Some pics from our build-session on Sunday: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7krB_7bUPTNMmo4UUxrZ0I4REE&usp=sharing
All the gluing is quite a bit of work, and velcro is expensive. As I've been building I've been thinking about how to make the whole process easier and cheaper if anyone else decides to make one. - for velcro seams, use 4" wide velcro strips rather than sewing velcro to fabric - eliminates sewing time; costs slightly less. - use bi-filament tape for non-detachable seams. Just be sure to foil tape any exposed bf tape. Should cost a bit less, and be a bit quicker than making seams with glue and fabric. - I also think using 8' of velcro on either side of the seam for anchors may have been overkill. If I were to make another one of these, I'd probably use just half that amount. On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Joshua Slocum <[email protected]> wrote: > We just had our first gluing session on wednesday. This sunday we're > hoping to do the lion's share of the gluing. I'll be sure to take some > pictures. > > Sewing is nearly complete - only the anchors still need to be done. They > are long strips of cordura with velcro sewn on - one end terminates in a > webbing loop where tow straps can pass through and attach to playa staples. > > > On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 4:07 PM, Austin Desautels <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Josh, I'm attempting the very same thing, though I can't begin >> construction for another two weeks - would be great to hear/see how it goes >> for you! >> >> -a >> >> >> On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 7:30:38 PM UTC+2, Joshua Slocum wrote: >>> >>> You've inspired me to build my own cordura/velcro yurt (H12). I'm >>> attempting to make it 100% reusable: no bi-filament tape. >>> >>> My plan is to make a semi-folding yurt, with hinges made out of cordura >>> and barge glue. >>> The seams on the dome and walls will be done with cordura + velcro, >>> similar to Alexander's design. >>> The tarp will be attached to the walls with velcro on the inside, to >>> keep dust and water out. >>> Tie-down straps will be made with cordura strips that attach to the dome >>> with velcro; the ends will have a sewn loop reinforced with nylon webbing >>> for standard tow-straps and playa staples to stake it down. >>> >>> I'll try to post build pics/updates as I'm going along, in case anyone >>> is interested or wants to replicate it later. >>> >>> Josh >>> >>> On Friday, March 7, 2014 10:25:32 AM UTC-5, Alexander Griffin wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thursday, March 6, 2014 7:21:11 PM UTC-5, Robert Atkins wrote: >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 8:58:05 PM UTC+1, Alexander Griffin >>>>> wrote: >>>>> > Here's pictures of WolfYurt 2.0 -- my H12 standard hexayurt made >>>>> with velcro and cordura >>>>> >>>>> The way the roof cone "flaps" attach to the wall sections, aren't you >>>>> losing the structural integrity granted by having an unbroken tension band >>>>> going around the top of the walls? I thought this was important. >>>>> >>>> >>>> I don't see why there needs to be a tension band at the top of the >>>> walls ("eaves"). The walls are held together firmly in a circle by a >>>> combination of hinges and velcro seals. It is not going to expand apart on >>>> its own any more than a fully taped yurt. The roof cone itself is held >>>> together with the same tension points as any traditional taped yurt. Can >>>> you explain to me why you think a constant ring of unbroken tape is needed >>>> to keep a yurt erect? I'm not saying you're wrong, I just don't see why >>>> from an intuitive perspective or in practice. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> You could get this back by sticking your Velcro hook tape around the >>>>> top of the wall panels and the bottom of the roof panels, then having the >>>>> loops sewn to one long ribbon of cordura that went all the way around (and >>>>> then stuck to itself at the end/start with another little patch of hook >>>>> and >>>>> loop on the outside.) >>>>> >>>> I don't ever want velcro seals at the bottom of the roof cone. If >>>> water runs down the roof it will get under the velcro seal and then into >>>> the yurt. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Also, your roof folds into six separate "chunks"? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> No, two separate sections. Each section is made of six triangles, >>>> which include a combination of standard and bifolded beveled hinges using >>>> BiDi tape. There are only two velcro seams attaching the roof cone >>>> sections to each other, as seen in blue in the photos. >>>> >>>> >>>> --Wolf >>>> >>>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >> Google Groups "hexayurt" group. >> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/hexayurt/2QRUl3txk-8/unsubscribe. >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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/d/optout. >> > > -- 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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