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Blair replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Hi, I bought a v3 kit 2 and a half years ago and have finally found time to work on it.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic First seams – how to tell if it’s good? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
I see them now – it looks like your iron might be a bit too hot, but it’s hard to tell in the pictures. I don’t normally see the woven fabric get shiny like that. (What I see doesn’t look like a problem though.) The fabric shouldn’t melt at all, just the TPU. Lowering the temperature a bit will also reduce the chance of it melting through to the…[Read more]
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xraymtb replied to the topic First seams – how to tell if it’s good? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Thanks. I’ve tried adding pics again although they don’t show much. I’ll get on with the build and keep my fingers crossed!
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xraymtb replied to the topic First seams – how to tell if it’s good? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic First seams – how to tell if it’s good? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Hi – your pictures didn’t seem to work (I just see an “image not found” icon), but from what you’ve written it sounds like it’s probably fine. I designed the seams to be way more than wide enough, so even if they’re not perfectly sealed they will be strong enough, within reason. Cheers!
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xraymtb started the topic First seams – how to tell if it’s good? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Started attaching 3R today (Skeena build). It seemed to go ok but the tube material isn’t uniformly darker across the entire seam (some parts are darker with a shine – others are less so). Not sure if this is ok or if I need to do more?
Also seem to have overheated the bottom TPU slightly in one area. I’m thinking it’s fine on both counts but w…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic UL T-Zip placement in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Haha, no worries!
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Samsquanch replied to the topic UL T-Zip placement in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Ah. I just found the link to installing the zipper on the UL, which covers both the position and orientation. I’ll get my coat.
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Samsquanch started the topic UL T-Zip placement in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Currently building an UL and really enjoying it. The 115 GSM TPU is much easier for me to work with compared with the 250 GSM used with the Skeena. The thinner, more translucent material allows me to visually gauge the weld and so provides more confidence in the overall quality of the build. It’s also faster to assemble as the heat from the iron…[Read more]
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thewwkayaker replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Hi
Awesome site! Looking forward to building many rafts (currently ordered 2 UL, 1 for wife and 1 for me for hiking with but will later order tougher versions for bike rafting).
Great to have a community to ask questions, and see new ideas, and read trips planned or already travelled!
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