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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 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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Lyn St George replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
If you’re thinking of buying this fabric Hiroshi, then the general consensus here is to not buy it. Extremtextil have some very heavy tpu coated nylon which they describe as ‘high tenacity’, but all the others are not, and the fabric melts at almost the same temperature as you need for welding. Andreas says he will buy Matt’s fabric next time, not…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 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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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Looks good! Thanks for the tip!
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OlympicMtnBoy started the topic An improved tie down in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
I haven’t had much time to work on my raft (grabbing an evening a week with a friend to work on them), but I wanted to post up our last session on tie downs. We wanted to do these before closing our tubes so we have easy access the the inside to heat seat the tie down patches on well.
We did up a couple as Matt demonstrated. With the lighter f…[Read more]
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hiroshi replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Please tell.
Did you purchase this product?
How many meters did you purchase it?http://www.extremtextil.de/catalog/Nylon-210den-TPU-coated-one-side-275g-sqm-heat-sealable::1700.html
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hiroshi replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Please tell.
Did you purchase this product?
How many meters did you purchase it?http://www.extremtextil.de/catalog/Nylon-210den-TPU-coated-one-side-275g-sqm-heat-sealable::1700.html
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hiroshi replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Please tell.
Did you purchase this product?
How many meters did you purchase it?http://www.extremtextil.de/catalog/Nylon-210den-TPU-coated-one-side-275g-sqm-heat-sealable::1700.html
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Excellent – sounds like an easy modification 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 9 years, 6 months ago
Excellent – sounds like an easy modification 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 9 years, 6 months ago
Excellent – sounds like an easy modification 🙂
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OlympicMtnBoy replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago

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OlympicMtnBoy replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago

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Lyn St George replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
The alumuminium bar is only 15×0.9mm (barely strong enough) and the original bolt is plenty long enough for this thickness.
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Lyn St George replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 9 years, 6 months ago
The alumuminium bar is only 15×0.9mm (barely strong enough) and the original bolt is plenty long enough for this thickness.
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Lyn St George replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 9 years, 6 months ago
The alumuminium bar is only 15×0.9mm (barely strong enough) and the original bolt is plenty long enough for this thickness.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Excellent work, Lyn! Did the bolt and nut come with the roller, or did you have to replace them to accommodate the thickness of the guides?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 9 years, 6 months ago
Excellent work, Lyn! Did the bolt and nut come with the roller, or did you have to replace them to accommodate the thickness of the guides?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Reply To: Heat-sealing tools in the forum Heat-sealing tools 9 years, 6 months ago
Excellent work, Lyn! Did the bolt and nut come with the roller, or did you have to replace them to accommodate the thickness of the guides?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
After counting the votes and examining the spread in tastes, I chose 3435 because, of the dark greens, it was the most balanced along the yellow-blue spectrum. (If you haven’t calibrated your monitor, it may look different for you.) It will arrive in April.
Thanks to everyone who voted!
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