Where does one find a long zipper for a bug net?

**paper** · 07-28-2014, 10:55

I have a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beater and I'm making a copy of it with a table cloth.. I have netting ordered but I'm having a hard time finding a long zipper with two pulls. I want to be able to open it up full length, and close it in the middle, but so far all I can find is single pull zippers.

Suggestions, or is there a way to modify a single pull??

I'm making something like this.

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and I want to be able to open it like this.

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**shef** · 07-28-2014, 11:00

DIY Gear Supply is where I got mine
http://diygearsupply.com/product/ykk-zipper-coil/
http://diygearsupply.com/product/ykk-zipper-sliders/

**Ratdog** · 07-28-2014, 11:04

Among other places, DIY Gear Supply - zippers

recommend getting the zipper pulls and any other odd bits while you are there...lots of good stuff

**paper** · 07-28-2014, 11:07

Wow.. You guys are fast!!
I wasn't aware of that website, but it's saved to favorites now.. And the prices are very good, too!!

Thank you!!!

**VictoriaGuy** · 07-28-2014, 11:55

Originally Posted by paper

Wow.. You guys are fast!!
I wasn't aware of that website, but it's saved to favorites now.. And the prices are very good, too!!

Thank you!!!

There are lots of happy customers from DIYGearSupply here. Excellent service and very reasonable shipping rates as well. Recommended.

**MAD777** · 07-28-2014, 12:02

Did anyone mention www.DIYGearSupply.com?

**paper** · 07-28-2014, 13:06

Can anyone tell me the difference between #3 and #5 zippers..

Other than 2..

The fabrics are both pretty darned light, so I'm guessing the lighter one will work, but I figured I'd ask.

**MAD777** · 07-28-2014, 13:34

A number 3 is all you need.
The number 5 is made specifically for scout troops and REI's lifetime return policy.

**paper** · 07-28-2014, 13:38

Perfect, and thanks again.. I've got 14' of #3 Zipper, 3 double #3 sliders (at a quarter each, I can afford an extra) and 50' of Amsteel.. Account is set up and order is about to be placed..

And they just happened to have the plans to do what I was going to do right there on the website, too!!

**hk2001** · 07-29-2014, 08:17

Originally Posted by MAD777

A number 3 is all you need.
The number 5 is made specifically for scout troops and REI's lifetime return policy.

I disagree.. I know a number of adults with "Lenny Strength" that I wouldn't trust an Number 3 to for the life of me..

But here's a pic.. 5 vs 3

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