DIY Packraft | Mike Monsos | Activity https://www.diypackraft.com/members/flyman219/activity/ Activity feed for Mike Monsos. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:48:08 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b3493c3036225769bc5f12de307e0e67 Mike Monsos replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts http://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/heat-sealing-tools/#post-2954 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:47:01 -0700 I have my hot plate set at about 244C or 470F.  I have no way to test the exact temp other than the adjusting knob’s markings.  I have my home made irons on the hot plate preheated.  It takes approximately three seconds to weld with a single application of the preheated iron on the fabrics to be welded.  At this temperature the fabric will not bu…[Read more]

]]> 0 d0411b43775750d1e2cab12183de87bf Mike Monsos replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts http://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/heat-sealing-tools/#post-2936 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 01:01:02 -0700 This is something similar to what I use,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-thermo-scientific-type-1900-hot-plate-tested-and-heats-steampunk/182528277299

Be sure to check to see what the temperature range is before you buy one

 

Mike

]]> 0 ef0f24739f57871e03cf001c2289117c Mike Monsos replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts http://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/heat-sealing-tools/#post-2935 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:53:05 -0700 You will need a hot plate that can hold a steady temperature.  They have some used commercial ones on the big auction site that should do the job for under $100.  The one I have is about $400 but it is more than necessary in my opinion.

I preheat the hot plate to 240 with my irons on it.  I like to have two of each size on the hot plate.  I use…[Read more]

]]> 0 c90cece631cd1e4aab660c3e3e8d4a0f Mike Monsos replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts http://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/heat-sealing-tools/#post-2929 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 22:57:48 -0700 I’d like to add another option for your heat sealing.  I use a commercial hot plate and some “irons” in various sizes to make my welds.  The hot plate is pretty simple and can maintain a steady heat of about 240 degrees.  The irons are home made with aluminum square stock cut to different lengths from 3/4″ to 3″ affixed to cedar blocks with JB we…[Read more]

]]> 0 21aace0e36d9ebf963a1b795923cf73f Mike Monsos replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts http://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/kit-plans-construction-questionshelp/#post-2893 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 15:19:03 -0700 I find that trimming the long corner with a straight edge to the correctly aligned corner at the other side of the panel works best for me.  If you think of the raft shape as a frying pan before closing the chambers, the attached panels edges are much easier to work with when it is a even continuous edge (rim).  That way when you roll it to align…[Read more]

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