How To Fix Kayak Hole plastic weld first time
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- So I created a hole on my kayak and decided that the duct tape is not going to be a permanent solution. SO after watching a few videos on how to kayak weld I do it with the tools that I have around the shop, and deformed it before I made it look good.
It's not an issue but just to be clear - I'm pretty sure you made a plug, not a weld, i.e. plastic on the boat didn't seem to melt and fuse with the patch - the patch is just holding on due to its shape tightly fitting the hole. Nothing wrong with it as long as it holds. The only difference is weld is a chemistry term when two materials become one and plug is a separate piece held in place by physics - no chemistry involved. 🤷♂️ Good job anyways. I'm off to weld/patch a broken motorcycle camera without electricity = using a torch is going to be tested. CZcams's an amazing source of ideas.
Great job!! Stronger and better than it came from the store!!!
Adding mesh would have helped reduce the amount of plastic & reinforced it - but DUDE!! Great job anyway without the special expensive welding apparatus
you should heat the chisel blade in the torch and use it like an iron.
What he did worked, well it seems, but I was thinking the exact same, HEAT THE SCRAPER!
Your right, the same as the shop would do, maybe a little bit more upperclass but more expensive, well done, would do my kayak the same way, regards. 😎
Like he said, don't use a torch or you might cause more harm than good. Use a heat gun and heat the host plastic up also.
This guy’s a total legend lol.
Nice job...nice video, thanks
Now they have plastic welders at harbor freight. Like 12 bucks. Work awesome
They had them then, just needed a quick fix to get back to fishing that day
Yeah but they're electric and electricity is a luxury not always available 😂
genius excuse for a mod now excuse me while I go buy a fish finder to patch my kayak
JBweld marine epoxy! Hardens like nails. Just mix and spread. I've used the heat gun method too. JBweld is the easiest. 🛶👍
I use jb water weld on my yak
There is a way to set the plastic alight and let it drip on the hole in layers use a piece of metal tray to get the drip flow going then over the patch There is a scraper attachment for the (heat gun) When finished scrape it on a 45 % angle when dry . ? razer blade
No you didnt ! Take some high density plastic from a 5 gallon plastic buckets lid and make 3 layers of the stuff ) , melt in oven and then apply it to your ( heated ) affected area of the kayak . The two plastics will mesh together. Use spam, tin foil and leather gloves to handle your hot plastic. You can also push some stainless steel screen material in there if the hole is big. Now go fix the hole your drilled in it.
Where does the spam come into play???
@@mcamodellWell, a working man had to eat, right? 😂
I've tried so many different plastics and they don't seem to bond well. I can break it apart very easy... Has anyone ever tried to test it?
If you use the same plastic, ie cut hole for rod holder and use the plastic you remove to rebond.
Usually you need a number 2 plastic.
#2 polyethylene, milk jugs, coffee container and buckets. They say 2 on the bottom
@@caryverhalen yep. I use a log lighter to melt it on small cracks
nice, good job
You should be wearing gloves. Hot plastic can leave a nasty burn. Also if you heat that chisel up it will help melt the plastic into the repair.
If you wear gloves you won’t be able to tell if the plastic is hot enough.
Not bad, but don’t quit your day job! 😆
Well, I am a full time fishing captain, so no chance I'm quiting anytime soon, God willing!
Is that plastic from the canoe
Kayak
ZOOMBASSIN YangBros yes, I added a rod holders and kept the cut piece
you screwed that top because you didn't heat the surface up before you applied the patch therefore it didn't bond as it should. your heading should be "HOW NOT TO FIX A KAYAK". ... HAHAHA
CheapO!!!!!!!!! 400 dollars huhhhhhh
Yes... cheap easy fix that has stood up for all these years of abuse.
Hot patch, cold kayak.😒😒 watch out for lilly pads😃
J Dovak He heated the spot where he applied the new plastic it wasn't cold
@@jamesireland9188Well, want hot enough to fuse both materials... But it doesn't matter as long as it holds.
bad idea m8 , hdpe or pe melting at 220 C gas torch is hundreds to much so on surface you create carbon just over heating sorry but no profesional job
Jacek Szczodrak I held the touch from a distance... and the bond is perfect, years later and it's stronger than the rest of the kayak. But you are right, I am not a professional, I mention that in the video.. I also suggested that this only be used for cheap kayaks... people overpay for a "job" the the "professionals" claim is not right, when in reality the kayak is working break and needed no more than the effort applied.
Jacek Szczodrak You obviously didn't pay attention to the video he said he isn't a professional and it's not a professional job. But hundreds of kayakers have done this including my brother. And his old kayak is still holding up 8 years later lol. Don't know why some people have to make negative comments on a diy video on a yak patch job. So many negative people on here nowadays damn .
Old Town suggests passing blue cone of flame from torch quickly for epoxy fill; next Captain used patience heating large area without carbon burn-through. Is there a medium ‘tween solid and liquid for limp
scrap adherence? Is aluminum patching similar?
Found a green Old Town Discovery Lake Erie tore stern and bow off,
now checking laundramat for HDPE #2 plastic detergent bottle (s).
Lowe’s Weller welder is slow 25 watt electric, yet maybe torch should be
Used in conjunction with stainless steel screening for fracture. Lake Erie south near Saybrook, Ohio very high like most dangerous areas-
numerous hidden rock and old break wall sections.
Have a blessed day and Captain Skunkbeard excellent tutorial.
NO NO NO you cut the rod holder hole way too big! You should have used the next size down for a tight fit.
You need to heat BOTH surfaces to make it bond...Your patch might pop off if it's hit just right because its not bonded to the yak completely. GOOD LUCK!
It is bonded, and has been in service since I posted the video.
@@nkthekiller For anyone who cares....the rod holder hole... Use the outside measurement of the hole saw... remember the outside cut is how wide your hole will be. I like mine to be a super tight fit... Ill heat the hole a bit before pushing in the rod holder.
Clueless
Clark Fox well now you have a clue.
Well I can tell you I certainly haven't learned anything from this , total waist of time clip
Still works like new..
Michael Bills you clearly are a fucking prat with no idea at all .
And to the other idot I'm a welder by trade and the only thing I've learned here is how not to weld plastic, Because as I said b4 your fucking clueless.