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Rodrigo replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Hello all! I am planning to build my packraft for doing bikepacking 🙂
David Talbot replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Looks like the HH-66 is easy to get hold of this side of the Atlantic, one more question what is the diameter of the inflated Telkwa at the seam closest to the middle of the long side?
David Talbot replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Thanks, will give it a go
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Welcome! I haven’t done any high pressure testing, but yeah, I think it will depend on the factors you mentioned plus the design of the inflatable object and how the forces are distributed along the welds. Cheers!
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supguy replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Hello,

I am not a bot.

I am interested in this fabrication technique for boats other than packrafts.

I poked around the site looking for the max psi this technique can support but the closest I found was the inflation bag which suggests low pressure.

I guess it depends on 1 or 2 sided TPU and the seam overlap.

Can folks point me to any a…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic How do you Heat Seal 2 Double Coated Fabrics? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

You could try that – I’ve heard that it works but I haven’t tried it myself.
PackMaker started the topic How do you Heat Seal 2 Double Coated Fabrics? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

If you put your iron on one side, the TPU will stick to the iron. and the bottom layer will stick to the ground. Is the solution just parchment paper on both sides?
PackMaker replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Hi!

Bots can say “Hi” can they?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Hi David,

I think it’s worth trying – it’s one of those things I’ve been meaning to try for ages but haven’t got around to, myself. What I’m not sure about is the longevity of a glued joint on the inside of the tube fabric, and what’s the best adhesive to use. Some people have reported that a glue called HH-66 works well, but I can’t find it…[Read more]
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic How airtight are your boats? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Hi Markus,

It sounds like the air is escaping through the zipper – a few small bubbles could add up to 1-2 breaths per hour, no? This could probably be resolved by cleaning the zipper and reapplying lubricant. If the zipper isn’t leaking and the seams are all sealed and the fabric isn’t damaged and there’s no dirt in the Boston valve or top-up…[Read more]
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mchill2 replied to the topic What paddles? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 7 months ago

Ping ping ball paddles work great. I found that the kayak paddles are a bit awkward. With 2 separate paddles I can better prevent getting water in the boat and avoid moving the tail end of the boat back and forth as I paddle. Someone showed me a set of paddles they had made using sign board like you find in political campaign signs and reinforced…[Read more]
David Talbot started the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 7 months ago

I have a background in driving RIBs and SIBs, in one of those bursting a tube, even a catastrophic failure, will certainly end your fun for the day but isn’t really going to cause too much of a problem and certainly won’t sink you as for example my Bombard Aerotec has 3 main air chambers.

Which set me thinking about making my Telkwa 2 chambers,…[Read more]
markus started the topic How airtight are your boats? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 7 months ago

Hi,

I have just finished my v3 packraft. I fixed all the seams with Seamgrip and after closing some small leaks I can´t find any more using soapy water. Only at the end of the zipper there are some small bubbles.

But the raft still loses some air (about 1-2 deep breathes per hour). Is this normal or has one of you a boat which keeps all the air…[Read more]
David Talbot replied to the topic bowl for curved surface in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 7 months ago

Thanks, will get making that!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic bowl for curved surface in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 7 months ago

Done!
David Talbot replied to the topic bowl for curved surface in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 7 months ago

Could we have these in the Telkwa instructions as well please Matt?
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