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    Are you wanting one sewn or just the material? ...

    Are you wanting one sewn or just the material? PM me.
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    Oops! I almost forgot about this post! I didn't...

    Oops! I almost forgot about this post!
    I didn't cut the material, but just made a 10' single layer with whipped ends. Carefully at first, I tried it. A little stretch, but not bad... About like my...
  3. Thread: Sucker...

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    Sucker...

    Me, Walmart, discount fabric section. Spot a roll of ripstop in a really nice silver grey. Walk out with the whole thing. 10 yards for $12.

    But now what? I have no idea of its weight or quality...
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    Texas towers sells aluminum tubing in a wide...

    Texas towers sells aluminum tubing in a wide range of sizes, up to 2.5" diameter. Looks like it's all .058" wall.
  5. There is something very familiar about you...

    There is something very familiar about you designs, but I can't place where I've seen it. If I'm thinking along the right lines, it's cargo straps used for securing loads in tractor trailers. They...
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    Uhmm... I hate to rain on the parade (I get the...

    Uhmm... I hate to rain on the parade (I get the whole DIY thing, I love making stuff) but by the time you add up the cost of the heat sinks, glue and pot, you couls just buy an Olicamp XTS pot....
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    If you can't patent your idea, at the very least...

    If you can't patent your idea, at the very least open source it. It would be possible for you to start producing your product, only to have someone with more money patent your idea and then come back...
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    Well, I know from building skin on frame kayaks...

    Well, I know from building skin on frame kayaks that ballistic nylon takes latex paint very well.... it makes a fantastic kayak skin that is tough and water proof. I really doubt that it would work...
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