DIY Packraft | Ronald Samber | Activity

Ronald Samber posted a new activity comment

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:42:26 -0800

In the last 12 months, I have built 4 cat-a-rafts and experimented with a few small pillows as well. I had 2 failed attempts, one reasonably functional raft and finally arrived at a design I am happy with. The point of that is that I have sealed a bunch of linear feet of fabric.
I started with the Mini Clover and graduated to the “improved”…[Read more]

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post A number of people have experienced temperature problems with mini irons like the Clover Mini Iron II and the Dritz Petite Press, so I am designing future DIY Packrafts to be easier to […]

Ronald Samber posted a new activity comment

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 15:46:03 -0700

Matt: AWESOME link to this man’s quest to build a 2 lb float tube. I read through all 22 pages of posts spanning 5 years of research and design. Fascinating stuff. We lost a good one when he died.

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post Tom F. sent me this video and this link to a forum thread documenting the design and construction of a lightweight fishing float tube (a.k.a. bellyboat or belly boat) using heat […]

Ronald Samber posted a new activity comment

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:30:25 -0700

Matt: Thank you! I am one of those awaiting your input on this. I look forward to the video.
How does it compare to the red 40D taffeta? I will know soon enough as I ordered some a week ago but I would like your take on it as well. As always, I appreciate your efforts. Ron Samber

In reply to - Matt (Admin) wrote a new post Several people have asked for details about the new ultralight 40D ripstop heat sealable fabric available in the shop. At 100 grams per square meter (3 ounces per square yard), it’s […]

Ronald Samber became a registered member

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 04:55:36 -0800