Hook tensioner for tarp ridgeline

**Trout** · 05-08-2011, 17:52

The skill and ingenuity of the people on this forum is always amazing.

**gmcttr** · 05-08-2011, 18:09

Originally Posted by Xauto

gmcttr: How big is that thing, about 3/4" by 1 1/4 by 3/16?

You're right on with the dimensions.

Originally Posted by ChrisH

gmcttr, paypal ok?

When (not if) you decide to sell those I would like one. Very nice design!

Originally Posted by opie

Ditto. I would be interested in 8 at least.

Sorry guys. With a manual mill and few (no) skills as a machinist, I would be paying to sell them.

I would be happy to help out if anyone with a good way to knock them out is interested.

**opie** · 05-08-2011, 20:13

Originally Posted by gmcttr

Sorry guys. With a manual mill and few (no) skills as a machinist, I would be paying to sell them.

Wheres the downside?!

**Hangandy** · 05-08-2011, 23:07

Looks great as a fun DIY project. Not sure why you wouldn't just buy a $15 pair of Tarp Flyz from Dutch. These work almost identically. His are not only smaller (fit into corner "pouches" better), but they look like they are less likely to poke through a tarp given that all edger and antennae are rounded off.

**gmcttr** · 05-08-2011, 23:24

Originally Posted by Hangandy

Looks great as a fun DIY project. Not sure why you wouldn't just buy a $15 pair of Tarp Flyz from Dutch...

Because I wanted the $15 in my pocket and I wanted them within 2 hours, I had the materials and tools on hand, I wanted a different locking method, I wanted a DIY project and...well...just 'cause I'm a DIY kind of guy.

**ChrisH** · 05-08-2011, 23:58

I watched Dutch's video on his tarp flyz and I watched this one, this one seems easier to me.

**lizzie** · 05-09-2011, 00:05

Very nice gmcttr! If you sell 'em through one of the local vendors I'll take a couple!

**Redoleary** · 05-09-2011, 18:33

Very nicely done. Me likey

**Dutch** · 05-09-2011, 18:44

Originally Posted by gmcttr

Because I wanted the $15 in my pocket and I wanted them within 2 hours, I had the materials and tools on hand, I wanted a different locking method, I wanted a DIY project and...well...just 'cause I'm a DIY kind of guy.

These are very good reasons.

**gmcttr** · 05-09-2011, 23:00

I appreciate everyones comments. Thanks.

I did break down and order some Dutch Hooks today. I new I'd need that $15 for something sweeter than tensioners.