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Why this guy cuts up $400 backpacks | Kenn Walker

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Send us Fan MailMost people see a finished backpack as the end of a project. Today's guest sees it as the beginning. Kenn Walker is a modification expert, known for taking a scalpel to the seams of $400 backpacks and making them even better than before.From his background in parachute rigging to turning a World Cup soccer ball into a bag, Kenn brings the kind of creativity and problem-solving that every maker can learn from.In This Episode, We Cover:Which techniques Kenn uses to confidently seam rip and modify finished bagsThe one tool Kenn cannot live withoutHow he turned custom modifications into a thriving businessWhat parachute rigging taught him about sewing, load paths, and building gear that lastsKenn's favorite shop hacks, machines, and workflow for tackling one-of-a-kind projectsKenn Walker is a Custom/Modification Designer | Instagram | WebsiteFind Us on Social Media 🚀@RipstopbytheRollwww.ripstopbytheroll.com

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Send us Fan Mail Most people see a finished backpack as the end of a project. Today's guest sees it as the beginning. Kenn Walker is a modification expert, known for taking a scalpel to the seams of $400 backpacks and making them even better than before. From his background in parachute rigging to turning a World Cup soccer ball into a bag, Kenn brings the kind of creativity and problem-solving that every maker can learn from. In This Episode, We Cover: Which techniques Kenn uses to confident...

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