You might also check out: www.waterproofcharts.com Larry Koenig *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Check out http://maps.nrcan.gc.ca/fact_sheets/tyvek.html. Chuck Holst -----Original Message----- From: Evan Dallas [mailto:Evan_Dallas_at_NOTES.NTRS.COM] Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 8:24 PM To: PaddleWise Subject: [Paddlewise] Charts on Tyvek Does anyone know if nautical charts printed on Tyvek (that practically indestructible stuff some envelopes are made of) are available? For Canada? I thought I had heard somewhere that this was being used, tho I could have dreamt it... (I'm tired of my charts falling apart after a season or two). Evan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Chuck Holst wrote: > Check out http://maps.nrcan.gc.ca/fact_sheets/tyvek.html. > > Chuck Holst > > -----Original Message----- > From: Evan Dallas [mailto:Evan_Dallas_at_NOTES.NTRS.COM] > Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 8:24 PM > To: PaddleWise > Subject: [Paddlewise] Charts on Tyvek > > Does anyone know if nautical charts printed on Tyvek (that practically > indestructible stuff some envelopes are made of) are available? For > Canada? I thought I had heard somewhere that this was being used, tho I > could have dreamt it... > (I'm tired of my charts falling apart after a season or two). Interesting - I've heard they resisted printing navigation charts on Tyvek in the past because they didn't want them to last long. If they do last, folks don't replace them and they get out of date (navigation charts change more frequently than topos). I certainly would prefer waterproof versions. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
FWIW the NY-NJ Trails Council has been printing its hiking maps on Tyvek since the '80s. I have some of that age that are in almost new shape.... >Does anyone know if nautical charts printed on Tyvek (that practically >indestructible stuff some envelopes are made of) are available? For >Canada? I thought I had heard somewhere that this was being used, tho I >could have dreamt it... >(I'm tired of my charts falling apart after a season or two). > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I tried cutting some 8 1/2" x 11" pieces of Tyvek and feeding them through my laser printer. It's not as stiff as paper, so every 3rd sheet jammed. Once printed, though, whatever you print is really waterproof, but disappointingly, not wear-proof. Once you crinkle the paper a time or two, the toner just flakes off. I suppose a copier would have the same results--unless a copier heats the toner more than an inkjet does, and maybe the print would be more long-lasting. I don't think an inkjet printer would do well either, as inks are water-based, and Tyvek is waterproof. Shawn Baker still searching for an economical waterproof chart system Evan Dallas wrote: >Does anyone know if nautical charts printed on Tyvek (that >practically >indestructible stuff some envelopes are made of) are >available? For >Canada? I thought I had heard somewhere that this >was being used, tho I >could have dreamt it... >(I'm tired of my charts falling apart after a season or two). *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
An OK solution is to copy your charts on mylar (overhead transparency material). It is indestructible. You can rinse them in fresh water and dry them off and use them over and over again. You can also easily make copies for others in your group. I am not sure what and/or how many copy write laws this method breaks but it works well. I just put the sheet under my deck bungie and I have black lines over the light green of my deck. Hal Wilton, NH Power your boat with carbohydrates, not hydrocarbons. http://www.jlc.net/~hlevin Shawn Baker wrote: > I tried cutting some 8 1/2" x 11" pieces of Tyvek and feeding them through > my laser printer. It's not as stiff as paper, so every 3rd sheet jammed. > Once printed, though, whatever you print is really waterproof, but > disappointingly, not wear-proof. Once you crinkle the paper a time or two, > the toner just flakes off. > > I suppose a copier would have the same results--unless a copier heats the > toner more than an inkjet does, and maybe the print would be more > long-lasting. I don't think an inkjet printer would do well either, as inks > are water-based, and Tyvek is waterproof. > > Shawn Baker > still searching for an economical waterproof chart system > > Evan Dallas wrote: > >Does anyone know if nautical charts printed on Tyvek (that >practically > >indestructible stuff some envelopes are made of) are >available? For > >Canada? I thought I had heard somewhere that this >was being used, tho I > >could have dreamt it... > >(I'm tired of my charts falling apart after a season or two). > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** -- Hal Wilton, NH Power your boat with carbohydrates, not hydrocarbons. http://www.jlc.net/~hlevin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Shawn Baker wrote: > I tried cutting some 8 1/2" x 11" pieces of Tyvek and feeding them through > my laser printer. It's not as stiff as paper, so every 3rd sheet jammed. > Once printed, though, whatever you print is really waterproof, but > disappointingly, not wear-proof. Once you crinkle the paper a time or two, > the toner just flakes off. > snip < > still searching for an economical waterproof chart system > > Evan Dallas wrote: > >Does anyone know if nautical charts printed on Tyvek (that >practically > >indestructible stuff some envelopes are made of) are >available? For > >Canada? I thought I had heard somewhere that this >was being used, tho I > >could have dreamt it... > >(I'm tired of my charts falling apart after a season or two). > this suggestion is subsidized by my employer <grin> bring your charts to work, photocopy the appropriate parts, and laminate them. Erik Sprenne *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I suspect that the tyvek is coated with some form of water repellent finish. cya -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Shawn Baker Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 1:10 PM To: PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net Cc: Evan_Dallas_at_NOTES.NTRS.COM; dkruger_at_pacifier.com Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Charts on Tyvek I tried cutting some 8 1/2" x 11" pieces of Tyvek and feeding them through my laser printer. It's not as stiff as paper, so every 3rd sheet jammed. Once printed, though, whatever you print is really waterproof, but disappointingly, not wear-proof. Once you crinkle the paper a time or two, the toner just flakes off. I suppose a copier would have the same results--unless a copier heats the toner more than an inkjet does, and maybe the print would be more long-lasting. I don't think an inkjet printer would do well either, as inks are water-based, and Tyvek is waterproof. Shawn Baker still searching for an economical waterproof chart system Evan Dallas wrote: >Does anyone know if nautical charts printed on Tyvek (that >practically >indestructible stuff some envelopes are made of) are >available? For >Canada? I thought I had heard somewhere that this >was being used, tho I >could have dreamt it... >(I'm tired of my charts falling apart after a season or two). *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
>Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:49:51 -0400 >From: "Erik Sprenne" <sprenne_at_netnitco.net> >Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Charts on Tyvek > >Shawn Baker wrote: >>I tried cutting some 8 1/2" x 11" pieces of Tyvek and feeding them >>through my laser printer. It's not as stiff as paper, so every 3rd >sheet >>jammed. > >>Once printed, though, whatever you print is really waterproof, but >>disappointingly, not wear-proof. Once you crinkle the paper a time >> or >>two, the toner just flakes off. >this suggestion is subsidized by my employer <grin> >bring your charts to work, photocopy the appropriate parts, and >laminate >them. > > >Erik Sprenne Okay, so how do I convince MY employer to buy a laminater? Shawn :) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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