Sewing canvas???

[Fronkey]

I made a hammock sock out of 12oz cotton canvas and my sewing machine did it with no problems. It was actually pretty nice to sew.

Fronkey

[mbiraman]

Hey Outandback; You know i picked up my TI for $25 and am sewing 3 layers of 7.5 oz no problem.Maybe you should have your own machine. The other thing is you might be better with sewn on loops for staking rather than grommets.

bill

[oldgringo]

Before you buy that heavy, treated canvas, have a look at what the canvas tent folks are using...people like Beckel and Montana Canvas. You'll find that most are using untreated, 10 oz duck. You may be able to buy some material from them, or they may direct you to a source. In any case, it shouldnt be necessary to buy finished tarps, only to cut them up.

[oldgringo]

Davis Tent, right there in Denver:
http://davistent.com/

[OutandBack]

Cool idea man.

Be very careful with heat close to synthetic suspension.

My advice on the sewing would be to do it by hand also.

Yes, heat management is top of my list with all the nylon and amsteel on this tarp. Thanks for the suggestions

I made a hammock sock out of 12oz cotton canvas and my sewing machine did it with no problems. It was actually pretty nice to sew.

Fronkey

When I get the pieces cut and ready to sew would you be willing to try it on your machine. I'll pay a reasonable price and shipping both way of course.

Hey Outandback; You know i picked up my TI for $25 and am sewing 3 layers of 7.5 oz no problem.Maybe you should have your own machine. The other thing is you might be better with sewn on loops for staking rather than grommets.

bill

I had planned to make amsteel continuous loop and larks head then on the grommets for the tent pegs. Mostly to reduce all possible sewing thru this heavy stuff.

Before you buy that heavy, treated canvas, have a look at what the canvas tent folks are using...people like Beckel and Montana Canvas. You'll find that most are using untreated, 10 oz duck. You may be able to buy some material from them, or they may direct you to a source. In any case, it shouldnt be necessary to buy finished tarps, only to cut them up.

Thanks OG, I will contact them.
My original thinking was to use as much of the finished edges of the tarp as possible and only cover (sew) the edges I cut.

The peak area at the ridgeline is the only place the material will be double thick and it will only be 12-18" long. Maybe a 25 dollar machine would make it that far before burning it's tranny out.

Not having any experience with hot tenting and only doing my research thru reading forums I am a little worried about using untreated cotton canvas. But I could be all wrong.

Another reason I am looking at heavier material is how much it moves in the wind. If you've ever used a syn nylon grizz beak on a very windy day it moves all over the place. Might not be the best with a hot stove pipe in the general area even with a stove jack.



I really do appreciate everyones comments, ideas and suggestions.
Everyone of them is helping me make a better shelter.

-O&B

[validpages]

Thanks to all for your sound advice.
I don't want to risk my marriage so hand stitching sounds like a good way to go.

Have a look at this,

http://www.amazon.com/Sailmakers-App.../dp/0071376429

[Fronkey]

Has anyone ever tried making a tarp out of just the canvas? I understand it would be pretty heavy. But, if you do a short hike and make base camp, who really cares how much it weighs.

I'm really interested in making one of these myself. It sounds really cool.

Fronkey

[OutandBack]

Have a look at this,

http://www.amazon.com/Sailmakers-App.../dp/0071376429

Thanks validpages, Do you have this book? I read the description. Sounds like it would teach me what I needed to know.

Has anyone ever tried making a tarp out of just the canvas? I understand it would be pretty heavy. But, if you do a short hike and make base camp, who really cares how much it weighs.

I'm really interested in making one of these myself. It sounds really cool.

Fronkey

A pulk with 80# feels like 25 on your back.
It's almost UL backpacking HAHA

[OutandBack]

About 15 years ago I had pack horses and I carried this to do on trail repair of my leather goods.
Do you guys think I could use this tool for the stitching? Might take me forever to sew 16 feet of grosgrain ribbon.

[Benji]

I've seen both canvas and nylon that when used with a stove pipe has a fiberglass boot to insulate it from the heat. The picture you showed has it as well. This web site is one example that I found. http://www.greenwayseedandindustries.com/new_page_1.htm.
Even with a flame retardant treatment - canvas will burn. I know. My "Family Tent" is a canvas tipi.
Benji