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Alexander replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 2 months ago
Hello!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 2 months ago
Here in the northern hemisphere, summer is getting closer and people are dusting off their paddles and planning trips for the coming months. If you want to meet other packrafters, share stories, and learn from […]

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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic "Voyageur" extra huge. in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 2 months ago
Excellent! Thanks for posting pictures, Derek!
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Derek replied to the topic Heat increase Coverite Black Baron? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 2 months ago
I thought the same, but I found if you use masking tape to protect the TPU and use the entire flat surface of the iron, it goes pretty quick and makes a good seal. Then just use the tip for the finer details.
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rtullett started the topic Heat increase Coverite Black Baron? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 2 months ago
Tried a few test welds with a modified Coverite Black Baron. Worked pretty well but the iron could stand to be a tad hotter in my opinion. I had it on full blast. Is there a way to adjust the temperature control to go slightly hotter?
Thanks Rodney
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Derek started the topic "Voyageur" extra huge. in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 2 months ago
Just did the first inflation of the Voyageur. I extended the overall length by 16″ (40cm) to hopefully accommodate my wife and 7 year old on mellow water. I still need to build the inflatable floor, seats, and fix small leaks.
I might have made it too big, we’ll see. Was a fun build and I’m looking forward to building a regular sized one ne…[Read more]
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Derek became a registered member 8 years, 2 months ago
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Steve replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 2 months ago
Hello
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Pham started the topic Ultrasonic vs Hot Iron Sealing vs Hot Air Sealing vs RF/HF Sealing in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 2 months ago
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has done their research on the quality of the bond between the various material bonding techniques using ultrasonic, heat, and RF/HF machines. From what I understand, ultrasonic sealing allows for a wider range of materials that have some TPU. In terms of strength, it is ranked ultrasonic, RF/HF, and then heating…[Read more]
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naas replied to the topic Pure TPU as adhesive in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 2 months ago
i don’t see why rolling wouldn’t work just as well.
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oldrafter became a registered member 8 years, 2 months ago
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eswets replied to the topic Necessity of the Top-Up-Valve? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 2 months ago
I often have difficulties openin only the outer cap of the Boston valve, ending up with screwing out the middle one-way valve too. Not something you vant to do on the water…
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY packraft vest – sub 200g in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 3 months ago
Very cool! Thanks for posting!
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