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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rug View Post
    Question from the DIY frightened; wouldn't it be easier and better to use double-sided adhesive strips to laminate a patch? That way you avoid putting holes in your tarp, and eliminate
    (a) possible leak-spots
    (b) weakening the material
    ???

    I freely admit that I know nothing, but is this method better?
    I just trust sewn on more ... wind can really push a tarp.....
    Tough to stick stuff on silnylon ... I have never found anything that would adhere.
    I seam sealed them well and they are off to the side and not right over my hammock so my worry is less.
    Weakening? ..... unsure on that. We will see though down the trail.
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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Norseman View Post
    awesome I was looking for something like this, but I was wondering if it was possible to do pullouts with hand stitching instead of using a sewing machine since I don't have one, and if I do decide to go with the WB big mamajamba tarp I'd like to add some pullouts as my first modification.

    Actually this shouldn't be here so i am going to post this on the DIY section sorry
    Sure you could .... make them tight lil' stitches . Then seam seal them.
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    Shug, In your opinion is sewing the tie outs in a circle. A big improvement over sewing them square. In use is there any noticeable advantage of one over the other?
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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Poppabear View Post
    Shug, In your opinion is sewing the tie outs in a circle. A big improvement over sewing them square. In use is there any noticeable advantage of one over the other?
    I really am not sure .... I would rather look at a circle than a square!
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    shug what are the dimensions on your diy tarp?

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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by swoosh View Post
    shug what are the dimensions on your diy tarp?
    Pretty much the same as in these instructions:http://www.teamgunnparker.com/blackc...#_Toc173479851
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    ok so it's pretty big. 12'x11'

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    Very nice, Shug! I saw them on your videos and they work great! For the headroom factor alone, I'll definitely be adding some pull outs to my forthcoming DIY tarp.

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