blue poly tarp modifications

[PDA]

Use Duct tape. See this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgCUc_aUnb0

Sorry, didn't see that Quigley had already cited it.

[Percolator]

Use Duct tape. See this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgCUc_aUnb0

Sorry, didn't see that Quigley had already cited it.

I actually tried that and it seemed to work ok until some of the duct tape accidentally came in contact with the tarp while trying to hang it up and while folding it. It wasn't very forgiving and I soon had a lot of duct tape patches where I had tried to peel it off and it ripped.

Now, I was only using 2mil so thicker plastic might have been better.

[quigleyman]

The reason I cited it was for the fiberglass tape tie outs. I'm not going to tape the whole thing along the suspension points. It is quite unnecessary for poly tarps.

I suppose I could just try tie outs with gorilla tape since I already have some laying around.

I'm going to hopefully test the glue on an old section of tarp tomorrow. I'll keep you posted on how well it adheres. If testing is good, I'll pull the trigger on this thing relatively soon.

[quigleyman]

I actually tried that and it seemed to work ok until some of the duct tape accidentally came in contact with the tarp while trying to hang it up and while folding it. It wasn't very forgiving and I soon had a lot of duct tape patches where I had tried to peel it off and it ripped.

Now, I was only using 2mil so thicker plastic might have been better.

No offense, but any thicker than 2 mil and its not worth carrying as it will be MORE bulky than a standard tarp. imho, anyway. If I ever got the desire to make a painter's plastic tarp, I'd probably either go 1.5mil, which is strong enough, or the .7 mil for space/weight savings. Don't think I'll ever get that itch though. I'll stick to 5mil blue tarps.

[quigleyman]

I don't see the attraction in that tarp. The side beaks won't provide that much protection. If you wanted to make a hex out of a rectangle you would be better off and it's a lot simpler.

I'm reconsidering. I may steal the gargoyle ogee pattern. It's not too much different than the ENO, though. It's got better coverage, and "doors". I think it would be most useful. My only concern is strengthening the "throats" of it. We'll see.

[bodhran4me]

I'm thinking about using 3m spray adhesive and folding the edges over (approx 1 1/2" to 2", very similar to factory) I've used the stuff on unrelated projects with outstanding success.

I seem to remember a video of Tinny from MBD using spray adhesive on a blue poly to build a tarp tent or some such.....

[quigleyman]

I seem to remember a video of Tinny from MBD using spray adhesive on a blue poly to build a tarp tent or some such.....

Really ........any idea where to find said video???

[gmcttr]

Here ya' go...never heard of it, but google got me there...http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...E&feature=plcp

[hammockhogs]

I have been lurking for some time now, and this is a perfect place to fit in.... my boys and I hammock camp and I need to make some tarps.... I need three so this is perfect for me to begin with.... I will be following closely

[quigleyman]

Here ya' go...never heard of it, but google got me there...http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...E&feature=plcp

That's the same glue I was gonna use. Good enough for me. Thanks. When I get the time, Ill pull the trigger and post some pics. (hopefully...not too tech savvy)