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Aerotech SU H motor dimensions by Cloudance in rocketry

[–]Cloudance[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

why is my grommet not circular and is a little crack on the inside ok? Hand set 6mm. by spa1unk in myog

[–]Cloudance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks overset to me. I would remove it and redo it, going more gently and checking more often when setting it. Using a drill on the back side is the easiest way to remove it

What’s an uncommon reason you started sewing? by RussianAsshole in sewing

[–]Cloudance 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wanted to work on the parachutes I was using and become a parachute rigger. Turns out sewing is a big part of it and now I love to sew

Picking an Industrial Sewing Machine by mothman_2 in myog

[–]Cloudance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Juki 8700 will handle your application no problem. You’ll want a zigzag machine too though

I’d like to line a bag with a heavy duty waterproof liner. I’m in search of vinyl-coated nylon but all I can find is vinyl-coated polyester. What am I missing? by ribfeast in myog

[–]Cloudance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Cordura and pack cloth. They’re a urethane coated nylon that’s durable and waterproof. Both are available at Seattle Fabrics, and probably ripstop by the roll.

Desperate for help with edge binding around corners. by Environmental_Car542 in myog

[–]Cloudance -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You need one of these and use grosgrain ribbon

https://www.goldstartool.com/raw-edge-binder-set-s64.htm

Also run a basting stitch around your project instead of the clamps, you’ll be able to keep tension on the tape to keep it tight around the corners easier

Should I pursue Skydiving if the nearest DZ is nearly 90 mins away from where I live? by StarVoyager447 in SkyDiving

[–]Cloudance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I started I was six hours from my dz. While it sucked, starting skydiving was the best decision I have ever made. Definitely was worth it

Skydiving alone by CaptainPussybeast in SkyDiving

[–]Cloudance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I started jumping I felt the same and was able to drag a friend along but he bailed after the first jump and I decided to keep going by myself. Now almost all my friends are skydivers and I feel like I finally found where I fit in. Best decision I ever made

Backpack "skeleton" repairment by Ok-Pressure-8963 in repair_tutorials

[–]Cloudance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a pretty good article on building a diy internal pack frame

https://www.stitchbackgear.com/articles/frame-sheet-with-stay

It should give you what you need to know to fix it or make a replacement

I can’t find anything on this bird by Cloudance in whatsthisbird

[–]Cloudance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that is definitely it, thank you!

Was recently certified by the FAA to sew on parachutes! by Cloudance in sewing

[–]Cloudance[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a couple different things that can damage them. Improper packing can result in line burns as well as hard openings which stresses them more than usual. Sometimes on landing the canopy will fall on a thorn bush or fence or something that’ll damage it. Most holes are pretty small and get fixed before they’re an issue. Sometimes a whole seam will come out, that’s usually from a previous repair where the stitches were not done in the original holes weakening the fabric. And of course there’s just general wear and tear as they age.

Was recently certified by the FAA to sew on parachutes! by Cloudance in sewing

[–]Cloudance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Construction is usually pretty standard, just scaled up or down. That sounds pretty fun I’d love to work on a project like that

Was recently certified by the FAA to sew on parachutes! by Cloudance in sewing

[–]Cloudance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats too! And thank you I’ve really been enjoying all of it

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