
Cheers
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic in the forum Tristan 8 years ago
It’s about 650 km (400 mi), roughly six weeks in total 🙂
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Matt (Admin) started the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years 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) and Marco are now friends 8 years ago
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