Post by: Jonathan_S on April 29, 2016, 07:38:45 AM
Dimensions are about 7' high and 9.5' wide. I will break this sucker in on a long loop on the Frank Church this spring.
For those of you who have a sewing machine and a creative spirit, just pick up some scraps and start fiddling with it. It really isn't that hard!
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 29, 2016, 07:41:41 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 29, 2016, 07:44:48 AM
How did you get your measurements and where did you buy your material? Which weight Silnylon and where did you buy your thread?
Nice work!
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 29, 2016, 07:55:28 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 29, 2016, 07:56:09 AM
I make my own patterns. No real math involved beyond a few paper models.
I have already sewn in my stove Jack and I am confident in its ability to withstand heat.
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 29, 2016, 07:57:25 AM
Any tips for a first time builder? I have a commercial grade sewing machine, but have never used it before.
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 29, 2016, 08:01:41 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 29, 2016, 08:02:52 AM
Patience, patience, patience.
Find a women that can sew.
:yeah:
Post by: luvmystang67 on April 29, 2016, 08:13:50 AM
Find a women that can sew.
Are you volunteering?
Post by: 7mmfan on April 29, 2016, 08:39:14 AM
For those of you that have used stoves in tents like these, is there a height minimum that you think is necessary? I've been thinking about a much shorter but longer version with 2 vertical center poles. Kind of like the Big Agnes Super Scout UL2. Would a stove be practical in a tent like this?
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 29, 2016, 08:41:43 AM
Stang, each of the 7 panels on this tent is 8' long and a bit less than 5' across at the bottom.
Looks good bud, much more user friendly than the first one I think. I've been making sketches of the tent you and I talked about, I think I have a design pretty much ready.
For those of you that have used stoves in tents like these? Is there a height minimum that you think is necessary? I've been thinking about a much shorter but longer version with 2 vertical center poles. Kind of like the Big Agnes Super Scout UL2. Would a stove be practical in a tent like this?
Kifaru makes tarps with stove jacks so I would go for it. A spark arrestor is definitely a good idea :twocents:
BLRman has a pretty cool tent ( ;) ) with a low stove jack. He hasn't burned in it yet but I imagine it will work wonderfully as it is "similar" to a premium tent design.
Post by: 7mmfan on April 29, 2016, 08:43:24 AM
Post by: coop2424 on April 29, 2016, 09:02:59 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 16, 2016, 07:30:46 AM
I missed this.
Post by: floatinghat on December 27, 2016, 12:07:05 PM
Post by: coop2424 on December 27, 2016, 12:44:51 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi606.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt143%2Fcoop2424%2F0ACB6AEE-25F2-4DCA-8A86-A0DC62BBA9AB.jpg&hash=8df2f2dee2796bb6dd3e7b2db1bdb203d03bdb2c) (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/coop2424/media/0ACB6AEE-25F2-4DCA-8A86-A0DC62BBA9AB.jpg.html)
Post by: KFhunter on December 27, 2016, 12:50:04 PM
I think I was considering how cool a goretex tent would be and thats the one that has a fire issue.
Any tips for a first time builder? I have a commercial grade sewing machine, but have never used it before.
depending on what foot you have it might be difficult with a commercial machine, I'd do some googling on your particular model and get the right foot. Lot of commercial machines are set up for one thing only, like sewing on piping. Also you'll need to adjust the feed rate way down if you have a right knee switch it can be hard to not go full blast.
I used to sew commercially doing auto interiors and canvas boat tops, seats and whatnot.
Post by: The scout on December 27, 2016, 12:53:53 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 27, 2016, 01:42:46 PM
Here is another of The Jon's creations.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi606.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt143%2Fcoop2424%2F0ACB6AEE-25F2-4DCA-8A86-A0DC62BBA9AB.jpg&hash=8df2f2dee2796bb6dd3e7b2db1bdb203d03bdb2c) (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/coop2424/media/0ACB6AEE-25F2-4DCA-8A86-A0DC62BBA9AB.jpg.html)
That was a blast...right up until the rain and fog... So I guess it was fun for like two hours!
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 27, 2016, 01:43:59 PM
Johnathan how much roughly do you have into your tipi all said and done?
You have to plan on a couple hundred bucks the first time. Because you have to order more than you need of expensive yard items like webbing and Cordura. $200 can make just about anything though