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oldcanuck replied to the topic Prototyping inflatable hull shapes in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 days, 19 hours ago
<span style=”color: #000000; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 15px;”>There are software programs that assist designers to visualize complicated 3D shapes of products made with fabrics. Many industries, not only clothing designers, use them for their simplicity, accuracy and speed. When the designer modifies the 2D pattern pieces, the 3D model…[Read more]
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oldcanuck replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 5 months ago
First splash with one of the new DIYPackrafts I made this winter!
I couldn’t be happier. It handles just like an old creek boat kayak I had years ago but lighter, is much more controllable than my canoe and is going to see a TON of time on the water throughout Canada. Thanks again for making these kits Matt!
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oldcanuck commented on the post, Off-Grid Heat Sealing Irons 1 year, 8 months ago
Hello Matt … and welcome back.
I hope my design can help others who also live off-grid know that they can build a diypackraft, with a hand-made seam sealing iron!
Living with solar power for an electrical source, the thought of running a power hungry electric iron for dozens of hours had me thinking there must be a way to use my wood stove…[Read more]
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oldcanuck changed their profile picture 1 year, 10 months ago
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oldcanuck replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 1 year, 10 months ago
Gidday! I seem to DIY everything in my life, so might as well try out Matt’s kits. Looking forward to much fun on the water throughout Canada in the coming years … oldcanuck
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oldcanuck became a registered member 1 year, 10 months ago