Let's talk about rain and hexayurts. Rumor has it there's gonna be more rain this year.
Here's the latest from Camp Danger on rain at Burning Man and a hexayurt. http://youtu.be/vAPW9RQrr9U On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:07 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/topics > > - An absolutely lovely hexayurt how-to from Michael > Reno<#14035454e120d7e2_group_thread_0>[1 Update] > - Anyone Building in SF? <#14035454e120d7e2_group_thread_1> [1 Update] > - Reducing dust from cutting panels <#14035454e120d7e2_group_thread_2>[1 > Update] > - What kind of cutting knife are you using for 2" > foam?<#14035454e120d7e2_group_thread_3>[3 Updates] > - Camp Danger hinge mini class tomorrow night, Oakland > CA<#14035454e120d7e2_group_thread_4>[1 Update] > - How much tape for 6' hexayurt with camp danger > hinges?<#14035454e120d7e2_group_thread_5>[1 Update] > - BiFi for seam sealing: Why? <#14035454e120d7e2_group_thread_6> [4 > Updates] > > An absolutely lovely hexayurt how-to from Michael > Reno<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/9de2666aac63c27a> > > Jason Adams <[email protected]> Jul 30 01:40PM -0700 > > Haha super funny, loved it. > > What model plan is this btw - for anyone that knows off hand. > > On Sunday, July 21, 2013 5:55:41 AM UTC-7, Vinay Gupta wrote: > > > > Anyone Building in > SF?<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/8cd05b7dea3e5f3e> > > Jason Adams <[email protected]> Jul 30 01:27PM -0700 > > Hey looking to build a hexayurt for a living space at my burn (I > bought my > first one). > And thought I'd check if anyone is creating them, or doing test builds > in > the Bay Area. > > > > Reducing dust from cutting > panels<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/d681a866e847a396> > > "Lucas González" <[email protected]> Jul 31 07:48AM +0100 > > Ignorant, never a burner, but intrigued. > People use sharp knives, build at home with less wind, use vacuum to > suck > dust away asap. > Could (injecting) water/glue while you cut help? > Happy burning, > Lucas > > > > What kind of cutting knife are you using for 2" > foam?<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/6cb6033d48490721> > > Steve Upstill <[email protected]> Jul 30 08:14AM -0700 > > I was very concerned about using my hands to cut a straight line at a > consistent bevel angle, so I took the trouble to haul my table saw out to > my build site. I was glad I did. Set the blade at the correct angle, mark > the diagonal cuts and away you go. The edge bevels in particular are > no-brainers, since the fence can be set once (right next to the blade) for > dozens of cuts. > > For the diagonal cuts, you do need a steady hand and good eye to cut a > straight line 9' long in the middle of one of those panels. That's a > situation where it might be better to use a long-bladed jigsaw and a long > (> 9') straight piece of board, metal or angle-iron for a guide--the > problem being where to rest the panel and still give the saw clearance on > the underside. > > Makes a pile of nasty poly-iso dust (DO NOT try to cut poly-iso edges > on-playa. There WILL be flyaways, to say nothing of the anguish of such > work in that situation), and isn't too kind to your saw blade (get a > disposably cheap one), but for sweet manufacture it's hard to beat. > > Cheers, > Steve > > > > > Kevin Fischer <[email protected]> Jul 30 04:11PM -0700 > > I used a table saw for cuts on 2" board. If you don't have a proper vac > setup, make sure you are using N99 masks (or at least N95, per US > government recommendations) and vacuum with a HEPA filter vacuum. > Vacuuming > with a non HEPA filter vacuum spreads microscopic dust particles > everywhere. > > > > > > > hal muskat <[email protected]> Jul 30 05:59PM -0700 > > I use a very good kitchen knife that get's sharpened after several > cuts! Less moop & toxic shit in the air! > > > On Jul 30, 2013, at 4:11 PM, Kevin Fischer wrote: > > > > > Camp Danger hinge mini class tomorrow night, Oakland > CA<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/e4207b3cfbaf724c> > > Julie Danger <[email protected]> Jul 30 05:52PM -0700 > > Anyone want to learn about Hexayurts and the Danger Hinge? I'll be > working > at American Steel in Oakland tomorrow aft/night re-taping my old and > tired > Hexayurt. I certainly need help and it's a nice opportunity to master > the > hinges--not the most formal class I've taught but a worthy opportunity. > You'll basically be my student/slaves since you're fixing my yet up > with > (for?) me. > > If learning, slavery, or tape sounds like fun to you, please email me > off-list! Thanks! > > Julie Danger > > > > How much tape for 6' hexayurt with camp danger > hinges?<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/447db3c04969ab90> > > Brent Williams <[email protected]> Jul 30 11:00AM -0700 > > Hey April, I used 3" foil tape for most of the edges but needed more > than > three rolls & I got 2" foil & it seemed to work out just fine . I now > have > all 15 sheets foil edged & am ready to cut the diagonals. > > > > > > BiFi for seam sealing: > Why?<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/ef43bca3a0d01948> > > Jeremy Shaw <[email protected]> Jul 30 10:07AM -0500 > > I am experimenting with contact-cement+vinyl as well. For the temporary > seams I am thinking of using the size with vinyl strips as I do > elsewhere. > One half will be contact cemented to the polyiso as normal. But on the > other side I will contact comment velcro strips on the vinyl and > polyiso. > > - jeremy > > > > > > > Steve Upstill <[email protected]> Jul 30 08:24AM -0700 > > I thought briefly about that, but having a little experience at > keeping rain out in a permanent building I figured the velcro wouldn't > really provide a seal on an edge that's parallel to the direction of flow. > Maybe it wouldn't be enough leakage to matter… > > > > > > Jeremy Shaw <[email protected]> Jul 30 12:19PM -0500 > > Ah yes -- I didn't really think about rain. Maybe I'll make a vinyl > flap on > the receiving side under the velco that bridges the gap and tucks > under the > top layer of vinyl. I'll think more about that. > > On a related note -- what are contact-cementors doing about sealing the > edges that have been cut so that they don't moop all over the place? > Are > people still taping those? And, if so, using what kind of tape? > Hopefully > something cheaper than bifi since it is not load bearing at all? > > - jeremy > > > > > > > Brian Evans <[email protected]> Jul 30 10:21AM -0700 > > Edges should be sealed with foil tape. Cheaper and lasts longer. > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. 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