Chuck Holst <cholst_at_bitstream.net> wrote: > Just iron the edges to seal them. The webbing for the buckles will have to > be sewn, however. > > I find the 200 denier cloth sufficiently durable for most uses, though I > did tear one bag by snagging it on a hose clamp inside my stern > compartment. It is more flexible than the 430 denier fabric, and for that > reason might seal better when the top is rolled down. Agree sealing the edges is enough. I sewed contrasting bias tape around the edges of the ones I made. Avoids snags and cuts in other stuff, and looks zippier, too. Others have groaned at the fabric cost ($16 to $13/running yard in a 60 inch width). Cost per bag is still less than commercial bags, even if you think you are worth $5/hr as a sewer. (I'm worth about $2/hr!) But the best thing is that you can make dry bags that fit your stuff. Many thanks to Chuck for authoring the article others have already referenced: http://www.isk.canoe-kayak.org/howto/drybags.pdf If I can be successful, you know it was well-written! For reference, I used some of the 200 denier stuff in fluorescent pink for deck bags for my radio, and the bags faded after three years of heavy use, but were still functional. One is now a stern flag when I cartop my yaks. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Mar 28 2002 - 20:26:44 PST
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