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Posted by duh on August 14, 2006, 4:57 pm
small change wrote:
> > duh wrote:
> >
> >> http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/ultralight/Projects/Pattern_NightWing.pdf
> >>
> >> this is something like I'm thinking about doing. Figured I might add
> >> some vestibules to it.
>
> chiming in late here.
>
> www.backpacking.net/bbs has a gear maker's board that has many, many
> experienced tent and tarp makers who are familiar with the designs,
> materials and issues you are encountering. Much more so that this board
> where there are very few who have done the kind of projects you are
> attempting, and have actually used the materials and techniques.
Yes, you're right. I started asking about something I thought was a
general sewing question and it morphed.
> www.owfinc.com sell both nylon grosgrain, and folded nylon bias binding,
> which is what is used on tent seams. Grosgrain is rarely used in tents
> except to cover exposed floor and wall join seams. Seam binding on tapes is
> never waterproof, it's only put on when seam is not felled, to prevent
> seams allowances from raveling. Waterproofing your seam would be another
> process. Most tent seams are not waterproofed unless it is a single wall
> construction - otherwise you rely on the fly for water protection. Tent
> manufacturers use the double folded nylon type of bias tape.
This guy was saying to use it to take the strain off the catenary top
seam, which is being stretched a lot.
>
> For waterproofing tent seams, you must match the fabric and the adhesive.
> For example, you use silnet with silnylon, seam grip with a urethane/nylon
> configuration etc.
>
> I don't know what Bronwyn is referring to as a "wax stick" for
> waterproofing, maybe she can elaborate? Never heard of such a thing, and
> frankly that sounds stop gap unless your tent is waxed cotton.
I was just going to use one of the plastic seam fillers.
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