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Reply #20 on: January 18, 2010, 02:10:32 PM
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sean salach
Location: palmer, ak
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« Reply #20 on: January 18, 2010, 02:10:32 PM » |
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Took some searching on that site, but it looks good! That's your first try with a sewing machine?!?! http://450club.ning.com/profiles/blogs/homemade-frame-pack-just realized the problem, you've got the '.' at the end of the link included in the linked url |
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Reply #21 on: January 18, 2010, 08:52:42 PM
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slacey24
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« Reply #21 on: January 18, 2010, 08:52:42 PM » |
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Not the first time but it took a lot of digging to find it in the storage room.
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Reply #22 on: January 22, 2010, 02:00:38 PM
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sean salach
Location: palmer, ak
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« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2010, 02:00:38 PM » |
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Alright, just 'finished' mine. Finished in quotes because there're still a couple of clean up things I need to do to it. Fit came out good, zipper tension good. A few lessons learned: -Sew the velcro to the webbing/tabs BEFORE sewing them into the bag... -Sew the strips of fabric that go against the tubes(the end pieces) into one long strip before sewing them to the side panels. -Make the seam(s) on the end pieces occur along a 'straightaway', not at a corner of the bag. -Zippers are actually pretty easy. -Spectra fibers are a PITA to cut. I'm guessing a rotary cutter would be best. I ended up having to use a sharp knife because my scissors were having a hard time with it. -Because spectra fibers are difficult to cut, don't leave big or uneven seam allowances. I cannibalized an old surveying vest for the pockets and safety orange/reflective straps. Pichurs:         |
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Reply #23 on: January 22, 2010, 02:36:25 PM
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Rob
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca
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« Reply #23 on: January 22, 2010, 02:36:25 PM » |
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That looks like it came out really good. Nice work.
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Reply #24 on: January 22, 2010, 02:53:42 PM
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DaveC
Location: Kalispell, MT
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« Reply #24 on: January 22, 2010, 02:53:42 PM » |
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Rotary cutters are the shizz. Get one.
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Reply #25 on: January 22, 2010, 03:07:12 PM
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jeremy11
Location: Grand Junction, CO
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« Reply #25 on: January 22, 2010, 03:07:12 PM » |
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don't forget the green mat to go with your sweet rotary cutter!
Nice Job!
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Reply #26 on: January 22, 2010, 05:44:36 PM
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sean salach
Location: palmer, ak
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« Reply #26 on: January 22, 2010, 05:44:36 PM » |
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Thanks! I would imagine a piece of a/c sanded plywood would work as well as one of the green mats. Definitely need to get me a rotary cutter.
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Reply #27 on: January 23, 2010, 08:31:53 AM
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boddunn
Location: Kirby Muxloe, England
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« Reply #27 on: January 23, 2010, 08:31:53 AM » |
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Like Rob said, nice work. I used a continuous strip of fabric for the middle bit to reduce the amount of seams and it was a bit of a nightmare. I think I'll use your method and make it again, there's a few bits I'm not happy with. Think I'll make a saddle pack next though.
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Reply #28 on: January 23, 2010, 10:47:59 AM
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DaveC
Location: Kalispell, MT
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« Reply #28 on: January 23, 2010, 10:47:59 AM » |
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Thanks! I would imagine a piece of a/c sanded plywood would work as well as one of the green mats.
True, but having a mat with 1" grids marked out makes cutting faster and easier. |
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Reply #29 on: January 23, 2010, 11:15:18 PM
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Eric
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« Reply #29 on: January 23, 2010, 11:15:18 PM » |
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nice recycling effort Sean.
FYI - Good quality scissors work fine through the spectra
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Reply #30 on: January 24, 2010, 10:54:20 AM
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sean salach
Location: palmer, ak
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« Reply #30 on: January 24, 2010, 10:54:20 AM » |
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You trying to tell me that my wally world "titanium" scissors aren't top of the line?  I have an unnatural fear of rotary cutters to be honest. I have visions of losing control and fingers when ever I use one at work. What would qualify as good scissors? Fiskars? |
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Reply #31 on: January 24, 2010, 11:15:35 AM
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daveB
Location: Montpelier, VT
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« Reply #31 on: January 24, 2010, 11:15:35 AM » |
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I have a pair of Wiss #20 shears that I got a couple of years ago for a fiberglassing job and they cut that stuff very nicely. They're all metal, heavy, and since they can be resharpened forever, a used pair is just as good. $25-$30ish. Got mine on ebay; check out the pictures, you'll get the idea.
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Reply #32 on: January 24, 2010, 11:54:30 AM
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sean salach
Location: palmer, ak
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« Reply #32 on: January 24, 2010, 11:54:30 AM » |
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Cool, thanks. I'll put those on the list.
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Reply #33 on: January 24, 2010, 11:55:01 AM
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Eric
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« Reply #33 on: January 24, 2010, 11:55:01 AM » |
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Gingher 10" knife edge shears
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Reply #34 on: January 24, 2010, 12:31:03 PM
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sean salach
Location: palmer, ak
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« Reply #34 on: January 24, 2010, 12:31:03 PM » |
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Sweet. I was half expecting to be pointed toward $70 scissors. Those are all pretty reasonable.
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Reply #35 on: January 30, 2010, 11:08:49 AM
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Outsider
Location: Finland
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« Reply #35 on: January 30, 2010, 11:08:49 AM » |
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I finished mine tonight. This thread provided me with tips and inspiration, so I think it is only fair to post the result here:   |
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Reply #36 on: January 30, 2010, 12:16:32 PM
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sean salach
Location: palmer, ak
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« Reply #36 on: January 30, 2010, 12:16:32 PM » |
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Wow! Very nice. That frame looks like it has a ton of room in it.
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Reply #37 on: January 30, 2010, 12:34:21 PM
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Outsider
Location: Finland
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« Reply #37 on: January 30, 2010, 12:34:21 PM » |
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Thanks. It is an XXL sized Fargo. I've had it only for a couple of weeks and am really looking forward to do some overnighters with it.
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Reply #38 on: January 30, 2010, 06:16:38 PM
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slacey24
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« Reply #38 on: January 30, 2010, 06:16:38 PM » |
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Nice looking bag Sean. Just loaded mine up full of goodies and tried it out on a long ride. Could have gone a bit wider with it since I'm stuck with medium frame size.
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Reply #39 on: January 31, 2010, 02:59:55 PM
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jeremy11
Location: Grand Junction, CO
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« Reply #39 on: January 31, 2010, 02:59:55 PM » |
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sweet! That bag is huge in the XXL Fargo! I just whipped out a frame pack for the Fisticuff on Friday, my 3rd frame pack. Pics coming soon.
Keep it cranking folks! Homemade gear is sweet!
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