CLOSED: Group buy of Tyvek

[Shadowmoss]

One of my buddies at work is going to buy a 7' or 8' (he can't remember the exact length, taller than he is at 6'+) roll of Tyvek. The cost is going to be approximately $1/foot. I've committed to 1/3 of it, which will be 50 linear feet. I only want a part of that. Is anyone interested in parts of up to 30' or so (maybe more, I may only want 10', not 20') of we'll say 7' wide Tyvek? I will obviously have more specific details on this next Tuesday when I see him again. It occurred to me to post here only after I left work yesterday where I could talk to him. Mostly I just want to know if anyone is interested so I know how much to personally set aside to commit myself to. Postage will be actual cost which at most would be the $8 or so Priority Mail box, cheaper if it fits into something smaller.

[Trout]

I'd be interested, but the wife would have to approve.

[PuckerFactor]

Hah, just fold it up tight, tape it together, and slap a stamp on it! I don't really have a need for Tyvek, otherwise I'd jump in.

Acer

[TOB9595]

Hmmmm, a taco shell????
Garlington Insulator????
Tuff to dye....Kiwi polish????

Hmmmmmmm
Pm away
Tom

[Trout]

Shadow - Yeah, I'd be up for some. The wife approved a modest amount.

[sbmcghee]

Has anyone successfully been able to dye tyvek yet? I've seen some less than desirable results of dying it. That's what will make or break tyvek for me.

[Shadowmoss]

As for dying Tyvek, the short answer is no. The longer answer is somewhere in the archives or articles here. As I remember, it came out sorta mottled.

[sbmcghee]

That's what I figured. Headchange made his Tyvek articles and the dismal job that dye does to it. One could always hope...

[Shadowmoss]

On the Tyvek artlicle 2 someone used Kiwi Leather Dye with an applicator, and seemed to get reasonable results. Also, folks were talking about using some types of permanent marker pens to make patterns in SIL and I know that when I used a piece I had to make a pattern for some python skins it took the mark well, and it's still there. Haven't taken that piece outside or anything, though.

[diesel]

I've played with it some as a ground dweller.... I recommend the tyvek brand tape for seams or strengthening tie points .... much better than duct tape it's lighter and made to work with the tyvek. After I made my first one strong enough it was heavier than my tent .... that's when I went for the tyvek tape.

Good luck ... DIY!!

[sbmcghee]

One of my buddies at work is going to buy a 7' or 8' (he can't remember the exact length, taller than he is at 6'+) roll of Tyvek. The cost is going to be approximately $1/foot. I've committed to 1/3 of it, which will be 50 linear feet. I only want a part of that. Is anyone interested in parts of up to 30' or so (maybe more, I may only want 10', not 20') of we'll say 7' wide Tyvek?

If you find out that it's 8' or bigger, I'll give it a go.

[Shadowmoss]

Boyd just bought the roll. It is 9' wide. The actual cost is $1.12/ft. That was with his military discount. So, that is the price, along with postage, rounded up to nearest $.05. I want 20' of it. He is open to selling some of his, and the other guy is deployed and won't be upset if he doesn't have a full 50' when he gets back. Heck, if we find that many uses for it we'll just buy another roll.

Either tomorrow, or more probably Tuesday or Wednesday evening I'll at least measure off my 20' and take it and weigh it and get an idea of postage.

[Shadowmoss]

Upon getting home and recalculating, he found it is $1.02/FT. One evening next week we will get together at his garage and cut up what we know people want at that point. PM me and tell me how much you want. After cutting and weighing, I'll tell you how much to send me in a check. Given the small amounts involved, and the general trustworthiness of the folks here, the checks should pass the Tyvek in the mail. I'm not set up to take PayPal and I'm not really interested in setting up as any kind of vendor for this.

EDIT: IT IS $1.02 PER FOOT. I'm such a dork. Sorry, shouldn't post later at night. Anyone who wants to change their order because I posted the incorrect amount, let me know.

[KerMegan]

1.02 per yard from 1.12 per foot? that is some decrease!
put me down for 10 ft please!
KM

[jofish]

For future reference, it would probably be cheaper, if not easier, to just buy it from Arrowhead Equipment at $0.75/ft (plus shipping):

http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/apps/webstore/products/show/998590

[sbmcghee]

For future reference, it would probably be cheaper, if not easier, to just buy it from Arrowhead Equipment at $0.75/ft (plus shipping):

http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/apps/webstore/products/show/998590

Not quite. The Tyvek you get from Arrowhead is 3 feet wide. This Tyvek that Shadowmoss is getting is 9 feet wide.

[jofish]

Not quite. The Tyvek you get from Arrowhead is 3 feet wide. This Tyvek that Shadowmoss is getting is 9 feet wide.

Ah, I see. An important distinction!

[amac]

I'll take 6 feet, please. (and thanks for doing this)

[Trout]

I'll take 10 feet.... make that 15 feet.

[Shadowmoss]

I actually did some serious thinking before posting this buy because I knew Arrowhead sells Tyvek. That is also why I said I am in no way interested in becoming a vendor for this. A hiker friend at work who I turned on to Tyvek by giving him a 3'x4' piece decided to buy a 150'x9' roll, and I'm trying to help finance it (at cost) so that we can all have some. in truth, when I told I was in, I didn't realize that 1/3 was going to be in excess of $50, and that's kind of steep for me right now. As it is, we are good.

I'll add up who wants what and post it tomorrow.

[TOB9595]

Thanks Shadowmoss for presenting this.
Tom

[HappyCamper]

I sent PM for 10 ft.

[Shadowmoss]

Here is the list:

Troutehcuss 15'
kermegan 10'
Happy Camper 10'
sbmcghee 10'
stumo 10'
tob9595 15'
amac 6'

Buy is closed, because with what I want that leaves Boyd with what he wants. I'll figure out postage tomorrow. We are cutting tonight.

I don't take PayPal. I'll PM you with the total and my address, and I'll send out the Tyvek as you send me a check.

[KerMegan]

deal! and hey- you don't need envelopes, just fold it and put on a label and some tape to hold the folds... ;D KM

[pgibson]

Hey Shadowmoss, Jofish and all, thanks for thinking of me with this little project. I may in the future pick up some of the wider rolls to have on hand. I am glad you got such a good deal on that wide of a roll, that really is a good price.

Just as "market research" what dose everyone have planned for there Tyvek? I went with the 3' wide as that seemed like a reasonable size for ground cloths for hammock users--set your pack on it, boots, and if as a last resort you had to go to ground it would keep your hammock clean. But with that wide of material--What projects do you all have planned? Just curious :D

[Shadowmoss]

Thanks for understanding. As for me, well, I was more going along for the ride with Boyd. He found the 9' roll, so I said I'd go in on it. I want to make some mitts, and a Jerry chair, and I didn't want to use all the pieces I have left for that. I did want a tad larger (wider) ground cloth than the pieces I had, which I think are 3', maybe 4'. I'm going to play with making the Jerry chair/ground cloth combo, and may not get it right the first time.

I have all the pieces cut and in the back of my Jeep. Tomorrow I'm going to buy one of the priority mail envelopes, unless it looks like I could save some money by using plain tyvek envelopes and regular mail. I don't want to just put an address and stamp on the piece itself as it will damage the piece, and I can't guarantee it would be at a corner (I'm not that detail oriented...).

[sbmcghee]

Just as "market research" what dose everyone have planned for there Tyvek?

I'm planning to make a small tarp out of mine. Being 9' wide allows for no seams. I officially suck at sewing therefore construction is more my speed and this does it one better since I don't even have to do that.

[TOB9595]

I want to look into a Garlington Insulator type of under shell...and a tarp....and a ground cloth

So far all I come up with is spray paint or the Kiwi polish for subduing the color.

Where are folks getting TYVEK tape at?

Tom

[Trout]

I'm using the tyvek to make a lot of various backpacking gear - mostly it's testing of ideas. Tarp, modernized alicepack, chestpack, rain cape, groundcover for a solo tent. I really should have made my order larger from the get go!

[HappyCamper]

Our scout troop always need extra tyvek.

[KerMegan]

I was thinking over/undercover; or a taco shell.. or several bags/covers/ground sheets

[Shadowmoss]

I checked the size of the largest flat rate envelope, and don't think I can get the 10' pieces in it, maybe the 6' but not sure. I'm going to take the 10' piece in and weigh it tomorrow and see if regular mail in a larger envelope will be roughly the same size. I'm not efficient at this stuff, not the only reason I have no inclination to be a vendor. :) I figure I'll work the details out and hope to send them Monday. I'll pm everyone the totals once I figure out this mailing thing.

[KerMegan]

Thank you for your efforts!

[TOB9595]

YES! Thank you.
Facilitating a GB isn't a walk in the park.

Tom

[HappyCamper]

No rush on my part. I just appreciate your effort.

[TOB9595]

Mitts and a JERRY chair sound good as well as a BUSHMAN chair/hammock....

Anyone planning on trying to color the TYVEK? How?
Tom

[KerMegan]

I've got some felt tip markers from who knows where...

[amac]

I agree, there's no immediate need. I appreciate all your efforts on this.

[TOB9595]

From all the info I see there is no GOOD method of coloring TYVEK.... But I'll still try....
:)
Tom