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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
@lyn Haha! I feel your pain…
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
@lyn Haha! I feel your pain…
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Don’t tell anyone, but double coated 420D and 1000D fabrics will be added to the shop later this Spring 😉
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Don’t tell anyone, but double coated 420D and 1000D fabrics will be added to the shop later this Spring 😉
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Hi Jeremy, @akjw7
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
Hi Jeremy, @akjw7
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
testing to see if nesting is working….
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.
I recommend using t…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 months ago
In general, a good place to start is in piece #5 (either Left or Right) near the seam with piece #4 and on the down-slope on the outside of the tube. If you’re measuring during construction, that’s about 38 cm (15″) up from the corner between pieces 4 and 5 on the outside of the tube, and about 7 cm (2.75″) away from the seam.
I recommend using…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) started the topic Tips & Tricks in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 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!
Note: If you wish to reply to a specific comment below, please click the grey “Reply” link above the specific comment you are responding to – then your comment will appear nested below that…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) started the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago
That looks like a good solution, Hiroshi!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 7 years, 8 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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Hi Matt – to clarify, there isn’t enough black fabric left for any floors – just enough for seams for a few boats.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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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