Yeah, there are several places on the internet that sell adhesive backed velcro. However from what I can tell, most of them don't fare so well against heat, so I'd be concerned about them coming off in a strong wind or during takedown.
I'm still trying to figure out a mechanical solution. On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Frank Heasley <[email protected]> wrote: > You can get velcro that has a strong adhesive backing in 75mm wide strips, > from www.hobbyking.com (US Warehouse). It's only $2.74 per meter. It is > very strong, and grabs really well. > > Their US warehouse ships via USPS, and rather quickly. > > > On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 7:05 AM, Joshua Slocum <[email protected]> wrote: > >> 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. 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