DIY small hex tarp

**Village** · 01-03-2011, 14:31

I love it, MAD! Thanks for showing that you can get adequate coverage from just a roll-width. I've got a lot of 66in grey 1.1 sil to work with so this is going to the top of my projects list!

**mountaingoat** · 01-05-2011, 19:46

Originally Posted by MAD777

I'm really happy with it. The dimensions are all pretty much in the original post. It is critical to have at least the 90* angle at the ridgeline ends and don't start with anything less than 120" long and 66" wide and don't make more than 3/4" per foot cat curve.

Could you explain this to me a little more? I can't picture it and I would like to try and make one. Thanks

**MAD777** · 01-05-2011, 20:40

Sure, simply start with a sheet of nylon 66" wide by 120" long.
Cut off a triangle from each corner that is 33" by 33".
Now you will have a 6 sided piece of material with straight edges.
Then, measure and mark a catenary curve along each edge and cut.
Next, double roll the edges and sew all the way around.
Finally, add re-enforcements at all corners.
Done deal!