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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Is there hope for my V3…? in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 10 months ago
Hi Landon, I’m sorry to hear you’re having such a frustrating experience! It sounds like your iron might not be hot enough to fully weld the TPU layers together – after they’re welded it should be impossible for the seams to peel apart in the way you described.
After spending so much time on it already, it would be totally understandable if you…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 10 months ago
Beauty!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 10 months ago
Great trip report! Thanks for posting!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Spray Deck Plans (V2) 5 years, 10 months ago
Sorry, I don’t have a Rogue-Lite so I don’t know.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 5 years, 11 months ago
The “leather iron” from http://www.aliexpress.com is my preferred iron for assembling DIY Packraft kits. It’s hot enough, it maintains a consistent temperature, it’s robustly built, it’s the right width for heat sealing […]
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Is there some benefit to replacing the plug as opposed to using an adaptor?
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You can probably save a few dollars by buying a new plug instead of an adapter, but other than that, there’s no benefit. When I made the video the only adapter I could find was about $30, which seemed excessive, but since then I’ve seen them as low as $8, which makes that option more attractive.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 11 months ago
Hi David, the diameter is 275 mm. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 11 months ago
Very cool! Thanks for the tips, Christian!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 11 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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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic How do you Heat Seal 2 Double Coated Fabrics? in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 11 months ago
You could try that – I’ve heard that it works but I haven’t tried it myself.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Success! New packrafts tested. 5 years, 11 months ago
Hi Joe, yeah, I’ll likely do a regular version of a similar design – not sure when I’ll be able to get to it. It’s good to know people are interested though!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 11 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]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic How airtight are your boats? in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 11 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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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic bowl for curved surface in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 12 months ago
Done!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Surprise: Another New DIY Packraft Model 5 years, 12 months ago
I see you found it 😀
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 12 months ago
Hahaha!
Good looking fish!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years ago
Gorgeous shot!
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, The Silicone Roller: my new favorite tool 6 years ago
See the link in the first comment above.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Surprise: Another New DIY Packraft Model 6 years ago
Yeah, I’ll probably make a video of the new packrafts after I finish all the instructions.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, The Silicone Roller: my new favorite tool 6 years ago
I’ve played with it a bit, but not to the point where I’m comfortable using it. I think the keys are to apply heat equally and evenly to both pieces of fabric and to not overheat them, and I find all of those things challenging.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Surprise: Another New DIY Packraft Model 6 years ago
I haven’t designed one yet, but it’s certainly possible!
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